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Yeah, bittersweet comedy, Pete 'n' Tillie (1972) starring Walter MAtthau and Carol Burnett mostly about a lackluster marriage but also about the special bonds developed when these parents of a dying child devote their time to ensuring a fun packed and as full as possible life in a short period of time for the kid. BTW, woe is me my 2000 Legacy GT Auto has never broken 23MPG.

Reminds me of a 1970's movie where after tiring of bragging rights and gas mileage, a neighbor started adding gas to the other fellows car at night until the fellow nearly peed himself bragging that he was now getting close to 80 miles per gallon. Shortly thereafter... yup, he reversed his behavior and started siphoning off gas and watched as his neighbor reached near suicidal levels of despair over 3 mile per gallon conditions.

Thanks for the heads up. I too have stumbled across this site posted occasionally with an open link. It worked for me in the past and again coincidentally last week when I needed some information on repairing a Camry... yes, there is life after Subaru.

OK Here is the link to the Sticky. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?p=410273#post410273

Check out the "Sticky" compilation at the head of the threads. I believe this and many other FAQs are covered there. Welcome aboard.

You did say that the oil coats the "sides" of the engine, so for the short term, replace the valve cover gaskets and degrease the engine. The other repairs mentioned by Snowman (crank and cam seal) are a little more involved and could hopefully await and be coordinated with the next timing belt replacement. Cars are works in progress, some made on Monday and others on Friday. Take your pick, they are all made by men.

Bear in mind that a dent of that magnitude might itself affect the car's alignment.... bad Carma. BTW , the air freshener comes precalibrated from the convenience store... Any news on the brake fluid container/level?

While I didn't actually say ADD brake fluid, in this case, if the fluid was low, you could add some as a quick diagnostic test or even just support the float and see if the light went out. If that works, then check the pads and replace as indicated, wash and wax the car, replace air freshener and you're good to go.

Is it just possible that the brake fluid is low in the reservoir which would trigger the float to register "brake light" as when the brakes wear?? In other words, check the brake fluid level...

Dontcha just love happy endings.

Ditto 2000 Legacy GT

Would this have anything to do with the oft mentioned "doh" switch on top of the steering column? Common things happen commonly.

Brake rotor "warped". Some say the warpage is actually just brake pad material deposited on the rotor but regardless the end result is high spots on the rotor that become more noticeable when braking at highway speeds where the rotor is cooled down. Have the rotors ever been resurfaced with a brake pad replacement? I've been advised against numerous resurfacings as the rotors become thinner and more subject to thermal stresses that more easily cook the pad material onto the rotor. Sometimes it's better to just replace rotors if you are doing the job yourself than driving the rotors around town to be resurfaced. There are some scholarly posts on the subject if you use the search function.

For all you out of town complainers, just think about how ruff and tuff we locals must be to deal with these sort of mishaps on a daily basis... ah, just to live here in Corrupticut.

Hooray, the Moose (Paul) to the rescue... and we thought you were only an Old Generation prowler. Good to see you on the road and willing to lend a hand.

This just happened to my left turn signal on my 00 Legacy GT last week for the first time. At first, I thought there was a bulb out and that's why the fast signal but next time it worked properly??:-\

Manufacturer : SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Service Bulletin Num : 126800 Date of Bulletin: JUN 02, 2000 NHTSA Item Number: 613993 Component: OTHER Summary: THIS BULLETIN WILL HELP IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF WATNER ENTERING VEHICLES THROUGH THE FRONT MAP LIGHT AREA OF THE INTERIOR PANEL. *TT http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/tsb/results.cfm?start=16&SearchType=DrillDown&type=VEH ICLE&year=2000&make=SUBARU&model=LEGACY&vehtype=UN K&typenum=1&component_id=0&summary=true This is for MY2000 but go to a dealer and ask to see the TSB. It might save you some time reinventing the wheel.

No Joke. Thankful for warranties. Take that doggie in and let SOA figger' it out.

This happened to my 05 OB non turbo just as the auto trany died. New one installed under warranty.

Oil on the boots is another issue. There are grommets where the plugs go thru the valve cover . They need to be replaced occasionally, mine were done on my 2000 Legacy GT around 40,000 under warranty. It's a known issue. I think you pull the valve covers and replace the valve cover gasket at the same time as these grommets. Put this on the bottom of the honey-do list until you sort out the power issue.

If you are suffering from "mafundsarelow" try multiple drains and fills of AT fluid (Dextron I think? check manual). Cheap enough at WalMart by the gallon. Even if it's not a complete drain and refill the first time through, after you've drained, filled, spun around the block a few times and repeat drain, refill, spin around the block, repeat, you get a pretty good result under the circumstances. It's mentioned a few times on the board. Just don't overfill. If you are sure that your initial level is good, drain say 5 quarts and add 5 quarts... simple math at the college level. Good luck.

First of all, check to make sure of the source of the rattle. I once solved my cousin's similar complaint by removing a ton of crap from his spare tire well (towing hitch, loose screwdrivers etc). Now, excercising great care for life and limb, remove the interior cover from the rear hatch and have someone ride in the rear while you recreate the noise driving over bumps. Unless the door bumpers are gone and the door itself is rattling, the locking and opening linkage may be the culprit. Harmonic rattle at idle sounds to me like it may be from loose heat shields on exhaust.

OK I'll practice my typing tonite. Put key in ignition and turn on but DO NOT start car. Now buckle and unbuckle the drivers seat belt 15-20 times then leave belt buckled and turn key to off position and remove key. Now, each time you go to start the car the seat belt chime chimes 5 times and then stops whether or not the driver or passenger belts are buckled. Remember to Buckle Up though. I'd hate to see your head as a hood ornament on your car.

Too many problems for a new car. How many miles? Think Lemon Law if this continues. The details are posted conspicuously at the counter in the Service Desk area in most dealerships. You qualify among other things if they don't fix a problem after a certain number of attempts, and anyway, ask to meet with a regional rep. Discuss that your confidence in their product is seriously undermined. If they don't want to give you a replacement vehicle, casually suggest they give you a complimentary 6 year /100K warranty. That's what I got after all the hassle with my 2000 (long story). A friend received the same after his 05 Turbo kept stranding him with one problem after another. You'll have peace of mind and will also be reimbursed for the inconvenience of being an unpaid member of their Quality Control Department.

This is a known issue. It is related to the rear taillight assembly. Use the search function and you should be able to locate it. I am up to my knees in alligators right now but will try and help in the search if no one else chimes in. Just chased the alligators out and found the following link. The SEARCH function is your friend on this site. Check this link from December. You are not alone. The information seems to point to inadequate sealant and gives suggestions as to how to remove the unit and reseal. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=48874&highlight=leaking+rear+gate There may also be mention at the NHTSA.org site under TSBs for Subarus of that or related years.