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Manual calls for Transmax J. Is there a WalMart substitute that does the trick? i.e. Castrol Multi Vehicle Import ATF made by BP says it exceeds JASO 1A and JWS 3309. Am I better off waiting until dealer opens tomorrow?

I went with WalMart as per car's rating on both of my 05 (OB and Legacy). It's cheaper than Autozone for same rating.

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OK to update, the airbag light on the dash board has been coming on (and going off) more frequently now. The horn and cruise control work when the light is on which from my reading seemed to eliminate clockspring. Yesterday when the light was on, I had the dealer read the code: 26 Passenger Airbag Indicator Failure. Tech told me to keep an eye out for when the light stayed on if the overhead console (by the center map lights) was still functioning as he has had to replace a number of these. Today, the lights were still functioning so the next possibility I'm told is something amiss in the seat belt tensioning mechanism/circuit for the passenger side. My understanding is that when the airbags deploy, an explosive charge in the seat belt mechanism is released to keep the passenger from kissing the airbag. Anyone have any idea where the connectors are located and how/if I should try and reseat the connectors? I would hate to have my monkeying around deploy the airbags. Apparently the dealer can test the mechanism by inserting a resistor in line?? I just thought I'd check the connector before going back to see if that solved the problem.

pun intended?

Snap trap (skull crusher) with peanut butter always worked for me and ant traps if the ants become a problem. Happy hunting.

http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/1128610/ 3 M on sale at Amazon 9.95 after rebate. Wiping a few coats of liquid UV sealant available at Autozone etc. is a suggested way of prolonging the effects.

The best part of all of the above suggested methods is that you can do it without pulling the engine...

Check out ebay "headlight cleaner". There are kits for about $6 w/ free shipping or WalMart "headlight restoration" for about $15-20. They all work about the same. Mild abrasive/elbow grease and a sealant. You could try toothpaste/clear spray paint but kit would be cheaper. Be sure to mask off adjacent areas.

I've only used Subaru rebuild kits to repair broken boots on my original axles but perhaps someone here can recommend the preferred axle replacements so we don't see Uniberp here later asking about the various unwanted effects related to some aftermarket axles.

Here in CT local Autozone will loan two different versions of O2 wrenches. Give them a deposit and return to get your money back. As I recall, one has a swivel on it as well.

For the record, please describe. Did you just add Seafoam to the gas tank or did you feed it through one of the intake lines?

I've always wondered what you use that big friggin sledge hammer for that's lying in the engine bay.

Dealer said airbag light had to be ON and then they could read the code. Since it is intermittent, and usually goes off after I restart the car, this is going to be a matter of timing it just right since the dealer isn't close to my home and it only happens once in a while. Found this: Airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an Asian Airbag specific scanner. The only non-dealer scan tool we have found available for these vehicles is the Launch Scanner line.

3yr/36,000 mile warranty puts me over at 56K miles. I will see if I can find where the connector is. Does the OBDII reader tell you airbag fault locations?

2008 OB 56k miles. On occasion the dash airbag light stays on. After I turn the ignition off/on, the light will be off. Car never had any accident or damage. Any ideas for diagnosis?

Agreed! Let the dealer replace the catalytic converter if that is what is needed (code is usually for bank 1, i.e. passenger side, below efficiency). It's not a cheap fix. Subaru mechanic suggested to me that damage to the cat is related to the ethanol additive in the gas but do you get that additive in Fla.?

Here's a link to the engine section of the USMB repair manual. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=44 Yes there is a particular sequence to torquing the bolts so read a lot before you wrench a little. Almost forgot, welcome to the site. You will find some talented members who are very generous with their knowledge but it is best to use the search function and a Haynes manual may be of help.

Well yeah, but you know this devil now as compared to the demon you may buy to replace it!

Please explain as I am getting the 0420 code regularly and the dealer attributes it to local ethanol gas. Be nice if I could use some "Mechanic in a Bottle" to fix this issue.

Good old fashion snap traps baited with peanut butter works for me whenever and wherever mice are problematic.

Weston, just inland from Westport. For the first 4 days homes had 97% power outage. There were trees down over power lines on just about every road in town. See ya on 95, or better yet, I'll call you if I need a HG job:banana:

Congratulations. And you finished up before hurricane Irene smacked the stuffing out of us. We only got power back today. 7 days no electricity, no water, no sanitation and worse of all, no internet... no USMB!

Hey GrossGary, I was in W. Va. a while back. Pretty sure the money (or jewelry) is mine. PM me for address.

Congratulations from the cheap seats!