Lake Forest Park Subaru Repair

Picture this: the sun is shining, a few clouds scattered across the sky, the perfect breeze coming into your open windows as you glide through the Evergreen State taking in one gorgeous scene after another. These are the days we Pacific Northwesterners crave all year! There's nothing like the fresh air from a carefree drive down the coast to the forests in Washington. With Winter months away, you want to take advantage of this time as much as possible - but which roads are best suited for your intentional getaways? We've laid out some of the top scenic drives for you to explore this summer. 7 Scenic Drives in Washington you MUST Experience Chuckanut Drive vicinity of Bellingham Bay, Washington, 1926 Photographer: Kinsey, Darius Chuckanut Drive Voted the best scenic drive in 2016, this historic cliff-side highway runs between Seattle and Vancouver ... read more

Love The Outdoors? 4 reasons to camp with your Subaru AND 5 Fun Ways to Do it! Do you love the great outdoors and your Subaru? Why not meld the two into an epic outdoor adventure? You can road trip and camp comfortably with your Subaru - no matter your Subaru make and model. With a bit of planning and flexibility, you can enjoy an incredible experience in the great outdoors on your camping adventure. With summer just around the corner, the weather is already perfect for camping in Washington. Maybe you're driving down the coast of the Pacific Northwest, or you're taking your Subaru through the inland terrain. Whether you're headed on a road trip and changing locations daily, or simply have one location in mind and are contemplating where to stay...we have some helpful benefits of camping in, on and outside of your vehicle, and tips on how to do so before you head out on the open road! Portability Of course your Subaru is portable, that's not what we are talking about. Think ab ... read more

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