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Forum: Transmissions 03-18-2013, 02:31 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,095
Posted By Apex-XT
If your trans is slipping, this wont help. But if...

If your trans is slipping, this wont help. But if it is slamming in gear @ 2-3...

DO THIS! Before you go to the dealer. This is what they will do. Go to Post #40 of this thread to review the...
Forum: Interior/Audio 12-26-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,365
Posted By Apex-XT
Happened to me over the last week.... left rear...

Happened to me over the last week.... left rear door froze shut. I tried to pull open and something popped and rattled down inside. I dissassembled the door and used JBWeld to put it back together...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 12-25-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 3,470
Views: 209,521
Posted By Apex-XT
Yea, same here, kept all the orig idlers/pumps at...

Yea, same here, kept all the orig idlers/pumps at 1st 110k service, decided to bite the bullet while I was in there for the 2nd round. Good insurance. Went back in with an upgraded STI oil pump, 13mm...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 12-23-2012, 10:01 AM
Replies: 3,470
Views: 209,521
Posted By Apex-XT
At 212k mi now, stock turbo starting to go. On...

At 212k mi now, stock turbo starting to go. On very cold mornings, at 20F or lower, here in CO so far this winter, I occasionally will hear the 'BBs in a tin can' rattle on startup for about a...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 10-16-2012, 08:44 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,647
Posted By Apex-XT
And, depending on your mileage, you may want to...

And, depending on your mileage, you may want to change out the water pump and/or oil pump. I did both b/c I was 204k and I skipped the wp at the 100k timing belt change. If you do the oil pump, look...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 10-16-2012, 02:24 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,647
Posted By Apex-XT
Exactly what I thought... and why I buttoned it...

Exactly what I thought... and why I buttoned it up and kept going.


This... this is the answer to my question - i.e. NO SYMMETRY. But I understand now.


Yes I am. And that's why I visit...
Forum: Detailing, Maintenance, and Long-term care 10-16-2012, 02:19 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 19,016
Posted By Apex-XT
Amen... just can't help tinkering!

Amen... just can't help tinkering!
Forum: Vendor Classifieds 10-15-2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 16,666
Posted By Apex-XT
Shout out for Mike and Infamous Performance

I wanted to let everyone know about the extra effort that Mike @ Infamous Performance went through to help get me an oil pump late last week....

I had ordered a pump on Monday from another...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 10-15-2012, 09:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,647
Posted By Apex-XT
Just did my timing belt this weekend. R&R all the...

Just did my timing belt this weekend. R&R all the belts, upper & lower radiator hoses, oil pump & seal, water pump and tstat.

But, I have a question...

After getting the belt on, before...
Forum: Detailing, Maintenance, and Long-term care 10-14-2012, 07:50 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 19,016
Posted By Apex-XT
Any one know of sources here in the US? I just...

Any one know of sources here in the US? I just Googled it and found it all over AU via Caltex. Or is this strictly an AU product? There's plenty of Havoline products available here. Is there a...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 10-03-2012, 12:19 PM
Replies: 3,470
Views: 209,521
Posted By Apex-XT
Now at 204k miles, 2006 OB-XT Ltd, 5EAT ...

Now at 204k miles, 2006 OB-XT Ltd, 5EAT

About to do the timing belt. Will replace idlers, v-belts, hoses, water pump and thermostat. Looking at replacing the oil cooler pipe per this thread:...
Forum: Detailing, Maintenance, and Long-term care 10-03-2012, 12:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,841
Posted By Apex-XT
Part number? About to do timing belt, idlers...

Part number?
About to do timing belt, idlers and WP. May as well replace while there if not too costly. 2006 with 204k miles.
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 07-26-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 3,470
Views: 209,521
Posted By Apex-XT
Now at 198K...

Now at 198K...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 06-08-2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 3,470
Views: 209,521
Posted By Apex-XT
Now @ 194k...

Now @ 194k...
Forum: Detailing, Maintenance, and Long-term care 04-12-2012, 09:20 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 19,016
Posted By Apex-XT
Saw a recent article on oil related to my wife's...

Saw a recent article on oil related to my wife's Toyota Highlander Hybrid...

Issue is that Hybrid owners aren't getting the mileage claimed by Toyota. Toyota has now gone to using 5w-20 oil...
Forum: Transmissions 02-08-2012, 07:04 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,095
Posted By Apex-XT
Just finished wiping Memory 2 with FreeSSM and...

Just finished wiping Memory 2 with FreeSSM and then using the procedure a few posts back to re-learn (Used RomRaider Logger to watch the Throttle Opening values) ... Seems to be shifting normal...
Forum: Transmissions 02-08-2012, 01:27 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,095
Posted By Apex-XT
Understood, and I would tend to agree with you....

Understood, and I would tend to agree with you. How could they release a product that loses programming when you change the battery!?

But, I'm relaying what the Subie Service Manager said to me.
Forum: Transmissions 02-08-2012, 01:12 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,095
Posted By Apex-XT
5EAT Learned Codes Problem - Read This!!

Head's up all....

I had the slamming shifting about a year ago and solved the problem with a local shop that diagnosed loss of 'Learned Codes' and reprogrammed them for me.

Last week, I...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 01-03-2012, 10:46 AM
Replies: 18,990
Views: 489,899
Posted By Apex-XT
Clean your AFM!!

Over the weekend I cleaned the AFM...

Story (pls bear with me on this)...

My wife drives an '07 Toyo Highlander Hybrid. A few weeks ago she told me she has a CEL and it had been on for a...
Forum: Transmissions 12-22-2011, 07:11 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,095
Posted By Apex-XT
FWIW, I used FreeSSM to reset my TCU, including...

FWIW, I used FreeSSM to reset my TCU, including the learned codes, and ran it awhile. It didn't re-learn on its own. I had to take it to service for a procedure that they use to test, then input...
Forum: Transmissions 12-09-2011, 10:01 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,095
Posted By Apex-XT
See my post above... I performed at least 3...

See my post above... I performed at least 3 Dealer Flushes (each about $150) and a full flush and filter change myself and they never fixed the problem. For me, the 5EAT had lost its learned codes....
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 11-08-2011, 08:37 AM
Replies: 3,470
Views: 209,521
Posted By Apex-XT
170k over the weekend....

170k over the weekend....
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 10-04-2011, 06:15 AM
Replies: 3,470
Views: 209,521
Posted By Apex-XT
Check your inner front axle boots. That's how it...

Check your inner front axle boots. That's how it starts...esp. the pass side. Throws grease on the exhaust manifold.
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance 09-22-2011, 02:28 PM
Replies: 446
Views: 79,365
Posted By Apex-XT
Yes, *Original* stock turbo, and a Subie stock up...

Yes, *Original* stock turbo, and a Subie stock up pipe from a STI. And as noted, there are others who have higher mileage on stock, although mine is a '06. I doubt that is any sort of a record.
Forum: Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance 09-22-2011, 02:24 PM
Replies: 446
Views: 79,365
Posted By Apex-XT
Yes- new axle nut

+1 on New axle nut...

The NAPA kit I used in the write-up above came with a nut. You can also pick them up pretty cheaply from your local dealer. If you're ordering a non-OE replacement, ask the...
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