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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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Subaru - 5 of the 10 Best All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Under $25,000 according to Kelley Blue Book

It's no shock that Subarus corner the market in Best All-Wheel-Drive vehicles under $25,000 by providing 5 of the top 10 vehicles out there. Kelley Blue Book's whole purpose is to provide truth to the consumers, so they can informatively buy and sell vehicles in confidence, knowing the true worth and value of each vehicle. The fact that Subarus rank so high, is just icing on the cake of what we've known to be true all along. Which Subarus made the top 10 list this year? We share the 5 Subarus who rank among the best all-wheel-drive vehicles under $25,000 in 2018 2018 Subaru Impreza As Kelley Blue Book states, the Subaru Impreza "remains the go-anywhere, do-anything champion of the compact car segment". Well, yeah! Plus, with the complete redesign last year, it does all those things and more! We are so glad the Impreza is getting it's due acknowledgment. If you own one, you're sure to be swelling with pride right about now. 2018 Subaru Legacy The Suba ... read more

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Take Your Subaru On An Off-Road Adventure

It's almost impossible to spend a summer in the Pacific Northwest without a sense of adventure. Washington, especially, offers beaches, mountains, extreme sports, and as much hiking as your heart can handle. There's a reason why you'll be sure to spot a Subaru on every street, usually everywhere you turn, even when driving through Seattle. As much as we love our cities and communities, there's a common respect for following the road past city limits and sometimes completely off the beaten path all together. Because we are obvious Subaru lovers, and tend to enjoy off-roading ourselves, we put together a few of our favorite spots, along with a few practical tips to keep your off-roading safe and prepared. Locations to Explore: Walker Valley ORV Walker Valley ORV is located in Mount Vernon, Washington which is just a 70 mile trip from Seattle. As part of the Cascade Mountains, you can take your 4 wheel drive Subaru off road and onto some rough terrain. Day passes are only ... read more

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Exercises You Can Do In Your Car

We know you love those long road trips, getting you to your next beautiful destination to explore in the Pacific Northwest. We also know the reality of city traffic, even in Seattle, where you're just aching to get out of your car and on with your day. But sometimes, regardless of the distance, you have to bear down and stay positive while you get closer to being able to step outside and stretch your legs. If you find yourself behind the wheel a lot, we have several exercise suggestions that are safe to perform, good for your body, and will also help pass the time by creating a way to be productive while comforting those pesky body aches. Here are some safe and easy exercises you can do in your car Neck Exercises Turn your neck to one side, hold for five seconds, repeat on the other side. Do this 3-4 times to build rotation flexibility. While sitting straight, look forward, and tilt your head to one side with your ear towards your shoulder. Hold this for five seconds, and repe ... read more

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Common Reasons Your Car Overheats

It's summer, and it's hot outside! Not that we are complaining, everyone needs a break from winter in the Pacific Northwest. But, no matter how much you love the heat, we can all agree that it can turn sour when it heats up inside where you would normally have a choice to be cooled off. Especially if the victim of overheating is your Subaru. The summer weather doesn't necessarily determine a vehicle will overheat, but it also doesn't help the already hot situation. So, what does cause your car to overheat? There are so many possibilities, but they all have these two things in common: your engine is overheating, and something is causing a disruption in the cooling process. Here are some of the most common reasons your car overheats Leak in the Cooling System Although a leak sounds bad, it's not actually what causes the actual damage directly. However, when there is a leak, it normally allows air to enter into the cooling system which causes air to be circulated and drops the co ... read more

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You will not find a $19.95 oil change at Suburb Service

Quality first That's right, you will not find an oil change advertised for $19.95 for any of our Subarus, and we are not shy in saying so. In fact, this is a deliberate choice on our part, because we value the quality of our work, and the quality our customers deserve in order to keep their Subarus running at optimal levels. Fast isn't always better Many quick, drive thru oil change businesses will offer what seems to be a fantastic price, but in reality you truly do get what you pay for. They use the same one size fits all parts. The quality of oil is normally as low as the vehicle can get away with, without instant damage, and typically for that price, all the surrounding parts remain untouched as they collect dirt and grime. Protect your investment But at Suburb Service, we truly care about your Subaru and you investment. We believe the quality of oil is extremely important, and love to educate on how not all oil is created equal. The best oils require more refinement, whic ... read more

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