I finally got my exhaust fixed on my Subaru Impreza (2013). As I mentioned before, I had backed through a plow’s snow berm at the end of my driveway in December.
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Impreza: New battery
My car (2013 Impreza) wouldn’t start the other day. It had been near 0°F overnight. The accessories seemed to work just fine, but nothing from the starter, not even a weak turn over and then die. Jumping with my NOCO jumper failed. Based on some possibly inaccurate results from a multi-meter and charger, 10V and only taking 2A, I bought a new battery.
Continue reading post "Impreza: New battery"Impreza brake calipers, suspension, money
It is perhaps deferred maintenance, but I had to put $2000 into my car (2013 Subaru Impreza). At this point that may just be around the value of the car itself. Brakes, suspension, and oil change. I’ve been wanting to get a new car, but that amount of money is going to make me want to keep this for at least another year to make it worth it. But I was somewhat forced into it by loss of most braking power.
Continue reading post "Impreza brake calipers, suspension, money"My car exhaust was rattling and making noise for quite some time. I finally fixed it, and it sounds much quieter, and even feels better.
Continue reading post "#3880"Impreza brake job of 2020
I replaced the brake pads, and the front calipers and rotors on my car this weekend. It ended up being a much longer and more tiring project than I thought, with some problems to deal with, but I made it. I’m glad I was able to with my health situation. I did struggle at times and thought I wouldn’t be able to make it, but I pushed on and did. I’m thankful my dad helped with much of it. My car is going and stopping much better now.
Continue reading post "Impreza brake job of 2020"I spent $900 to get my car’s AC running again.
Continue reading post "#3473"Today brought another episode in my recent spate of car troubles: The serpentine belt shredded itself and then popped off while I was up in Cleveland.
Continue reading post "#2935"I feel quite relieved having finally detached the rusted on wheel hub and backing plate from my car (Subaru Impreza).
Continue reading post "#2927"This week, while my car was in the shop, I got a loaner 2019 Subara Impreza with some fancy features.
Continue reading post "#2475"My car was in the shop this week for two recall issues.
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