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Welcome to Subaru News, Suburb Service’s monthly blog! Subaru News is meant to educate, entertain, and engage you in monthly musings on such topics as auto mechanics, Subarus, travel, auto repair, and driving and living in the Lake Forest Park and Shoreline area. Our blogs are released on the first day of each month!

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Why Dog Lovers Love Subaru

When you become a dog owner, your life changes a little bit. You start thinking less about you and more about Fido. Will your dog like this backyard? Will she have enough room to roam this neighborhood? Does this backseat fit her crate? Will this vehicle keep her safe? In 2007, Subaru spent time reevaluating the brand. Executives and marketing professionals asked themselves over and over again: what makes Subaru unique? Words like reliability, all-wheel drive, and safety came to mind. Then, they asked themselves: what makes the Subaru customer unique? Who drives a Subaru? From their research, Subaru executives found something interesting: 67 percent of car owners had a pet. The company, in turn, decided to market to dog owners-and dog owners responded quite positively. Why Do Dog Owners Love Subaru? In late 2008, Subaru executed commercials featuring driving dogs. It was funny, creative, and appealed to dog owners. Subaru's advertising efforts were "dog-tested, dog-a ... read more

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The Top Things to See and Do Inside Mount Rainier National Park This Fall

Fall is the perfect time to get outdoors and connect with nature. What's the best way to do just that near Seattle? Make a trip to Mount Rainier National Park. With so much to see and do, your entire family is sure to love this weekend trip up the mountain. Here's our list of the top things to see and do inside Mount Rainier National Park this fall. Top 6 Things to Do in Mount Rainier National ParkOhanapecosh by Mount Rainier National Park is licensed under CC BY 2.01. Go camping. Mount Rainier National ... read more

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5 Best Places to See Fall Foliage Near Seattle

Weekend hiking trips, football games, sipping hot cider, and driving up to see fall foliage are just a few of our favorite fall activities. And, rightfully so-the Pacific Northwest is one of the most beautiful places to see the leaves change color and enjoy the crisp autumn breeze. Thinking about taking your Subaru for a spin on a cool fall day? Here are the 5 best places to see fall foliage near Seattle. 5 Best Places to See Fall Foliage Near SeattleDiscovery Park Old Zipline by Seattle Parks is licensed under CC BY 2.0 ... read more

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What Your Subaru’s Air Recirculation Button Really Does

Summer in Seattle can get pretty toasty. Turning the AC on full blast? Don't mind if you do-except there's a better way to cool down your car and cut fuel costs. It's called the air recirculation button. What Does the Air Recirculation Button Do? Subaru makes and models-like most vehicles of the 21st century-have a little button showing a car and two swirling arrows. This is called the air recirculation button. Fitting to its name, the button shows an image similar to a recycle symbol and helps to recirculate cool air throughout your vehicle. It helps to keep out road pollutants and only provide your with conditioned air. When Should You Use The Recirculation Button? Using the air recirculation button in your Subaru can be a game changer-but you have to know when to use it and when to turn it off. Need to cool down the car's cabin on a blistering hot afternoon? Just need some fresh air inside the cabin? Here's how it works. To cool d ... read more

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Subaru Air-Conditioning Dos and Don’ts

Restoring an old Subaru as a side project? Did the AC go out in your newer Subaru model? If you're a do-it-yourself type of person, you might run into some confusion. When its time to work on the air conditioning in your Subaru, you'll want to know the dos and don'ts of air conditioning and refrigerant. Here are some things to know. 3 Dos of Subaru AC Replacement 1. Do diagnose the root cause of your AC failure first. Before you do anything drastic to your Subaru's air conditioning system, consider the root cause of the failure. If the AC system isn't working, ask yourself what could be wrong. Do you need to replace the refrigerant? Or, do you need a full-on rejuvenation of the system and to replace the compressor? Knowing what's wrong will help you find a solution to fix it before you invest your time and money. 2. Do use a refrigerant that is EPA-approved. Before you go installing new refrigerant into your vehicle, you'll want ... read more