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Thank you so much! Appreciate the tip! Eleni

Thanks for the tip! I don't have many power tools but someone else just posted the web site where I can buy the parts. Thanks again!

You're right - it's not broken, but the screw must have come out and the whole piece is missing (this happened a while ago, so the piece is long gone). any advice as to where to find a store/online vendor that sells these? thanks Eleni

Hi everyone, The retractable cargo cover that fits in the back of my 1998 outback has a part that broke off - the plastic bracket on the right side that fits into the groove. Does anyone know how I can find this replacement part? I hate to buy a whole new cargo cover. I haven't been able to find one online - the closest thing I've seen is something on dealerfit.com called an "Outback tonneau cover plastic bracket," and is described as a "plastic part on the retractable cargo area cover that hold the cover in place". You can buy the right or left piece, but the problem is that there's no photo. Does anyone know 1) if this is the part I need and 2) if not, where I could find this part? Thank you! Eleni

I did a little more research and it turns out that the Michelin Radial DTs are actually the Michelin Harmony tire.

Hi everyone, I have a 98 Subaru Outback Wagon. I bought Yokohama Avids three years ago and despite driving about 10,000 miles per year, the tread has unevenly worn bare - probably from a poorly done alignment. I need new tires asap (young neice and nephew coming to visit and need safe tires!) and would like to go through Costco but they only have two tires in stock: Michelin Radial DTs and BF Goodrich Premier Touring. TireRack.com doesn't even review the Michelin Radials, which is sort of weird. Does anyone have an opinion of whether radial tires are ok for my Subie, and which of the two is superior? I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, so my main concern is good handling in the rain. Thanks for any feedback. I love this website! Eleni

Thanks for the feedback, everyone. ONe of you asked if my 98 Outback is a 30th Anniversary Edition -- the answer is no. It sounds like I should wait for until the timing belt needs replacement to make the oil leak repairs. Thanks SO much for the advice. Eleni

Hello, I was told by my Subie dealer (took my 98 Outback there for a recall repair) that I have oil leaks from the engine, at the oil pump and cam seals, the right side valve cover gasket, and at the rear oil separator cover. This explains why my car always smells like burned rubber after I've driven it; apparently the oil leaks onto the engine and it burns up. Does anyone know how these leaks could have happened - especially all at once? Is this unusual? He said it would cost about $1600 to repair, since they practicially have to take out the engine to make the repairs. While I know dealerships tend to be very expensive (plus I live in San Francisco, where all costs are inflated), does this sound reasonable? The guy said that it's not dangerouis to drive as long as the oil level doesn't drop. Is this true? I can't afford a $1600 car repair bill, but if it's a matter of safety, or permanent damage to my car, then I would be compelled to fix it. Any advice on the matter would greatly be appreciated. Thanks. Eleni

Thanks so much for the information!

Hello, For no apparent reason, the driver's side seat belt simply stopped working yesterday. The belt slides up and down just a few inches before it stops cold. I've pulled very hard on it, but nothing budges. Is there anything simple I can do to fix it, or must I take it to a mechanic? Any advice appreciated. Thanks, Eleni