I used to replace the pads on my FIAT with a screwdriver, pliers, a hammer
and a C clamp.
1-Pull cotter pins on shims with pliers
2-Drift out the shims by tapping on them with screwdriver/hammer

New 2007 Forester Sport (aprox 1k miles) has loud vibration when stated
in AM at exactly 1500 RPM. Sounds like coming from crank pulley area or
fan belts. Once engine warms up noise goes away. Can't find anything
loose. Any ideas?

So, I was a little disappointed to find that my '98 Legacy Outback's
power windows work like the power windows on all the non-subaru cars
I've driven: the drivers's window has an auto-down ability, but not an
auto-up -- which is especially annoying because the new position of

2002 impreza wrx comes with bridgestone potenza RE92 205/55R16 tires.
Now it's time to replace them. Are there better tires than these?
Do AWD cars use different tires than FWD/RWD?
What tires do current wrx come with?

I am likely going to purchase a new Forester (2007), and I would
appreciate some input about which of the dealer accessories I should
opt for and which I should either forget about or install myself with
aftermarket alternatives.  I live in the Seattle Area - no salt on the

The first official look at the redesigned 2008 Subaru Impreza cam
back in April at the New York Auto Show. At that time we saw th
standard and WRX variants and assumed that there would probably b
more to come. It now appears that another shoe has dropped in th

Looked at website- 08 outback not available in green.  A light cream
interior  dirt magnet.  Tribeca only available in 2 colors. Forester
not available in green.  Subaru really has lost touch with its
buyers.  I dont know if they fixed the poor ergonomics of the 05-07

My trsty old '91 legacy finally went the way of all flesh, and, Subaru
fanatic that I am, I managed to pick up a spry little '98 Legacy
Outback Limited.
It's got most of the bells and whistles, which is cool, but the one

Last summer I had a gas leak in my '97 Legacy Outback. The very bottom
of the fuel filler pipe had a pinhole leak which I covered with JB
Weld, and it stopped leaking until a few days ago. I scraped off the
old JB weld, sanded the pipe again, and then put new JB Weld on. After

So I came across an inexpensive '99 RS2.5, with a blown engine, and am
toying with the idea of buying the car and replacing the blown 2.5L
with a remanufactured 2.2L... I know the 'normal' Impreza came with
that engine in '99 but am wondering about the transmission. Anyone

How often should I tune my engine? I have a '99 Forester with 106K and
change the oil religiously at 3,000 (not that that has anything to do
with changing plugs, etc.)

I have a 1998 Legacy Outback with a manual transmission and 163000
miles.
I have been having the following problem starting the car and wanted
to see if anyone had any insight.

I ordered brake pads for 2002 wrx. Before I replace them, I have some
questions (never done brake pad before):
Here are the instructions from the wrx shop manual:
...

This summer I have noticed a sour smell coming from my A/C for a few minutes
after turning it on.  I'm pretty sure it is mold in the A/C  and know for
sure it is not the smell of antifreeze. I had this problem with other cars I
had owned and just lived with it as it is not an ...

I have 2006 Subaru Forester with 14,000 miles. Last week had a flat in
a rear tire. Firestone fixed it--there were two short screws in the
tread. A few days later, I had the 15,000 mile service done at the
dealer and they rotated the tires. Now I have an almost flat tire in