DENSO Earns 2017 Subaru Excellence In Partnership Award
This is the second consecutive year Subaru has awarded DENSO with its Excellence in Partnership award.
Subaru Driver Travis Pastrana Smashes Mt. Washington Hillclimb Record
Pastrana sped to the summit of the 7.6 mile Mt. Washington Auto Road in an amazing 5 minutes 44.72 seconds, over 24 seconds faster than the previous record of 6 minutes 9.09 seconds set by his teammate David Higgins’ in 2014.
Subaru Active Valve Lift System
If you are aware of Honda’s VTEC, you will already be steps ahead in understanding Subaru’s Active Valve Lift System (AVLS). The active part of the system occurs between the low-lift and high-lift rockers.
VDO HVAC Motor Line Expanded With New Applications For Subaru
A complete HVAC assembly is now offered for the 2002-‘07 Impreza, WRX and Outback.
Raybestos Adds New Import Coverage To Master Cylinder Line
These additions increase import coverage for a variety of vehicle makes, including Honda, Isuzu, Kia, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota and Volvo.
Idler Pulley Failure
The majority of the Subarus towed into his shop with timing belt failure can often be traced to an idler pulley failure that resulted in the belt coming off, says Bob Dowie, who advises to replace the pulleys if you have any doubt about their condition, notice grease coming out of them, or if there is roughness or noise when they are spun.
Subaru 2.5L Stretch Belt Replacement
Subaru stretch belts can last 100,000 miles or more. On a worn belt, the cracks or damage to the backing of the belt will not be evident to the naked eye. This is why an inspection method that measures groove depth is recommended – you simply cannot go by mileage recommendations alone.
VIDEO: Subaru Stretch Belt Inspection
Andrew Markel discusses stretch belts on Subaru vehicles and how to inspect when they are worn.
Subaru Tech Tip: Oil Temperature Lamp Flashing, Multiple DTCs
If you encounter a vehicle that has the oil temperature warning lamp flashing with P0751, P0756, P0761, P0766, P0771, P1840, P1841, P1842, P1843 or P1844 stored in memory and possibly an intermittent stalling condition, it may be the result of contamination in the valve body.
Subaru Pulse-Width Modulated Fuel Pumps
I think it might have been a 2003 Subaru WRX, but it was parked in front of my local Subaru specialist’s shop after going on its fourth fuel pump replacement from other shops in less than six months. Both the Subaru specialist and I agreed that fuel pump failures on Subarus were relatively rare, so the previous repair shops had obviously overlooked some very important details.
Import Insights: Subaru (June 2016)
Subaru of America, Inc. announced a comprehensive update to the 2017 Forester, including revised styling, new driver-assist technology, more interior comfort, enhanced driving performance and better fuel economy.
TRICO Wins 2016 Subaru Of America Supplier Excellence Award
Trico Products Corporation recently received a silver rating in the Subaru of America Supplier Program – marking the company’s sixth award-winning recognition throughout this partnership.