New TrakMotive Subaru HD Axles Solve OE Binding Issues
TrakMotive has introduced several new HD Subaru axles. These units are designed to increase linear travel and greater articulation to compensate for worn or fatigued engine/transmission mounts, according to the company. All units include a six ball-style joint design that provides a full 45 degrees of articulation. The company said that this is up to
Trico Wins Subaru Of America Silver Supplier Excellence Award
Trico Products Corp., a global leader in wiper blade technology, has received a Silver rating in the Subaru of America Supplier Program. Subaru of America implements an annual supplier rating program to monitor and improve the supplier base in order to maintain the highest quality of products and service. TRICO supplies Subaru of America with
Import Insights: Subaru (June 2015)
Subaru STI Performance Concept Unveiled Subaru unveiled the STI Performance Concept at the New York International Auto Show in April. The STI Performance Concept signifies a plan for U.S. expansion of Subaru Tecnica International (STI), the performance division of Subaru, in its three core business areas: aftermarket parts, STI-tuned cars and motorsports. The expansion has already begun, with
CORSA Performance Offers New 2015 Subaru Impreza WRX Exhaust
The new CORSA Performance exhaust system for the 2015 WRX 2.0L Turbo and WRX STI 2.5L Turbo has been designed to provide improvements in sound, performance and quality over the OEM exhaust system. CORSA’s patented Reflective Sound Cancellation (RSC) technology allows the exhaust system to dial out the low frequencies that cause drone, resulting in
PaceSetter Performance Products Offers Direct-Fit Undercar Catalytic Converters For 2005-’07 Subaru Outback, 3.0L Engine
PaceSetter Performance Products, designers and manufacturers of quality-made, affordably-priced exhaust systems and components, now offers direct-fit catalytic converters for the 2005-’07 Subaru Outback with the 5.7L engine. PaceSetter Direct-Fit Catalytic Converters utilize mandrel-bent stainless steel tubing for maximum efficiency and CNC-machined thick steel flanges for a factory-like fit and good seal. This ‘under-car’ catalytic converter
MOTOSHOP Technology Tools Adds Subaru To MotoLOGIC Repair & Diagnostics
MOTOSHOP Technology Tools announced the addition of Subaru information to MotoLOGIC Repair & Diagnostics, a Web-based tool for automotive technicians. The addition of OE repair and diagnostics information for all Subaru models from 2005-2015 expands MotoLOGIC’s coverage data for more than 94 percent of cars and light trucks on the road today. MotoLOGIC is available
Royal Purple To Give Away 2015 Subaru WRX, Trip To Las Vegas Bowl In December
Premium synthetic lubricant and performance chemical manufacturer, Royal Purple has announced the 2014 Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Sweepstakes, a contest offering five fans a chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 20 and the opportunity to compete for the grand prize: a 2015 Subaru WRX STI.
Fel-Pro Introduces Three Exclusive Head Gasket Sets For Popular Subaru Engines
Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ Fel-Pro Gaskets brand has introduced three PermaTorque MLS multi-layer-steel head gasket sets for a variety of popular 2.5L engines used in late-model Subaru passenger vehicles. The new sets are among 31 additional Fel-Pro part numbers that have been introduced in the past year for more than 2.3 million Subaru vehicles. Each new Fel-Pro
Fixing Subaru Transmission Noise
Courtesy of ALLDATA In cold temperatures, thermal contraction causes a shrinking of the transmission case. In high temperatures, thermal expansion causes the case to expand. These temperature changes affect the amount of pre-load on the transfer driven shaft bearings. In some cases, when bearing pre-load is near the limit of specification, this thermally induced pre-load
Tool Tip: Subaru Outback A/C Compressor Intermittently Shuts Off
Vehicle Application: 2004 Outback 3.0L Customer Concern and Initial Diagnostics: The A/C compressor intermittently shuts off. The technician called the Identifix Hotline with the following concerns and report. The customer drove the vehicle about 1/4 mile before it shut off the last time. If the engine was left running, the A/C stayed off. If the engine was