The Dude Abides Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I tried something yesterday and it worked thought i would share. As many of you may or may not know my wife is in the hospital and has been for a while. On top of that superbowl sunday i wreck the minivan that hauls my kids. So i was able to fit all carseats into my wagon and have been useing that. A couple days ago while driveing it my break fluid light came on and the peddel got really hard and it was hard to stop. I toped off the fluid which wasnt low and carried on. When i got to the hospital the fluid light came on so i had this to say. I know your old and i know your sick but you cant do this right now. I promise that this summer when there is more time and money i will give you the parts you need but now you cant do this. Breaking down is not an option so youve got to suck it up and keep on chuggin because i dont have time for your crap right now. Thank you for your service but i need you now more then ever. I have a long list of things for you but not when its -23 degrees outside. Please just keep it together until theres more time. Since then it has been running better then its ever been. Just tought id share. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I have similar experiences with my Brat. I learned that you can't baby these things or they will walk all over you. You just got to get in and drive it like there is no tomorrow and it will do just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobcob Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I have similar experiences with my Brat. I learned that you can't baby these things or they will walk all over you. You just got to get in and drive it like there is no tomorrow and it will do just fine. I've learned to carry a piece of wire with me. Has a female spade terminal on one end and the other end is stripped. That way if/when the key switch refuses to start the car I can put the key to "on" and jump the starter directly off the battery:headbang: Came up with THAT plan after realizing that talking her into starting doesn't always work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Page 3 of The Idiot's guide to your Volkswagon says:" Make peace with your rump roast, for it bears you." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudduck Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 When I talk to my car, its mostly words that I can't really post here and it isn't ever too nice. But it does seem to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky92 Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I have always said..sometimes you just have to talk to your Subaru...ask backwoodsboy about Bucky...He now knows. I am looking forward to having my little "sit doen" with the Little Blue Coupe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woundedbrat Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I have that same problem with my starter and yeah got to talk to them show them who in charge ,yeah right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[HTi]Johnson Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I try to show mine who's boss, but it drives like it's an automatic, even though it's a stick. The RPMs go up, but not in relation to the speed. (Coughnewclutchcough). And my RX, if I try to show it who's boss, it blows a headgasket...damn turbos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwoodsboy Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 ..ask backwoodsboy about Bucky...He now knows. First I was like ...then ....then Then I decided there was nothing to be done but have a "sit down" and talk it out. Now Im Talk to your subie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 yupper - sometimes having a heart-to-heart is the only thing you can do. Most of the time it works, sometimes however, it doesnt, and one must dig deeper... The Dude Abides - I hope things get back on track for you real soon, and the Mrs is doing better & home soon, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDead Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 And here I thought I was the only one. Subaru's are like plants, they thrive when talked to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Subaru's are like plants, they thrive when talked to. :confused: Which kinds of plants you been talking to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaruguru Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 more like what plants has he been smokin lol;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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