Lake Forest Park Subaru Repair

SUBURB SERVICE DOES! If the answer is no, you're not alone. The general population has a misperception that a vehicle runs on one continual cooling system that cools down both the engine and the cabin. In actuality, every vehicle has two separate systems! One for you, and one for your Subaru. If you're part of the Pacific Northwest during the summer months, you can be thankful you have an entire system to yourself, while your Subaru keeps cool on its own. So how can you tell the difference? The Auto Cooling System is...you guessed it...for the automobile! Which leaves the Air Conditioning all to you. We'll break down the differences, so the next time you bring your Subaru in for a tune-up, you can talk shop with the best of us. Auto Cooling System Ever get out of your car after a long drive, lean up against the hood while chatting with a fellow traveler, and quickly realize "whoops, that's hot!"? Your engine generates a lot of heat under there! It takes constant motion ... read more

If you're the proud owner if a 2006-2010 four-cylinder Legacy, Outback, Impreza or Forester, there is a new alert you should know about so you can bring in your Subaru for a system update. Subaru has issued bulletin WVU-31 about the Engine Control Module (ECM). Here's what you need to know about this alert and what to do if your vehicle is affected. What the WVU-31 bulletin says Most NA (naturally aspirated) four cylinders in the listed model types and years are affected. A defect prevents the front Air/Fuel sensor from reaching optimal temperature early in the start-up cycle. This issue means the emissions expelled are higher than they should be but does not impact the operation of your Subaru. But since it does affect air quality, it's important to correct. The error only affects your vehicle under certain conditions. When you run your Subaru in cold weather or when you turn your engine off and on within a short period, the defect allows higher than expected emissions. When ... read more

The weather outside is getting frightful, temperatures are dropping, and when things get snowy and icy, Seattle's transportation professionals spread granular salt and salt brine on the roads to reduce the risk of cars slipping and sliding. The salt is not good for your car and should be washed off ASAP. Here are five reasons to wash your Subaru this winter even when you don't feel like it. #1 Washing prevents rust Salt leads to rust which can spread like a rash all over your car. Once it starts, it can be hard to stop. Rust weakens the integrity of your vehicle by eating away at the auto body, frame, exhaust system, brake components and gas lines. Frame rust is particularly bad because chunks of your car can break off. You don't want that. After your car is exposed to rust, you should rinse it off including the underbody. #2 Washing protects wax As a first step to winter-proofing your vehicle, consider getting a good wax job. This will put an additional protective layer between the ... read more

A new problem has triggered the recall of more than 100,000 Subaru models because of a flammability issue caused by a pump that can run constantly. Is your Subaru on the list? Maybe. Did you buy a Legacy, Outback, Impreza or Forester that was new in model year 2007-2014? Certain models in this range are affected by the recall. If you bought your Subaru new from a dealership, you're in the system and Subaru should reach out to you to let you know if your make and model year are part of this massive safety recall. Legacy and Outback models that may be affected are 2007-2009. Imprezas that may be impacted by the recall are 2008-2014 and some Foresters manufactured in 2009-2013 are on the list. Only Turbo models are part of the recall and not every make or model will be recalled. If you bought your Subaru used, however, the car maker has no way to know you own one of the affected vehicles. If you own one of these four Subaru models in the impacted model years, call ... read more

Hurricane Matthew Cars May Be on the Seattle Vehicle Market Soon A recent Seattle KOMO news "Problem Solvers" segment showed that more than a quarter million flooded vehicles are on the roads all over the US even though they should be in the junkyard. After floods from storms like the recent Hurricane Matthew, vehicles that were water damaged and totaled out by insurance companies come onto the market even though they should be out of service for good. These cars can be dried out and made to look presentable but pose serious safety concerns. Braking systems and electrical components may have been permanently compromised and can put you at risk. If you're considering buying a used car, it pays to have it checked out before you plunk down your hard-earned cash. For those considering a used Subaru, bring it by Suburb Service to get it checked out. Here are five s ... read more