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#17871 of 18369 Re: A few issues [pilot1226] by paisan Aug 01, 2008 (6:23 pm)
Replying to: pilot1226 (Aug 01, 2008 5:00 am) Break-in is 1,000 miles, you can rev past 4,000 on occassion but not any hard accelerations. Don't use cruise control. Other than that you are good to go.   For the Amsoil, I do 7500-10,000 mile oil changes on my cars or 1x a year whichever is first.   -mike
#17872 of 18369 Re: A few issues [pilot1226] by hypov Aug 08, 2008 (10:28 am)
Replying to: pilot1226 (Aug 01, 2008 5:00 am) If you drive alot along 78 and 95, get the clearbra. paisan can set you up. Get tints while at it. That would buy some good times to hang out at the garage   -Dave
#17873 of 18369 Re: Legacy Wagon experiencing shock shifting [mtyler1] by jdewlen Sep 09, 2008 (7:32 am)
Replying to: mtyler1 (Aug 17, 2006 5:33 pm) Were you ever able to get this problem resolved? I have a 2001 Outback that is experiencing the same problem -- the dealer calls it "slamming". I did a complete fluid and filter change a few months ago and it seemed to go away. But it happened again this weekend.
#17874 of 18369 subaru Tribeca 2008 Transmission problem or missfire? by sept2martin Sep 09, 2008 (3:57 pm)
This is a new vehicle with 8000km. My dealer has been unable to address a transmission problem. I have had it to him 5 times for this. I am told that Tribecas are like this and there is nothing that can be done. Here is the issue: At cruising speed in automatic mode, in top gear, at about 2000 to 2200 rpm, there are repeated sensations as though the vehicle were "missing". It feels like a skip in the firing of a cylinder. I have been assured that there is no evidence for this and that the problem is in the transmission. The transmission has been "reprogrammed" over and over again without any improvement. It is most annoying, and unlike any car I have ever driven, and I have had many!! Likely my FIRST AND LAST SUBARU!! Any one experience anything like this? Replies to this message: bethanndee (Sep 10, 2008 6:56 am) kurtamaxxxguy (Sep 10, 2008 10:17 am)
#17875 of 18369 Re: subaru Tribeca 2008 Transmission problem or missfire? [sept2martin] by bethanndee Sep 10, 2008 (6:56 am)
Replying to: sept2martin (Sep 09, 2008 3:57 pm) My Subaru hasn't done this, but my Saturn station wagon did it. I was sure it was the automatic transmission, but it turned out that it needed a new oxygen sensor, a new cooling system thermostat, and new spark plugs. (I had just PUT new spark plugs in about 6 months earlier, but one of them was still burned to a crisp.)   So it was a cheap fix, and it runs great now. Not sure if any of this could be your problem, but I hope so!
#17876 of 18369 Re: subaru Tribeca 2008 Transmission problem or missfire? [sept2martin] by kurtamaxxxguy Sep 10, 2008 (10:17 am)
Replying to: sept2martin (Sep 09, 2008 3:57 pm) You also might try different grades of fuel to see if that affects the missing.    Subaru modified the Tribecas' engine for 2008 so it could burn regular fuel. However, its earlier engine incarnation wanted premium.
#17877 of 18369 Subaru Clock by hamuller Sep 18, 2008 (8:32 am)
I recently read on the net that there have been soldering problems with the clocks on the early Foresters. I have a 2000 and the clock stopped working about a year ago. I read that if you can repair a bad solder joint it works as good as new again. Since I have some experience soldering I would like to give it a try but I don't know how to get the clock out. Any suggestions?
#17878 of 18369 Catalytic converter problem by hamuller Sep 18, 2008 (8:38 am)
I recently had the rubber boot on the axle split and had to have it replaced. The Subaru dealer alerted me to the fact that the flange connecting the catalytic converter to the muffler was shot and leaking. They wanted $1004 to repair it!   I had been smelling a burnt oil smell but I attributed it to grease from the broken rubber boot)    I went to a local garage who suggested cutting out the flange and replacing it with a flexi connector. They did the job for $125. While I was happy about the cost savings I now wonder if this will effect me getting the car through inspection. The car seems to run much better now. Your thoughts? Replies to this message: samiam_68 (Sep 18, 2008 9:52 am) hamuller (Sep 27, 2008 11:55 am) ateixeira (Sep 18, 2008 10:37 am)
#17879 of 18369 Re: Catalytic converter problem [hamuller] by samiam_68 Sep 18, 2008 (9:52 am)
Replying to: hamuller (Sep 18, 2008 8:38 am) It shouldn't affect inspection. Replies to this message: hamuller (Sep 27, 2008 11:55 am)
#17880 of 18369 Re: Catalytic converter problem [hamuller] by ateixeira Sep 18, 2008 (10:37 am)
Replying to: hamuller (Sep 18, 2008 8:38 am) You should be fine.   We had a 626 and the same thing happened, and I spent a similar amount.   Later friends here told me about the solution you mentioned. I believe it's fairly common, mostly it saves a lot of labor on the job. I wish I'd done it.   For the clock search for Peaty's instructions and photos on ScoobyMods.

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