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How Does a Multi-Link Suspension Work? How Does a Multi-Link Suspension Differ From Fixed Rear Axle?

Jeanne Dennison
What is a Multi-Link Suspension? | How Does a Multi-Link Suspension Differ From a Fixed Rear Axle? | Advantages and Disadvantages of Both Systems | Stanley Subaru's Technical Schmecnical Lesson 4: Multi-Link Suspensions

As described by Steven Rupp of Popular Hot Rodding Magazine:

Suspension 101

In a perfect world, all the roads would be perfectly flat, without bumps, and suspensions wouldn't even be needed. But as we all know, that is far from reality. Once you?

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What is a Catalytic Converter? How Do Catalytic Converters Work?

Jeanne Dennison
Stanley Subaru's Technical Schmecnical Lesson 3: Catalytic Converters
What is a Catalytic Converter? | How Do Catalytic Converters Work? | Subaru PZEV Vehicles | PZEV Technology
First, a diagram courtesy of Subaru's Drive Magazine Fall 2004 Issue. Second, a chemically based analysis from HowStuffWorks.com, and third, an explanation of Subaru's PZEV vehicles and how catalytic converters fit into the PZEV equation.

 
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What is a Cabin Air Filter? Why Do I Need to Replace It?

Jeanne Dennison
Stanley Subaru's Technical Schmecnical Lesson 2: Cabin Air Filters| What is a Cabin Air Filter? | Why Do I Need it Replaced? Subaru vehicles are equipped with a HEPA filter system, located behind the glove box. The filter is responsible for filtering air that enters the cabin of the vehicle.Information from Saving Money Today and eHow on Replacing Cabin Air Filters in Subaru vehicles.
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What is More Expensive Than a Gallon of Gas?

Jeanne Dennison




Are you frustrated with inflated gas prices? Tired of spending an entire day's pay to fill up your tank?
Here is a list of things MORE EXPENSIVE than a gallon of gas:

Gas prices have risen from $1.34 just under ten years ago, (Hmm, what happened ten years ago?) to a staggering nationwide average of just more than $4-an approximate 64 percent increase. In an effort to help everyone cope, I've put…
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How Can I Save Money on my Next Road Trip?

Jeanne Dennison
How to Save Money on Your Next Road Trip: Stanley Subaru share this advice from FoxBusiness and AskPatty.com.  Advice when preparing for your cross-country road trips this Summer:Thousands of Americans will hit the road over the next few weeks to travel as their children are out of school for spring break. Even more will find themselves on the nation's highways on summer vacations. Here are five tips to save you money on your next road trip...



Photo Courtesy: CarReview.com

A road trip often means big bucks...

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How to Get Your Car Ready for Spring

Jeanne Dennison
Spring Cleaning for Your Car
Things to take care of once warmer weather rolls around.

The changing of the seasons is often one of the best ways to time basic automobile maintenance. According to Edmunds.com, the dawn of spring is the perfect reminder for you to verify that your windshield wipers are still in good shape, your tires are holding air and your air…
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Ten Towing Tips to Keep You Safe

Jeanne Dennison

Tens of thousands have crashed, been injured or died due to towing accidents; AutoMD.com provides guide for safe towing as Spring/Summer road trip season approaches. Stanley Subaru shares the following safety tips as compiled by AutoMD.com and AskPatty.com. Subaru Towing Capacity Chart, State Towing Regulations, Maine Towing Regulations, and Top Ten Towing Tips. Did you know that over 15,000 people have been killed in crashes involving passenger vehicles towing trailers since 1975(1) with more than 65,000 crashes involving passenger vehicles towing trailers occurring in one year alone(2)? Lack of knowledge of…

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How Do I Get My Scooter Ready For Spring?

Jeanne Dennison
Your Questions are Answered by our Service Manager, Neil Harriman!

Question 1: What do I need to do to get my scooter ready for Spring?
Neil Says: If you are going to get your scooter ready for Spring yourself, use the following checklist to ensure your safety on the road:
  1. Check your tires for tread wear and cracking.
  2. Check your front and rear tire pressure. Front 28-32 psi, rear 30-34 psi.
  3. Check your front and?
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How To Care for Turbocharged Subaru Vehicles

Jeanne Dennison

 How to Care for your Turbocharged Subaru Vehicle. Protect your turbocharged Subaru Vehicle with the recommended basic operation and maintenance guidelines regarding: Turbocharger, Engine Oil and Filter, Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement Interval, Racing-Type Driving, Engine Oil Level, Oil Changes, Fuel Requirements, Modifications, Years of Driving, Driving Tips, and a sampling of Stanley Subaru's Current Inventory of Subaru's with Turbocharged Engines.



   New Subaru vehicles are thoroughly checked for quality and craftsmanship. Safety, performance, and dependability are given top priority, making the vehicles easy to operate and maintain.The following information updates factory recommendations for the care and…

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