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Forum: Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance 04-09-2013, 05:48 AM
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Posted By drewk2
WOW, around a 35% increase in gas mileage. I...

WOW, around a 35% increase in gas mileage. I wonder if anyone else has gotten a near 35% increase in gas mileage after their 60k maintenance...
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance 04-05-2013, 06:31 AM
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Posted By drewk2
I agree with you 100%.

I agree with you 100%.
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance 04-05-2013, 06:30 AM
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Views: 104,001
Posted By drewk2
I wonder if you can jack up the engine a few...

I wonder if you can jack up the engine a few inches (like I did on my 2005 LGT as shown in post #595)?
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance 03-16-2013, 06:57 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 48,746
Posted By drewk2
Would you trust someone called "Meaty" over...

Would you trust someone called "Meaty" over actual engineers when it comes to a timing belt?
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance 10-23-2012, 06:51 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 48,746
Posted By drewk2
Luckily, I have VERY strong hands and wrists and...

Luckily, I have VERY strong hands and wrists and turned them back to the center and held them while my friend installed the vise grips.
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance 09-21-2012, 06:39 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 48,746
Posted By drewk2
Good luck. Let us know how it goes....

Good luck.
Let us know how it goes....
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance 09-19-2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 48,746
Posted By drewk2
Have you ever done one of these timing belts...

Have you ever done one of these timing belts before?

If not, I can't believe you had the cajones to attempt this by yourself without having someone experienced with you.

More power to you!
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance 08-10-2012, 06:46 AM
Replies: 766
Views: 104,001
Posted By drewk2
I'm a little offended that none of my tips were...

I'm a little offended that none of my tips were included....:lol:
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance 05-20-2012, 07:27 AM
Replies: 766
Views: 104,001
Posted By drewk2
Bring them back to them, have them get the...

Bring them back to them, have them get the correct plugs, and then tell them to change them out in their parking lot.

I would love to see their reaction if they accepted the job, not knowing how...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 05-01-2012, 08:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 980
Posted By drewk2
Your lower road noise is probably a function of a...

Your lower road noise is probably a function of a different type/brand of tire because road noise usually increases with the use of wider tires.
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 04-24-2012, 06:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 980
Posted By drewk2
"WANT to use 215/50/17, but everyone says that...

"WANT to use 215/50/17, but everyone says that they're too tall for a stock suspension".

Who is "everyone"? The difference between a 215/45/17 and a 215/50/17 is only about 10 millimeters. I...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 03-22-2012, 09:39 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,057
Posted By drewk2
Has ANYONE who owns a Legacy that is out of the...

Has ANYONE who owns a Legacy that is out of the warranty period gotten the Subaru dealer to replace the trunk release cable for free?:icon_ques
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 03-22-2012, 09:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 980
Posted By drewk2
215/50/17 Tires?

Has anyone installed size 215/50/17 tires on their Legacy GT?

I live in an area where the roads are not well maintained (potholes), and I feel that going from the stock 215/45/17 to 215/50/17...
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance 03-21-2012, 06:57 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 48,746
Posted By drewk2
We used an air impact-wrench to get mine off. It...

We used an air impact-wrench to get mine off. It barely fit between the pulley and radiator, but it worked.
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance 03-01-2012, 06:52 AM
Replies: 766
Views: 104,001
Posted By drewk2
Or, you can check out my post #595. Others have...

Or, you can check out my post #595. Others have done this too.

Jack up the motor a few inches, and with normal tools the job is easy.
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 01-07-2012, 08:21 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,057
Posted By drewk2
This problem seems so common, that I am surprised...

This problem seems so common, that I am surprised that a recall to fix this has not been issued.
Forum: Detailing, Maintenance, and Long-term care 12-29-2011, 07:35 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 35,171
Posted By drewk2
That is what I said in post #241.

That is what I said in post #241.
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance 11-22-2011, 07:02 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 48,746
Posted By drewk2
I would wait till 100k.

I would wait till 100k.
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance 11-13-2011, 08:26 AM
Replies: 766
Views: 104,001
Posted By drewk2
You mean like how I did in post #595? :)

You mean like how I did in post #595? :)
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 10-24-2011, 06:55 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,057
Posted By drewk2
From what I know, the only time a dealer will...

From what I know, the only time a dealer will replace anything for free is if the car is still under warranty, or a part is covered under some type of recall program.

My dealer is a 60 mile round...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 10-23-2011, 10:51 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,057
Posted By drewk2
Are you saying that the trunk cable will be...

Are you saying that the trunk cable will be replaced for free for ALL 2005-2009 Legacy sedan owners, or only if they are still under warranty?
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance 07-21-2011, 09:36 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 48,746
Posted By drewk2
My advice is to definitely have a friend...

My advice is to definitely have a friend (preferably mechanically inclined) to help.
Believe me, two pairs of eyes are better than one when it comes to making sure everything is aligned and...
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance 07-04-2011, 08:05 AM
Replies: 766
Views: 104,001
Posted By drewk2
My mechanic friend is more of the expert, but he...

My mechanic friend is more of the expert, but he thought you could remove the motor mount bolts and jack up the engine slowly without removal of anything else. We slowly jacked up the driver side...
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance 06-28-2011, 04:16 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 48,746
Posted By drewk2
Me and my mechanic friend done my timing...

Me and my mechanic friend done my timing belt/water pump, accessory belts, and spark plugs this past weekend. I used the Gates timing belt kit complete with water pump.

Some thoughts:
--2...
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance 06-28-2011, 04:06 PM
Replies: 766
Views: 104,001
Posted By drewk2
Changed my timing belt, water pump, idlers, ac...

Changed my timing belt, water pump, idlers, ac belt, ps and alternator belt, and spark plugs this weekend.

To make it easy to change the spark plugs, my mechanic buddy came up with an idea that...
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