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What Type of Suspension Do Subaru Vehicles Have? How Does the Subaru Suspension System Work?



What Type of Suspension Does A Subaru Have? | How Does The Subaru Suspension System Work?

 

4-Wheel Independent Suspension

Subaru suspensions are designed for ground clearance and dynamic balance to handle whatever the road throws at you.  Whether you're looking for the sporty handling and dynamic cornering of the Subaru WRX, or the extra ground clearance of the Subaru Outback or Forester that allows for smooth handling on and off the road, the 4-wheel independent…
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Subaru Puddle Lights


Subaru Puddle Lights | Subaru Puddle Light Recall | Subaru Service Bulletin WQE-41


You may have heard recently about Subaru Puddle Lights being recalled on certain Subaru models. The story has been all over the national and local media and we wanted to help clear up some confusion. Subaru Puddle Lights are an optional accessory installed on certain Subaru models. Most Subaru vehicles do not have these puddle lights. Often Subaru models have an interior light on…
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How Does Subaru Handle Recalls? How Do I Know if My Subaru Has an Open Recall?


How Does Subaru Handle Recalls? | How Do I Know if My Subaru Has an Open Recall? | Subaru Is Always Proactive Instead of Reactive When It Comes To Vehicle Recalls


Subaru is a leader in the automotive industry when it comes to safety. Safety is the first element considered when a Subaru is designed, and every effort is made to produce the safest vehicle possible. Every Subaru vehicle on the market today is an IIHS Top…
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How to Get Your Car Ready for Spring | 7 Spring Car Care Tips


7 Spring Car Care Tips | How to Get Your Car Ready for Spring | When Do I Swap Winter Tires for Summer Tires?



The changing of the seasons is often one of the best ways to time basic automobile maintenance. 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 filter is still clean enough to do…
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How Do I Change A Flat Tire In My Subaru?

How Do I Change a Flat Tire In My Subaru? | Subaru Tire-Changing Safety Tips | What Tools Do I Need to Change A Flat Tire?

With the new 2013 Subaru models came several revisions to the Subaru Owner's Manuals. Among the updates are several "How To" sections, including how to change your oil and how to change a flat tire.  The information below comes directly from the 2013 Subaru Outback/Legacy Owner's Manual. (Find…
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What Do Shocks and Struts Do?

 
What Do Shocks and Struts Do? | How Do Shocks and Struts Work? | How Do You Know if Shocks and Struts Need Replacement? 
 

 

What Are Shocks and Struts?

 

Shocks and struts influence the control and handling characteristics of your vehicle while holding the tires to the road. They control the action of the spring to resist bottoming out -- like when you hit a pothole -- and keep the movement of the springs under control when they rebound…

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What is a Powertrain? What is Lifetime Powertrain Protection?

What is a Powertrain? | What is the Lifetime Powertrain Protection Plan? | What is covered by my Stanley Subaru Lifetime Powertrain Protection Plan? Let's Ask the Subaru Experts:

 

 

First, a refresher course in automotive parts and pieces: A vehicle's powertrain is made up of the engine, transmission, transfer case, differentials, and drive axles. Essentially, the powertrain is the system that powers the car, and then transfers that power through to the wheels of the…

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

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 Cabin Air Filter? Why Do I Need to Replace It?

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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How Can I Save Money on my Next Road Trip?

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...



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A road trip often means big bucks...

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How to Get Your Car Ready for Spring

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


Tens of thousands have crashed, been injured or died due to towing accidents; AutoMD.com provides a guide for safe towing as Spring/Summer road trip season approaches



 

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 correct towing techniques is clearly a contributing factor. So, as the Spring/Summer road trip and tow season approaches, the experts at AutoMD.com have put together their Top Ten Towing Tips to make…

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