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#17977 of 18373 Forester Air Filters by kurtamaxxxguy Jan 23, 2009 (12:50 pm)
Replying to: aatherton (Jan 18, 2009 5:25 pm) I checked my XT engine air filter and found it surprisingly unrestrictive. It's made of a 1/4" thick , folded polyester batting that appears to be electrostatic. There were some debris and dust on it, but not anywhere as restricted as I suspected. All I did was shake and reverse-air-blast most of the larger dust particles out of it.   There also seems to be a large whitish plastic container just below the main air filter housing...what that is there for, I am not sure. A Vacuum reservoir?   The internal Cabin filter, though, was far thinner (if more pleated) and seemingly more porous. I was able to gently brush and air blast the loose stuff and larger particles out of it. I doubt it will do much good for pollen sufferers, given its relatively coarse weave. On other hand, it will not block up as fast as the GM cabin air filters for the ION and (by special assembly) Mailbu, which would turn gray within two weeks of installation.
#17978 of 18373 windshield protectors?? by kurtamaxxxguy Jan 24, 2009 (7:44 pm)
Suggestions for anything that might help protect windshields from rock damage would be appreciated.   It's rock throwing season on the Oregon freeways and my glass is already getting chipped.
#17979 of 18373 Check Engine Light by redwood66 Jan 26, 2009 (6:09 pm)
I have a 96 Brighton wagon with almost 105, 000 miles. Today, the CEL went on immediately after one of my headlights was replaced. Could there be any connection, or is this coincidental? No previous problems with CEL. I tried calling my mechanic, but had left for the day.
#17980 of 18373 Re: 07 Impreza no rear end traction? [jiromo] by paisan Jan 26, 2009 (6:30 pm)
Replying to: jiromo (Jan 10, 2009 10:27 am) 07 Impreza AWD 11,000 miles Automatic    I found my rear passenger tire flat last Saturday (1/3/2008). There was a nail sticking out of the sidewall. My nearest dealership is about 50 miles away.    So, I had to have the tire replaced locally. I couldn't find the exact match for the factory tires (Bridgestone). So, I had to have a BF Goodrich with the same specs installed.    I took my car to Subaru on Wednesday for other service (I have been having issues with the heat/defrost controls sticking). It was slightly snowing that day and I took the interstate. I still drove around 65 to 70 mph because the conditions weren't bad. I had no issues with traction or sliding.    This morning, I got in my car and on to the interstate. I was going about 70 and the rear end of my car just started coming out from behind me. It was like I was driving on ice. There is no ice. It's too warm for ice. The roads were a little damp, but there was no reason for my car to behaving in that manner. (Honestly, it felt like I was driving my husband's mustang at too fast of a speed in pouring down rain.) I pulled off and was attempting to turn into a gas station. The rear end of my car just start skipping/jumping and shuddering.    My tire pressure appears to be fine. I checked all of my lug nuts. I have no lights on on my dashboard. I do not have a traction control button. My emergency brake was not on. I checked under the car and under the hood to make sure I didn't see any leaks of any sort.    I have never pulled anything with my car. I don't drive my car crazy-- I'm an adult female.    I can take curves at about 35 mph max without my car acting up. At 70mph on a straight-a-way my car starts fishtailing. My car has NEVER handled like this!    What else do I need to check before I have my car towed to Subaru??    I have Subaru Roadside assistance, so hopefully I won't have to pay for the tow. I don't like having to be without it. I don't like my husbands car.    Edited to add: There was some kind of a low whistling noise coming from my car on my slow drive back to my home.   My guess is in this order:   1) Wheel Bearing   or   2) front lower control arm bushing   -mike Subaru Guru and Track Instructor
#17981 of 18373 Re: AVO High Flow Panel Filter - any good? [kurtamaxxxguy] by paisan Jan 26, 2009 (6:36 pm)
Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 17, 2009 3:31 pm) I'm noticing a lot of dust around Portland, which is a byproduct of the gravel they used for snow traction. Indeed, the engine bay has become very dusty - was not true through all of the summer months!    One high tech shop here is advertising AVO High Flow Panel Filters, which they claim have a dramatic improvement in airflow without loss of filtration.    But I am leery. The design seems similar to K & M filters which, while being higher flow than stock, let a lot more dust and dirt get into the engine. I'm not particularly interested in filling engine and oil with dirt and dust !!!    Any of the performance folks here know if AVO filters do what they say (increase air flow without loss of filtration)? I could just buy stock filters more often to be on the safe side!   We just did a 30k on a customer's car with an AVO filter. The rubber around the edges of it came off in like 5k miles for him. We replaced it with an oem style paper filter. I would get a K&N before the AVO one.   -mike Subaru Guru and Track Instructor Replies to this message: kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 26, 2009 7:14 pm)
#17982 of 18373 Re: AVO High Flow Panel Filter - any good? [paisan] by kurtamaxxxguy Jan 26, 2009 (7:14 pm)
Replying to: paisan (Jan 26, 2009 6:36 pm) I'll stick with Subie filters for now. Thanks, Mike.
#17983 of 18373 Door Seals by vtdog Jan 28, 2009 (4:26 pm)
My son lives in Northern Maine. The rubber door gaskets on his '02 Forester need to be replaced. His local dealer wants $ 96 each plus $ 40 labor per door. They told him it was a common problem in very cold areas due to the rubber breaking down in the ice/cold.   Has anyone replaced the gaskets? Is it difficult to do? He will be at my place in a few weeks and we could do the change out in a garage. I don't think it would be difficult to stick the gasket clips into the body, but one never can be sure.   Thanks
#17984 of 18373 Tire question by joknecht Jan 29, 2009 (10:51 pm)
Hi to all   This question may have been answered previously, but I could find a thread for it. I have a 2006 Outback XT , manual trans., with 30k miles and just sliced a front tire on a piece of metal and had it replaced with an identical new tire. My tire dealer said I just had to replace the one tire, it was okay as long as it was the same model and tread pattern. I have since heard that you should really replace both tires on the same axle. Any advice? Replies to this message: hammerhead (Jan 29, 2009 11:52 pm) steve_ (Jan 30, 2009 7:21 am)
#17985 of 18373 Re: Tire question [joknecht] by hammerhead Jan 29, 2009 (11:52 pm)
Replying to: joknecht (Jan 29, 2009 10:51 pm) You may have to replace all 4...   If the difference in circumference between the new tire vs other 3 30k tires is more than 1/4 inch, it can cause all manner of problems with differentials, AWD, ABS, etc.   I think .25" circumference equates to about 2/32" of tread depth (I know I'll get corrected if it's not) If the new tire has 2/32" more (deeper) tread than the other 3, it's 4 tire time.   Been there, done that. Cheers! Paul Replies to this message: steve_ (Jan 30, 2009 7:21 am)
#17986 of 18373 Re: Tire question [hammerhead] by steve_ HOST Jan 30, 2009 (7:21 am)
Replying to: hammerhead (Jan 29, 2009 11:52 pm) Or get the new tire shaved?   My sister is going through this right now with her Forester, but she hasn't installed the new tire yet. She got a set from TireRack not too many months ago so she's crossing her fingers on the differential with the new one that just arrived.

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