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Hey Wintersubaru, I see your located in the Pickurnose mountains. I'm in CT. and I recently discovered a rust prone area on a 93 Legacy. Look behind the right rear tire. You actually need to get under the car from the back and look forward. What you are looking for is the gas filler tube as it comes down from the fender. It is "protected" by a black plastic shield that in the lower turn in the pipe actually traps road dirt, sand and salt and very predictably will rust through your gas filler line (about $150 part) so pull the plastic back and rinse the crap out of there. Learning this the hard way, I had developed two pinhole leaks but was able to seal them with an epoxy made specifically to fix gas line, tanks and radiators ($3 from Autozone).

On my 90 Loyale, what rusted out were these little fuel "dampers" that are about the size of a stack of three quarters kinda shaped like a small round ravioli. Get rid of the bugger, splice in a piece of rubber gas line hose and say so long troubles.

Rizzo- The pinging doesn't start until the car is warmed up. You need that heat to allow for detonation. The pinging occurs under light load but if I floor it and beat the snot out of it there usually is no pinging. 01 Outback- Apparently the computer logic is different for the 3.0 Subeman- Can you say "false advertising"? Blatant- turn the radio down. It only draws attention to the fact that you are driving a stolen car. nurseman - I did fuel injector, throttle body and upper engine decarbon process without much difference. forrester2002s- same as above but maybe the Canadian gas has different additives. doeleen- 2.5 is stated in owner's manual to run on 87. I believe your 05 XT requires premium which is why I bought the missus the 05 OB Ltdi. CT and NY switched from MTBA to ethanol but this problem has been going on since before the switch. unverviking- you may have had carbon buildup allowing for detonation but it is encouraging that you no longer have the problem whether it was from the injector cleaner or Rislone. subeman90- I'll track the mileage. I will follow the SOA directions even if they insist it is the headlight fluid that needs changing and then challenge them for a rationale. Thanks and keep those cards and letters coming in. Any more comments from the cheap seats?

Of those using Mobil gas, are you able to use 87 octane?

My wife's 2005 OB non-turbo runs on the very same 87 octane with NO pinging. High test is pricey and if SOA is correct in their assessment of Connecticut gas, the spec. in the 2000 owner's manual should have included a disclaimer for CT. buyers. Perhaps SOA can still reprogram and flash the ECU to accomodate 87 octane.

http://hem.passagen.se/pretend/EUbilar/Saab%201959%2093.JPG This link is for a 1959 model Saab that you might think resembles the Triblecha.

2.5 SOHC should run on 87 octane. I have had pinging from day one with my 2000 Legacy GT despite new plugs and gas filter, new MAP and knock sensor, seafoam injector and throttle body cleaner treatment, new windshield wipers etc. This 2.5 SOHC engine was used from 2000 to late 2003 in a variety of models. Despite best efforts of local tech, SOA suggests CT. gas at fault. Please post your year, model, location and octane usage.

Very resourceful and conservative of motion. Checked your profile... wish I lived near "global".

93 Legacy Airbag light stays on. Not interested in any costly repairs. I don't think the bag ever deployed but the car is fairly rusted through and dented so I don't know if one or more sensors are damaged. How can I test for defect or at least turn off or remove the light on the dash. It's just a continuous reminder that I'm not driving a 2005 Mercedes

Ah, Ismism... this one I like. With various degrees and studies in Geology, Paleontology and Paleoecology and with a nod to the various religions of the world, I have to conclude that there is admittedly a starting point. Whether it is a multiheaded God or some old guy with a beard, I'd rather give in to the notion that there is some organizing "force" certainly bigger than myself that come judgement day will kick the rump roast of whomever is responsible at Subaru of America for the damned head gasket issues. To hopefully put a peaceful punctuation to the unanswerable questions raised heretofore, I say Amen and Awomen.

Anytime I am missing something, I look behind the refrigerator or between the cushions on the sofa.

Will an engine from a 91 Legacy L MT easily bolt up to a 98 AT OB?

05 Turbo MT OB died and has been in shop for over 30 days. Turbo and ECU have been replaced but still noisy and turbo seems to be starved for oil. Anyone else having problems or is this one just a lemon. It now qualifies for replacement under the lemon law in my state.

Drats, just when it sounded like we could have a combo road rally and witch hunt...

Have you really tried hard enough?

Is there any difference if the door is open or closed i.e. is it a rubbing on the weatherstripping kind of noise or mechanical squeal from the mechanism itself. If it's the former, clean the weatherstripping and maybe try some silicone spray on the rubber. I'll defer to some greater minds on the silicone issue.

Directions please?

Speaking of "Relativity", looking around at some of my relatives, I can see the phylogeny and behavioral similarities to the apes. If on the other hand, you choose the path of divine inspiration and you examine the collective mankind, you gotta wonder that at times, God was likely an underachiever. BTW, my original comments were gleaned from Borowitzreport.com and a satirical look at the Kansas school system removing Darwin and company from the texts. Addendum: Unfortunately unlike those with FWD, for the AWD owner, when we reach the end of the earth, the rear wheels will propel us over the edge and into the abyss. See ya there!

MT, don't jump to conclusions. Proposed curriculum changes from would have us believe that whole Darwin thing, probably as well as the entire 20th Century is just a theory.

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Velcro strips?

Your assumption is probably right about them just tossing you whatever was around and yeah you should search for a replacement for the driver's side or rig the one you have (punch a hole where the post would line up). Try going back to the salesman and tell him you nearly killed a pedestrian when the mat got tangled around your brake pedal! If he is unresponsive, run him over and render him even more unresponsive. There are a number of Subaru dealer/discount parts suppliers. 1stSubaruParts.com (west coast) and Liberty Subaru in NJ have their discount parts department. It's the same as their regular parts supplier but they discount if you assk for it! Dan Perkins Subaru in Milford CT. will also give an online price. Pay shipping/no tax.

Where can I get an Edsel?

I just realized that the gas filler tube on my 91 Legacy has a "protective" shroud that trapped years of road sand/dirt/salt and caused the pipe itself to rust through. Check yours out just behind the passenger rear tire. I also noted on my 90 Loyale and 00 Legacy that the same sand/dirt/salt collection occurs within the front quarter panel and you can access the area by opening the door and then rinse it out. Any other areas to watch out for?? An ounce of prevention....

36psi seems high. What is recommended in the manual for your veehickle or on the door post on the driver's side? Fill 'em all to spec. and then run it on the highway to see if you still have a drifting problem. If OK, relax and wait to see if the tire runs low again and then get it fixed. I once had 4 new tires mounted and balanced and an alignment only to discover when I had drifting problems soon thereafter that they just eyeballed the tire pressure. Way to go boys, lunch time!