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Hi, our '07 Outback has a cracked windshield that needs to be replaced. The "OEM equivalent" is less money than an "OEM" replacement. Is it OK to go with the equivalent for this? Thanks in advance, Kate
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Replying to: paisan (Jul 11, 2008 3:00 pm)  Also, that flimsy shield at the very front of the car- they did some inspection work during the 50 point check a few months back and forgot to fasten it...it ended up hanging down for a few hours until they came back to fasten it. There seem to be some odd "shields" going on under there! 
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Replying to: coloradokate (Jul 12, 2008 9:22 am) -mike |
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Hi, all first I'd like to express my relief and excitement upon finding this bulletin board!!! May you you all become saints!...Ah, to the point....I have a '99 OB that I love and have had to only replace the usuals.  Anyhow this awful rattle and distinctive whine of a bearing going out on a pulley. I have checked the tension in the belt seems fine (not a mechanic) does not get worse when I turn AC on and is horrible when I first start and let it warm-up. It does not seem to be effecting performance, and does quiet when I start driving. It doesn't happen always but when it does I draw looks from the whole parking lot, and have now been starting to drive before she warms up to avoid the looks ,horrible I know with out letting her warm-up (cutting my nose off to spite my face) Is this a shroud or pulley or something I should really worry about? I am out of warranty at this point, so she's been great to me should I just  send her into the shop or can I fix myself?
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Replying to: cohappy (Mar 04, 2008 3:31 pm) Thank you
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Replying to: subiegt (Jun 23, 2008 12:47 pm)
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Replying to: lwertheimer (Jul 17, 2008 2:54 pm) |
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Replying to: pilot1226 (Jul 18, 2008 1:56 am) It seems like more and more shops (and dealers) are trying to push "flushes" and additional maintenance aside from what's actually mentioned in the owners manual. While I understand what a fuel filter, and other items actually do, what about the flushes? Every oil change I typically add a bottle of Chevron Techron into the tank to help maintain the fuel system, and yearly I replace the wiper blades and air filter. Is it necessary for "oil flushes," fuel system flushes, brake fluid flushes, transmission flushes, power steering flushes, coolant flushes, etc? I've owned my Civic for 8 years now and I've never done one of these flushes despite my dealer trying to convince me otherwise. I've heard that some modern cars don't have a distributor? Is this accurate, and if not, how often does a distributor typically need to be replaced?
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Replying to: pilot1226 (Jul 18, 2008 8:43 am) Direct ignition Modern engine designs have done away with the distributor and coil, instead performing the distribution function in the primary circuit electronically and applying the primary (low-voltage) pulse to individual coils for each spark plug. In some cars, the coils are mounted together in a 'coil pack'; others utilize a coil located very near to or directly on top of each spark plug (Direct Ignition or coil-on-plug). This avoids the need to switch very high voltages, which is very often a source of trouble, especially in damp conditions. These systems also allow finer levels of ignition control by the engine computer, which assists in increasing power output, decreasing fuel consumption and emissions, and implementing features such as Active Fuel Management. The `09 Legacy has the direct ignition. |
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