My '03 Forester has 44,000 mi. and I want to put new tires on before on
before winter. I live in New England, they have to be snow and ice
capable. I don't venture off-road, rarely off paved surfaces. The
originals were Yokohama Geolander (215/60R16). A couple of tires I was

Can anyone tell me the amount of acceptable resistance on a spark plug wire
for a 95 2.2?  I can't find the number in the Haynes manual although I
recall 18,000-24000 ohms.
Can someone verify?

Hey all, just some thoughts on my a new Kartboy Short Shifter for my '05
WRX.
Install:
   First off, the install is much easier than the NASIOC online

Had the same poblem. The switch can be reached via the door-side of the
lock assy. There is a "lever" that is stuck and needs to be made movable
and some oil after that.
Hans

As for the subie oil drain plug gasket get yourself a COPPER WASHER
from OIL-TITE instead!
It is their part # 65277 (M20) and it fits almost every
Subaru model having a 20mm oil plug.   I have used these copper

Need a LF fender for my 95 LS Legacy.  Having a tough time locating one.
Fairly rare color of paint.  Needs to be paint code 974 which is Mica
Ruby.  Will pay a $25 finder fee to anyone that can locate/run across one
for me.  

I have searched just about every Subaru parts company I can find
through Google, yet I cannot seem to find this very simple part.  It's
the retractable cargo cover (like a window shade) for my luggage area.
The retractability has suddenly gone kablooey after 4 years and it's a

Judge 4 yourself:  http://www.howstuffworks.com/question424.htm
I'm going to try disconnecting the DRL resistor on
my 03 OBW just to see if there's a measurable change
due to less loading down of the alternator.

With gas prices increasing by the day, like most people I would like to
maximize my overall gas mileage on my 2001 Forester (automatic
transmission).  Normally, I get about 24-25 mpg in mixed driving.
At what engine rpm does the engine run most efficiently?  Although I've

Had first oil change at Sub dealer on a Forester. Oil level is 1 inch
above the dipstick full line, on flat surface, first thing in the
morning.
I assume this is too high???

Has anyone else had any experience running reg fuel in the 2005 Outback
2.5XT? When I ran reg, I saw my mileage drop from a high of 22 to 18 so
I've stayed with the premium. At today's prices, I'm considering
mid-grade, but just wondering what sort of performance others are

I use a site that monitors fuel prices and has a fuel log book that you can
use for your vehicle. The data is returned in L/100km or MPG (Imperial)
Heres the URL: http://www.bcgasprices.com
And here's a sample of the summary for my vehicle (04 Forester 5spd):

I have a 1999 Legacy 4dr. sedan and the power antenna stays up
partially during the cold winter months (sub-freezing temps). It never
does this during the summer.
What type of lubrication can I use to keep the antenna from

Was hoping for some suggestions,  I have a 1995 legacy sedan, 2wd. I don't
have any high beam lights also the horn doesn't work.  Tried replacing the
fuses and replacing the headlight bulbs but to no avail...
Any ideas??

My son has a 1991 Subaru Liberty Station Wagon (Australia) and the fuel
guage is acting up. It suddenly drops to empty after the half way mark.
The servicing agent says it is the sensor in the tank that needs
replacing. My son can't afford to have it replaced. Can anybody tell me ...