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I got an email for a "free multi-point inspection" from the Subaru dealership. They said it takes about 45mins.

Anything I should be worried about? This dealership has done all the service since it was purchased there in '03 but I am now the 2nd owner and intend to do all the service myself. (never had anyone else work on my vehicles) With the exception of the spark plugs; haven't decided that one yet....

So what say you? :29::28: or....

Thanks! Glenn

 

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No horror stories so that's good! Appointment @ 10am so we will see.. I just did a major 90k service minus the brake fluid flush. Will they notice? ha ha ha :29:

Thanks for the suggestions and I will be asking for the printout. With any luck they will wash the car too, lol.

With 45mins of hanging out I'll kick a few tires & maybe take a new one out for a spin; for comparison.:gasp:

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Well that was relatively painless. Took 1hr and got a good report except a valve cover leak; only $600 for that and the spark plugs....

Small leak at the front drivers side lower corner Looks like it could be the timing cover to valve cover but I will have to pull the "skid cover" to see better. They made it sound worse that it really is but you can't blame them for fishing for $$$.

They washed the car for me! and Free donuts! :29:

 

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So here's the semi final report.... :28:

Oil fill cap left loose. Dipstick not fully re-inserted.

License plate bulbs bad: I later replaced

Coolant leak: Nope!

Major Oil leak: Nope, slight; wiped clean, 135mi's later still dry (Pass side lower front of the valve cover)

Tire Air Pressure: HUMMM!!! Checked??? They said that was part of the inspection, but the next day:

This car tracked straight and true; old tires/ new tires. Took a 135mi trip yesterday and it was pulling to the left. I was thinking; What did they do?

Up on ramps; no visible adjustments. Checked tire pressures....

RR/LR both 27psi. RF:23. LF:21. Funny they were all set at 35psi w/nitrogen less than 1000 mi's ago when bought @ Costco.

Going to meet the service manager today and give him an ear full. I mean really? I'm a driver! I rely on the knowledge that my tires are, not only new, but are up to the task with PROPER inflation!

What could have happened if I needed to avoid a collision? Taken a curve and rolled? Because the tires were under inflated?

As far as I am concerned they put my life, and others, in danger during that 135mi trip.

I will never take my vehicle to a dealership again, I can tell you that!

A free car wash.... Certainly not worth it! Oh yea; the bulbs were out....

Damm... (end rant)

 

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You were driving on underinflated tires before you came in. . .

edit: (unless you meant that is what they would say)

Really? I have been making multi-150mi trips and neither the night before or on the way to the dealership, 30mi, were there ANY ISSUE with pulling to the right. Seriously it will, as it is, change lanes! No input was needed to stay straight for easily 1/4 mi. And the next day it pulls and ALL 4 tires are low? (not parked on the street or available for access)

New tires, less than 1000mi, no potholes, no nails, no curbs; handled perfectly as always. Best handling vehicle I have ever had!

Between the service and my latest trip I only drove locally with a top speed of 35mpg with almost no straights. I didn't notice anything till I spend time on the freeway and then it required input to stay straight.

If they were leaking and that were the case (10psi loss overnight) they would all be flat today....

But that's ok I will have then re-filled and see how they do in a week; just to be sure....

On the "whoa". I don't plan on going in there fuming and spitting nails BUT they certainly are going to hear what I found during MY exam. Which in hindsight, for the tires, I should have done both BEFORE and immediately after.

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Sure, I'll play....

I went to the dealership with low tires.

They checked the pressures.

I left the dealership with low tires.....

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