brus brother

I seem to keep adding power steering fluid. Where does it go?? I don't seem to have any major external leak? Is there any problem with filling beond "capacity"?

Is there such a thing as overfilling the PS reservoir?

Last time I had symptoms, I too thought the fluid "looked fine" but in reality, the fluid level was low! I'm not sure how the reservoir is set up but it took a fair amount of Dextron to top it off. Symptoms gone.

Unless you are going to paint your entire car, I've been told that pro paint shops have a sampling "gun" that works similar to how Home Depot/Lowes matches paint color. This will take into account matching old faded paint. P.S. Rustoleum white works great on my 90 Loyale. I use it on a monthly basis to touch up rust spots kinda like acne coverup cream.

I need new tires for my 90 Loyale 4WD wagon. I've gotten differing recommendations for size. The placard on the drivers column says 165/13 when talking about load. I currently have 165/80/13 on the car. TireRack recommends 185/70/13. Other on-line stores say 175/70/13. What gives?

I need new tires for my 90 Loyale 4WD wagon. I've gotten differing recommendations for size. The placard on the drivers column says 165/13 when talking about load. I currently have 165/80/13 on the car. TireRack recommends 185/70/13. Other on-line stores say 175/70/13. What gives?

There is unfortunately a "knock" coming from the lower engine! I wish it was just a misinformed sensor! Hep me pleeeze.

I've got a 97 Outback with 168,000 miles. HG repaired at 110,000. Now I'm getting a CEL that local mechanic states is a knock sensor? from the lower engine. The light comes on and goes off without much rhyme or reason. Is this something that will kill the engine sooner than later? Is there anything that can be done other than a rebuild or replace?? Thanks

Does this engine also have the little boots (washers) around the valve cover bolts? That's where mine leaked and the oil just made it's way down. Feel around the bolts to try to determine actual source of leaks. The suggestion to clean the engine first and then do some diagnosis before opening her up is a good tip.

I'd take Subau of America up on their kind offer of 3yr/36,000 warranty. Let them figure it out or at the very least, create a record on file. Good luck.

http://home.comcast.net/~c.moe/pvc_mod.pdf This will take you to a FSB about this very problem of smoking on hard right turns. I too freaked the first time I experienced it and started dreaming about my next car. Anyway, I never did the recommended fix but did replace the PCV valve (courtesy of Moosens - thank you) and haven't noticed the problem since. I hope the ticking is as simple a problem to solve.

Cookie is right. Search and ye shall find. Indeed as I recall the post, there is an upgraded (larger) rotor and brake assembly on later models that accomodates the increase in weight. See if the dealer or SOA would cut you a deal to upgrade now since you'll have to be paying the price every 25K miles yourself otherwise.

Yup, my tranny (00 Legacy GT 36K) was replaced under warranty. It was slow going from R to D and attributed to some sort of solenoid as I recall and the dealer even gave me a loaner while they swapped out the tranny.

I am no "rocket surgeon" when it comes to ABS but are the brake pads and fluid within normal limits? I think my brake light (ABS?) came on when the pads wore to the point of creating very low brake fluid in the reservoir. Brian, welcome to the site where the mutterings of genius and madmen are posted side by side. Regards, The Mad Hatter

Vacuum line to the EGR solenoid?

When did it start to run "crappy"? My 90 Loyale went belly up after I hosed off the engine. Spark plug wires or connections? Try using the old wires or verify good contact. Residual water in distributor cap or coil plug insert? Dry out inside of distributor cap... if you've got one on the Leg 91. Common things happen commonly! If you hear something clip clopping down the road, chances are that is a horse and not a zebra (exception for those USMB members from Africa).

In addition to Shawn's warning, be certain that you only use genuine Subaru tweezers and bandana when working on the CD player.

http://www.repairfaq.org/REPAIR/F_cdfaq4.html#CDFAQ_009 I searched the site a little more. Looks like eithjer a stretched band in the transport or chipped or dirty gears. Let me know what it looks like once you've performed exploratory suirgery.

00 Legacy GT. 60K miles. Transmission replaced under warranty at 30K as it lagged going from reverse to drive. As far as the HG no problems yet... as the fellow who fell from a skyscraper yelled at each floor going by... so far so good. I did get the stop leak added last time at the dealer to get the extended 8 yr/100K warranty on the external HG leak.

Ditto on getting them to replace your gaskets again/ resurface heads and THEN put the oatmeal in for good measure! Show no mercy, they admit they have a problem now. Did you have to pay the first time around as I think they are reimbursing those who paid themselves before they admitted the problem. Good luck.

http://www.repairfaq.org/REPAIR/F_cdfaq.html Work your way through this site. I don't know if your's is belt driven or gear driven. The rubber bands stretch and lose function and earlier cassettes and cds were notorious for just such problems. Hope this helps. PS this showed up as a simple Google "CD Repair" search.

Hey Miles Are ball joints a DIY job or are there special tools required? Does the alignment need to be redone after changing? Thanks

When rotating my bald tires last week I noticed that the right front tire has a little play in it if you grab the wheel and try rocking it by hand. I've always considered the steering mechanism (front end) to be in the realm of hobbits and uber gods. What should I be looking for? (A newer car with less than 150,000 miles?) The CV joint was replaced about 7,000 miles ago. Any suggestions or insults?

My local dealer has a 5x7 card on the counter with a checklist for 30, 60, 90, 120 etc. miles and what is recommended for service. Included in the list are such essentials as check hoses (hose client) check belts (use same belt on client) and most importantly, check size of customers check book.

OK I wish I could blame some inferior mechanic but 'twas me who didn't tighten the lug nuts after recently taking the safety precaution of rotating my bald tires to the rear. So the death trap no longer roams the road just DAD (dumb as dirt). Thanks Noah for reminding me that common things occur most commonly.