Lake Forest Park Subaru Repair

Winter in Seattle can put stress on your vehicle. From driving on snowy roads to dealing with potholes, city conditions are not conducive to maintaining a well-operating vehicle. That's why our experts recommend a spring maintenance check-up-plus these 5 tips for transitioning your car from winter to spring! 5 Spring Maintenance Tips for Your Car1. Change the oil and check the fluids. Getting an oil change may seem like a routine agenda item for car owners, but when transitioning from winter to spring you'll want to think deeper. In the winter, you'll like put a lightweight oil in your car to help the engine crank over better; in spring heavier weight oils can be easier on your engine. If you have questions, your service technician would be happy to explain the differences and help you make the right choice. At your service appointment, they will also check all of your car's fluids to make sure you're up to date. 2. Remove the snow chains a ... read more

Daffodils, magnolias, cherry blossoms-oh my! Springtime is almost here in Seattle, and our sources say the blossoms might start blooming a little bit early this year. If you're looking to track down some beautiful blooms, we've got you covered. Here are the best places to see spring flowers near Seattle. Yoshino Cherry Trees in Bloom by Joe Wolf is licensed under CC BY 2.0The University of Washington Nothing is more stunning than a college campus during the spring. It's graduation season. Students are buzzing with the excitement of ... read more

Driving in Seattle can be a pain, no? From heavy traffic to road construction, you're sure to run into something funky on your commute everyone once in awhile. Thankfully, technology can help. Here are 5 phone apps to make driving easier and safer. 1. Google Maps Need to navigate from point A to point B? Google Maps has you covered. More advanced than the map apps already installed on your iPhone or Android, this map app can give directions, real-time traffic data, and remember your parking location. If your normal commute route is experiencing heavy traffic or there's construction, Google Maps will automatically calculate you a faster route to your destination. 2. GasBuddyGasBuddy is a free phone app that can help you find the cheapest gas in your area fast. Use your current location to identify inexpensive gas right around you, or ... read more

When you pull up to the pump, you can most often expect to put regular gasoline in your car-right? What do the other gasoline options even offer? Is there a difference between regular and premium gasoline? And, which type of gasoline should I be putting in my Subaru? With all of these questions about types of gasoline circling around, we thought it might help if our team of automotive experts took a stab at helping to explain the difference between regular and premium gas for your car. Read on. Premium vs. Regular Gas Explained: What's the Difference? Some cars take regular gas; others take premium. And, the difference between these two grades isn't obvious to the casual car owner. Here, we'll explain the difference to help you avoid misguided spending at the pump. So, what's the big difference? The octane rating. In most states, regular gas is rated at 87 octane. Premium gas is often rated higher, at or above 91. The higher the octane level, the better gasoline c ... read more

Ever take trips in your Subaru just for the "gram? Of course you do-it's 2020 after all-and we have insider knowledge of some of the best spots in the city. If you're looking for the most Instagrammable spots in Seattle, read on. Sunset at Alki Beach by sk is licensed under CC BY 2.0Alki Beach Taking your Subaru out for a summer stroll along the coast? Make a pit stop at Alki Beach near sunset for the ultimate Instagram photoshoot. You'll be able to see how beautiful Seattle looks from across Puget Sound, so get ready to snap away.If you're planni ... read more