I am trying to remove the cross bars on the factory roof rack on my 1999
Subaru impreza wagon.  I am attaching a Thule rack.  I unscrewed all the
screws I can find, but can't figure out how to get the bars off? I thought
maybe sliding it off would work, but can't slide it off.  ...

I saw it's price... not overpriced as I thought(maybe I watch too much wrx
sti.. haha), so I decidide to move from ford focus to this little subaru
car....
anyhow, Iam living in Canada toronto, where I've heard that there's no parts

Anybody know the AT drain plug size is?
TIA...bg

Does anyone know a good reputable shop that doesn't do unnecessary work on
your Subaru in San Francisco and/or
the northern end of the peninsula?
Thanks so much,

hey guys is anyone else had or experiencing the same problem as we are
it happens as mentioned going up a long slow incline generally losing power
to the point where it shakes and then stops
so far mechanics 3 of them have suggested from lifters (replacing them), to

Has anyone installed a satilite radio in their cars?
If so, did you run the cable around the door or did you go through the
window frame? If anyone went through the glass, how did you do it?
The window frame install seems much neater, but I have serious (sorry

Can anybody in Montreal provide me with the address of Subaru dealers
in the Montreal area, especially the ones closest to the NDG area. I
will need to service my car there some time in the future. Also how
busy are these guys' service departments typically? How early do you

Can anyone tell me what the numbers are? Bought a used outback last
week and looks like the driver side door has been replaced, and it
doesnt't have the numbers!
Thanks,

I am wanting to install a (ham) tranceiver in my 02 Forester and need
to route the power cable directly to the battery. Is there an access
point in the firewall somewhere to get the cable from inside the car to
the engine area?

I recently purchased an after-market rearview mirror that has a
temperature gauge.  The manufacturer suggests installing the temp
probe near the front grill where it can get free flow air.  The
problem I am having is trying to figure out how/where to run the wires

I have a 99 Outback.  When it turned 99k I had a bunch of normal ware
and tear items all at the same time.  I had an extended warranty which
covered most of it.  I paid $1000 for about $4000 worth of stuff.  6
months later, and after my extended warranty expired passing 100k I had

Has anyone had any luck with after market oil filters in their Forester XT?
My Forester XT has twice had leaky oil filters that were installed by Jiffy
Lube and another local repair shop.  It could idiots at these francises, or
could it be something more widespread?  (i.e. The 2004 ...

    Are there any good subaru only wrecking yards?
I'm looking for a specific adapter that was used in only a few years for the
heater control panel....
Thanks

I'm in Minnesota. First Sub in August: a Forester. First AWD / anti-lock
braking vehicle. Friday was our first significant snow, a good 6 or more
(the storm that's hitting the east coast today.)
The Forester rocks! I probably could have gotten through with a FWD car,

I have a 2000 outback wagon and I am looking for a good independant shop tha
does Subarus in Seattle, WA. Totally got hosed by Walker's Renton Subaru do
not ever use them for service they are horrible and they bold face lie.
Christine