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The short answer is "yes."
The longer answer seems to hinge on the cost. The 30K mile service on my 2004 WRX included the following:
Inspect Drive belt(s) [Except camshaft]
Inspect Camshaft drive belt
Replace Engine oil
Replace Engine oil filter
Perform Replace engine coolant and inspect cooling system, hoses and connections
Recommended Performance ...
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Typically the fog is from excessive humidity in the vehicle. The three most common sources I can think of are:
A leak that allows rain water to collect in the car. Check to see if the rugs are damp, look in the storage well behind the seat and any place water might collect.
Do you also notice a sweet smell when the engine gets warm? If you do it may be a ...
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To replace the clutch technically you only need a new clutch. However most people will purchase a Clutch Kit that will usually contain
Clutch
Pressure Plate
Thrust/ Release Bearing
Pilot/Spigot Bearing
Alignment Tool
The last 2 items are not always included in a clutch kit and they are not always necessary, although an alignment tool does make life a ...
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Most water pumps are designed with a weep hole.This is a small hole that leaks a small amount of antifreeze just before the water pump fails.Most of the time the leak is just above the crankshaft pulley.When you shut off the car the pressure in the cooling system forces some coolant out this hole and it drips onto the pulley and is transfered to the ...
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I have never had problems with corrosion so I have not used dielectric grease on any of my car's battery terminals.
If the battery already has corrosion on the terminals, then I would recommend disconnecting the terminals using a wire brush to clean off the buildup and then reconnecting the leads.
If there is no corrosion then I would recommend just ...
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I only see three options.
Modify the hole where the spare tire goes, read cut and weld in a new one if there is room
Find a way to mount it outside the trunk, like under the car, doubtful that this could be done.
See if you can get the tire un-inflated in the same space, my 1991 Camaro came from the factory with an un-inflated spare, and a can of what ...
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Unless the lenses themselves are badly damaged, I would try to polish them up first. You can buy kits with most of the necessary polishes etc from a lot of detailing supply companies- the one I have experience with is the Meguiar's kit that comes with plastic polish and a polishing "mop" for use in your drill. You'll also need a roll of blue painter's tape ...
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There's an excellent Subaru parts catalog online. I think this is the drawing you want. I'm not sure what you mean by "front" bolt, though -- isn't one directly above the other?
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First, check your weep hole as per mike's answer. I'm a bit doubtful, though, because if it's leaking enough to be wet in the morning I would expect a puddle of some kind. I would also expect a squeal on hot starts.
Squealing on a cold start on older cars is usually an accessory belt that has lost tension, especially if it momentarily comes back when the ...
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Three possibilities occur to me right away:
Nick could be right in this other answer: it could be a CV joint.
Warped / high spot on the break rotor: this happened on my old Ford product, way back in the day. The brake rotor was ever so slightly off kilter that, when I would turn the wheel slightly left, the pad would touch the rotor lightly. Result: a ...
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The reason the lens clouds is that the lens is plastic and the UV rays from the sun cloud the lens'.Way back when, the government had a law that required the headlights to be standardized. Since the only lights available were sealed beam lamps the bulb,lens an reflector were changed when the bulb burned out. Since all cars used one of three lamps(hi beam,low ...
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The short answer is: none.
A grade eight bolt that's broken off in the engine is almost certainly not going to extract in any conventional fashion. There's just too much torque on the threads. If you're going to drill a pilot hole big enough to get a grip on the remainder of the bolt, you're basically going to have to drill with a huge bit.
Instead, the ...
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Subaru engines very rarely blow up. As someone who has owned many and raced a few, and been a member of various Subaru owner forums, I know of some that had problems, but it was almost never the engine.
Early Subarus had clutches that were a bit under-engineered, so typically they would be replaced at 75,000 miles, and you could kill brakes with a ...
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Simple answer that all the forums seem to agree on, and that my garage also approves is that you will get better airflow to the manifold, however unless you also adjust your ECU, and potentially replace your Mass Airflow Sensor (depending on exactly what you are changing in the airflow path) then you may have problems.
I had the full Prodrive Performance ...
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It depends specifically on what's wrong with the starter.
Sometimes you hear a clicking sound when you turn the key but the starter motor gears don't actually turn. This could actually be due to a weak battery, but if you know the battery has a full charge, then it could be the starter gears actually failing to turn.
You may hear a whining sound, ...
