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Yeah, I was sort of thinking that myself. Darn.

Hi all. It's been a while. My '98 OBW with 145,000 miles decided to have an airbag issue. The light stays on. I have no idea of where to start. I did check the fuses, and they're all fine. Does this mean the airbags won't deploy? What sort of equipment would I need to troubleshoot the issue? I'd appreciate your input. Peace

Assuming the noise is caused by oil settling, it's probably not the filter. I've used all sorts of filters from the top of the line to the $2 Wal*mart special. I've never had that noise until recently, and only once. Drove the car up in the forest along miles of dirt roads today without any problems. Maybe it's just something I'll have to deal with now and again. Thanks for the input

I'll try not to worry about it, as there seems to be little I can do. Seemed fine today. Maybe I'll just have to start it up every couple of days rather than letting it sit all week. Peace

1998 OBW with 116,000 miles. No head gasket issues.

We parked it on Sunday, and started it on Thursday. Normally, we park it on Sunday and don't start it until Friday or Saturday, so the time frame is not unusual. I've always heard a knocking, expecially in the very cold, but nothing like this. Could it be something like the a cylinder sleave? Is there such a thing? It still runs, so I guess I shouldn't worry too much, but I expect more out of this car. We bought it at 96,000 miles, and have driven it for 20,000 problem-free miles, and we're hoping for many more. Thanks for the reply

On my '98 OBW with 116,000 miles: When I started the car up this afternoon, I noticed just the slightest hesitation as it was starting, then a very loud knocking/rattling sound that my wife heard all the way in the house. I turned the thing off immediately. The only thing I could think to do was to check the timing belt, which I did: I removed the passenger-side cover and inspected. Everything seemed fine; the belt was not frayed, and was as tight as ever. I then had my wife start the thing so I could listen for where the sound was coming from. She started it with no problem. There has always been the so-called piston slap upon starting, especially in cold weather, but that goes away. This knocking was louder this time, and didn't go away as quickly. The sound seemed to come from deep inside the center of the block. Nothing at the heads, and nothing up front. We drove the car to town and back (about 50 miles) without incident. What could that strange rattle/knock be? I'd appreciate any feedback. Peace.

Not a Subaru, but impressive still: 1989 Toyota pickup. 200,300 miles. Absolutely nothing wrong. A belt here, a battery there. Changed plugs and wires for the first time at 200,000 as a thank you for making it so long. Runs just the same as before.

Thanks for all the input. I did end up using some power steering conditioner/sealer, and it stopped the leak completely...for a couple of weeks. Now I detect the same leak, though slower. Oh well, I wasn't expecting anything permanent anyway. Sooner or later I'll get around to doing a proper job. Probably later. Peace,

Let's see those pics! I need to know what I may have avoided by changing my timing belt. Peace,

I'm not a fan of the Baja body style, but the Avalanche is hideous. Chevy really outdid themselves naming a hulking truck after something that is loud, destructive, and only runs downhill. Peace,

A bad head gasket doesn't mean the engine is trashed. How many miles? With low-ish miles, you may be better off with the repair, though it's always tempting to "fix" all problems, current and future, with a new engine. Let us know what you find out. Peace,

All tires are supposed to be within 1/4 inch in circumference

Thanks much. I thought maybe it was the Pleiades.

Calling all Subaru aficionados and fanatics of minutia: Do the seven stars represent a constellation? Pleiades? If so, why? And what about the two lines that connect three of the stars? Are they stars? How about the oval, and that one star that is half in/half out. Maybe no one cares, but I sense some interresting trivia surrounding the stamp on our grills. Peace,