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Subaru Gas Saving Tips

April 23, 2020by admin in Blog tagged , , , ,

Your Subaru has a heavy all wheel drive system that keeps you safe and steady year round. However that means your Subaru is carrying some extra weight that lowers your fuel efficiency. Don’t despair! We’ll give you some tips to make sure you’re getting the most out of your mile.

Handle of a gasoline pump pumping gas into car.
  1. Keep your Subaru’s tires properly inflated. On most Subarus, proper inflation means somewhere between 29 to 32 PSI. Make sure you take a moment to check what color the caps are on your tire stems. Black caps mean your tires have been filled with air, but green caps denote that your tires are filled with nitrogen and a regular air pump won’t work.
  2. Service your Subaru at the maintenance intervals. Keeping your Subaru running like a top will prevent the engine from consuming more gasoline than it ought to. We list the intervals on our website but a rule of thumb is taking your car in for an inspection every 15,000 miles.
  3. Change air filters regularly. Air filters filter the air that flows into your engine and mixes with the gasoline. If your filter hasn’t been changed in a while, it may be full of debris and your Subaru won’t run as efficiently as it could.
  4. Use the right oil for your model. Most Subarus use 5W-30 or 0W-20. We recommend using only synthetic oil for the most efficient engine operation.

At Soobie Surgeons, we take pride in keeping your vehicle running the best it could be. We always follow careful procedures to maintain your vehicle. Our work helps you save gas, and we sleep better at night knowing we did our part for the planet.

Driving in the rain

Driving in the rain

April 22, 2020by admin in Blog tagged , , ,

Your Subaru’s all wheel drive provides great traction in the rain, but here are some tips you can follow to be even safer in the spring storms! Next time you’re out in your Forester, Outback, Impreza, Ascent, or Legacy, you can keep yourself safe by following these six simple guidelines.

Six tips for safe driving in bad weather, highlighted lower on the page.
Photo courtesy of Oregon DOT
  1. Turn on your windshield wipers – This is a no-brainer, but are your wipers up to snuff? They ought to be replaced on your Subaru every six months.
  2. Turn on your headlights – It’s important to make sure your Subaru’s headlights, low beams and turn signals are all working correctly. Check these out by having someone else work the controls while you stand in front of your car. In inclement weather, having your low beams on will help other drivers to see you.
  3. Turn off your cruise control – Cruise control is a great way to save on gas and do your part for the environment by getting the most miles per gallon you can get in your Subaru. However, during inclement weather its important you stay alert and in full control of your Subaru.
  4. Slow down – Slippery roads make it difficult to stop, even with all wheel drive, so make sure you give yourself extra reaction time by slowing down.
  5. Increase your stopping distance – Like slowing down, increasing the distance between yourself and the vehicle in front of you will give you more time to react if the car in front of you starts to slip. Subaru’s eyesight technology on new cars can assist with stopping, but its still important to keep a safe distance, even in normal driving conditions.
  6. Steer clear of standing water – Rain can cause large puddles to form on the road, which will it turn cause you to hydroplane and lose control of your Subaru. Do your best to avoid water on the road, especially because you never know how deep it may be!

As always, Soobie Surgeons can help you make sure everything is working on your Subaru. Your safety and comfort is our priority!

Day Trip at Valley Grove

April 20, 2020by admin in Blog tagged , , , , , , , ,

If you’re looking for a short day trip away from the hustle and bustle of the cities, we’d like to recommend checking out Valley Grove. We took our Subaru there last weekend to see the two historic churches.

Old and new churches built in 1862 and 1894

Valley Grove Lutheran church disbanded in the 1970’s. The two historic churches are now preserved by the Valley Grove Preservation Society. A gorgeous sweeping restored prairie surrounds the two churches with walking paths throughout. The churches are only an hour away from Minneapolis and Saint Paul, so why not pack a picnic in your Forester, Outback or Impreza and hit the road? You might see us there.

Cracked Belts!

April 16, 2020by admin in Blog

Your Subaru has a number of belts at the front of the engine that run your air conditioning, recharge your battery and even help with steering. Its important to replace them periodically. If they break while you’re out and about you might end up without cool air, a dead battery or have a hard time steering. Here’s a photo of a belt about to break filled with cracks.

Cracked accessory belt

Subaru Highlight: BRZ

April 13, 2020by admin in Blog tagged , ,

The Subaru BRZ is the perfect coupe for back country roads, winding scenic highways and late night drives. With a perky 205 horsepower two liter boxer engine, rear wheel drive, and a six speed manual – you can’t go wrong.

White Subaru BRZ sports coupe
Subaru unveils the newest BRZ

The Subaru BRZ or “Boxer, Rear-Wheel Drive, Zenith” is one of the newer cars in Subaru’s lineup, yet it stands apart. The rest of the Subarus are ultimate all wheel drive utilitarian all reliable tanks, even the WRX attracts those looking for a fun car for year round driving. But what about the BRZ?

The BRZ is a joint project from Subaru and Toyota. Toyota marketed it first as the Scion FRS, and now the 86 in an homage to the original Toyota AE86. The BRZ is how Subaru markets the coupe, and it includes a few key differences from the 86 including different paint and interior options, revised styling, and a sports equipment package that adds a few nice performance features.

White front fascia of the Subaru BRZ sports coupe
Subaru BRZ

The BRZ is the perfect car when the drive is all that matters. We’re big fans.

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