brus brother

So then, how exactly does one best remove the rust spots out of fenders or bandwidth?

OK now kiss and make up... please don't post the picture though;)

The oil around the plugs/boots is the result of leaky gaskets where the plugs go through the valve cover. You can replace these when you replace the valve cover gasket but it's not crucial. Sorry but I don't have the manual at hand. Any Sub dealer should be able to give you the spec on the ?NGK plugs.

nipper caught napping:-p

I'm all for a "pinging" sticky. How does one determine a "colder" plug and is there any science in determining how much colder? My car is a 2000 Legacy GT Auto with pinging (apparently unlike Brice k) from day one using manual prescribed 87 octane, slightly less noticeable at 89 and nearly gone at 91. Condition is nonexistent in winter and presents itself when ambient temperature reaches about 60 degrees F and is even sometimes present under light load.

Whenever something goes missing in my house I look behind the refrigerator.

Hey Nippy, SOA part number please? BB

I know what you mean about the rear view fear. I took a Continental in the rear of a Volvo P1800 years ago in W. Islip, fractured neck and back. Casted but no "tincture of cold steel" applied by the surgeons as in your case. Thanks for the cool plug tip and get better soon.

Any chance you hit the switch on top of the steering column?

Hey Nipster, Would I need summer and winter plugs? Is there any ill effect of running colder plugs in winter when there is apparently no problem with pinging? BTW, where on LI are you with that bad back? Back when I spoke the "Queens" english, my neck and back were fractured in auto accident in W. Islip (not a Subaru but I passed the crash test.. the Volvo P-1800 was a gonner).

On my 2000 Legacy GT they replaced the knock sensor with no effect. New plugs (same temp range) nada. Upper engine clean, numerous times, zippo. Tech opened and checked timing... he said cam gear was off two teeth but reset timing and new timing belt later... yup, sorry Chucko. When head gaskets were replaced under warranty they said there was some carbon buildup removed from the upper cylinder wall... you guessed it, the same. I am wondering if a new air freshener would work by diminishing my brain cells or turn the radio up so loud as to finish off the brain cells.

Could someone please translate this "elite" LEET 1337 title? for those who are using a typewriter (in return I will explain what a typewriter is)

Ask to test drive another same make and model that you select at random from the lot to determine if this is a function of the design. My 2000 Legacy GT has pinged from day one but seemed better with higher grade octane that was listed for the car ($$$!). 5 years later: Never a code, related to warmer weather ie above 60 degrees F most noticeable. SOA told me last week that manual section 7-2 asserts that "pinging" is normal and not detrimental to car. If you find another 05 that doesn't make the pinging then continue bringing it back and document complaints that they fail to remedy and finally threaten Lemon Law. You said octane rating didn't seem to matter much. How about ambient temperature? My 05 Outback seems OK with the same gas that causes problems with my 00 Legacy. I have to be a little more agressive with acceleration to minimize the pinging but I'm not happy with what I consider a design flaw in the 00. In your case, do the comparison and then ask to meet with a regional rep if yours turns out to be the runt of the litter.

I once had a problem with the internal shade on my double moonroof on 2000 Legacy GT. By standing on door sill, I was able to visualize the screen out of the track and persuade it back on the straight and narrow. If you haven't tried this vantage point, it might help. At least it's not leaking??

No turbo in my 2000 Legacy GT. I think the automatic versus manual transmission lowers my mileage.

Yeah, bittersweet comedy, Pete 'n' Tillie (1972) starring Walter MAtthau and Carol Burnett mostly about a lackluster marriage but also about the special bonds developed when these parents of a dying child devote their time to ensuring a fun packed and as full as possible life in a short period of time for the kid. BTW, woe is me my 2000 Legacy GT Auto has never broken 23MPG.

Reminds me of a 1970's movie where after tiring of bragging rights and gas mileage, a neighbor started adding gas to the other fellows car at night until the fellow nearly peed himself bragging that he was now getting close to 80 miles per gallon. Shortly thereafter... yup, he reversed his behavior and started siphoning off gas and watched as his neighbor reached near suicidal levels of despair over 3 mile per gallon conditions.

Thanks for the heads up. I too have stumbled across this site posted occasionally with an open link. It worked for me in the past and again coincidentally last week when I needed some information on repairing a Camry... yes, there is life after Subaru.

OK Here is the link to the Sticky. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?p=410273#post410273

Check out the "Sticky" compilation at the head of the threads. I believe this and many other FAQs are covered there. Welcome aboard.

You did say that the oil coats the "sides" of the engine, so for the short term, replace the valve cover gaskets and degrease the engine. The other repairs mentioned by Snowman (crank and cam seal) are a little more involved and could hopefully await and be coordinated with the next timing belt replacement. Cars are works in progress, some made on Monday and others on Friday. Take your pick, they are all made by men.

Bear in mind that a dent of that magnitude might itself affect the car's alignment.... bad Carma. BTW , the air freshener comes precalibrated from the convenience store... Any news on the brake fluid container/level?

While I didn't actually say ADD brake fluid, in this case, if the fluid was low, you could add some as a quick diagnostic test or even just support the float and see if the light went out. If that works, then check the pads and replace as indicated, wash and wax the car, replace air freshener and you're good to go.

Is it just possible that the brake fluid is low in the reservoir which would trigger the float to register "brake light" as when the brakes wear?? In other words, check the brake fluid level...

Dontcha just love happy endings.