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Subaru Owner Alert: New Class Action Oil Suit May Affect Some Subaru Vehicles If you own certain makes and models of Subaru, you should be alert to a new issue that's prompting calls for a class action suit over an oil consumption problem that's causing owners to spend big bucks on Subaru repairs and maintenance to replenish fluids lost far faster than they should be. And Subaru of America is being accused of failing to alert owners and even refusing warranty coverage on engine repairs related to the problem. Subaru says this is not what happened and says they've been on top of the issue the whole time. If you own one of these models, you may be affected by oil consumption issues: 2011-2014 Subaru Foresters with 2.5 liter boxer (flat-four) engines 2013 Legacy sedans with 2.5 liter boxer (flat-four) engines 2013 Outback with 2.5 liter boxer (flat-four) engines 2012-2013 Impreza with 2 liter boxer ( ... read more

If you love your Subaru, you should know you're not the only one. There is a nation full of like-minded individuals just like you and it may be fun to hang out with them. Some amateur Subaru Groups are for Subaru owners in general while others are devoted to specific makes and models of the iconic Japanese autos. In addition to exploring these groups, be sure to order a Subaru Badge of Ownership to proudly display how many Subarus you've owned, how much mileage you've racked up and lifestyle icons. What keeps these cars running so long? A lot of it is repairs and maintenance but as these groups show it's also just a lot of attention. NW Subies - Check out the Northwest Subaru Owner's Club for drivers in Seattle, Portland, Spokane, Washington and Oregon. Explore ... read more

You may think because you're driving a car that looks old but runs like a champ from regular repair and maintenance you're safe from car thieves, but if you own a Subaru, that's not so. Seattle police have reported an uptick in Subaru thefts recently, particularly among older models. Some Subarus were outright stolen, while many others were taken for joyrides and then abandoned. But even those that were "borrowed" were banged up, had items stolen and other damage. Older Subarus are targeted because they can often be started with a generic key rather than the specific vehicle ignition key. If your car doesn't have an alarm system because it was a costly dealer option you skipped, you can still protect your Subaru with these five affordable anti-theft solutions ... read more

There are definitely times you need to bring your Subaru in for service (and we're ready to help you) but there are also things you, as a Subaru owner, can do to keep your vehicle lasting long and running strong (maintenance and repair are a given). Today, we're going to run through a checklist of 10 things you can do no matter how old or new your Subaru is or whether you have a 2-wheel drive, 4-wheel drive, Forester, Legacy, Crosstrek or any other model. Subaru Care Checklist - Check the check engine lightMany people opt to ignore this all-important light, hope it will go out or just accept it as a fact of life. These are all bad. If the check engine light comes on, you can give it a day and see if it goes off on its own. If you left your fuel cap off, this could cause it. If this is not the case and it stays on, take it to get it checked. Bring it in for service. When you ... read more