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Recently I've helped a friend with the same problem. We created a double bottom with, and attached the top with hinges so you can open it. The cover has 4 bolts on it (the car uses 4x100 rims) and attached the spare to the bolts. When you open the cover you can use the spare and the well is available to store stuff like the jack and some other tools. Also, ...
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This can be caused by a number of things, including:
Leak in the fuel tank (loose cap)
Leaking evaporator canister (plastic housing in engine compartment or under vehicle, also known as charcoal canister)
Plugged evaporator canister - there is a tube that is open to the air that can become plugged
Malfunctioning purge valve - valve itself is faulty or ...
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This concept works surprisingly well on some engines. As you have mentioned, the issue is whether the dipstick tube allows full access to the sump.
It's unclear from this diagram whether the tube would reach down into the sump. It's also unclear if the tube would run into a baffle or the pickup tube instead of going all the way to the bottom of the sump. To ...
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Evaporated / sprayed electrolyte is corrosive. If you see corrosion on the battery posts, the leads, or in the vicinity, that's why. A layer of silicone dielectric grease over the exposed metal parts will protect them. I especially like to get some on the threads of screws in that area, to make sure they come apart easily in the future.
You want as much ...
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Lightweight Schockproof is a frequent choice of many Subaru owners on both the NASIOC and SubaruForester fora. It is an appropriate choice for all Subarus.
You don't mention if you've kept up with regular maintenance, specifically whether the transmission oil has ever been changed. If it has not been changed, new oil will have a very noticeable affect on ...
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Can you post a picture of how it has cracked? It is hard to propose how to repair without seeing the specific damage.
As for taking the door apart. Taking an inner door panel off isn't a very difficult or time consuming task in most vehicles it may take 30minutes if you are new to it. It shouldn't be required usually power window switches can be accessed by ...
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some of the hoses do look like they're in bad condition ... coolant is
"clean" (no oil/sludge/etc.) but does seem to have a small amount of
shiny metallic particles in it, suggesting maybe a stop-leak product
was used by the previous owner
I think you've already called it: this sounds like a partially (or totally) clogged return from the overflow ...
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I have one of these. Inserting the suction hose into the dipstick tube didn't allow me to remove even half of the oil (the container is marked to show the level of the contents, though it's hard to read except in bright sunlight).
However, there is an easy solution! Measure the dipstick tube diameter and go to your parts shop for a suction hose with a ...
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Subaru transmissions are picky. You'd be safest going with Subaru's Extra S, but it can be hard to get. Not all dealerships carry it.
Redline Lightweight Shockproof and Motul Gear 300 are the only other oils I'm aware of Subaru owners having mostly good experiences with.
Whatever you do, don't try anybody's "cocktail". (if you visit the Subaru forums ...
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What you need for proper engine operation is a) air, b) fuel & c) ignition. If the the air intake is not obstructed, the throttle plate/cable not loose or sticking, then look for spark plugs and ignition wires. If all that is sorted out, look for fuel pump issues, or sensor errors (although you did not mention a check engine light).
Most likely you need ...
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Off the top of my head this sounds like either your serpentine belt is going bad and/or one of the idler pulleys has got a bad bearing.
If you are losing antifreeze that is indicative of a leak somewhere. Could be anywhere in the system. I would check your oil and make sure that you don't see any antifreeze in there. Also look under the car where you ...
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Since the vehicle is a 96, the mechanic might have meant that you need 2 or 2 more OBDII monitor readiness checks. Some emissions systems are checked continuously by the powertrain controller, while others are only checked periodically when certain driving conditions are met (FAQ).
Has your battery been disconnected? That could have reset the monitoring ...
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First check to see if you can remove the electrical connector - it is easier to do this when the bulb is still in the housing. Sometimes this can be a challenge, as wiring up until '01 wasn't really thick enough gauge so heating sometimes melts the connector a little.
Once the connector is out the way, it is much easier to see how the rubber boot is fixed ...
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The brownish color of the coolant means that oil and coolant circuits mix. This is most probably a symptom of a leaking head gasket. If this is the case you should have it repaired asap, as it typically affects not only heating but also lubrication, and this can seriously damage the engine over time.
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Subaru engines have long been touted and praised for their reliability and longevity. The engines that seem to be blowing up all the time are almost certainly driven by enthusiasts trying to race as fast as they can up onramps and push their cars to the limit. ( Perhaps that's where the misconception is, if you're going to push your engine to the limit you ...
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