The Subaru Outback was one of the biggest breakthroughs for the Subaru Japanese auto-brand. Subaru has an outstanding pedigree of rallying and strong boxer engines, which are the hallmark of Subaru. The Outback debuted in 1994 as Subaru Legacy trim with a unique wagon design and an all-wheel-drive technology. The first generation Outbacks were far
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Most modern vehicles use light and cheap plastic lenses and covers for their headlights. Unlike glass in vintage cars, plastic fades and oxidizes over time. That is why your car’s headlights will get foggy over time. Foggy headlights are not only ugly but also a safety hazard. Your headlights won’t be as bright as they
Most vehicles with a rear solid axle are true workhorses. They pull hard, and most of their owners treat them well too. Since they are expected to put so much torque to the ground when heavily loaded, they rely on the solid rear axle to keep going instead of CV joints. However, most truck and
Your exhaust gases might sound like a waste that you shouldn’t concern yourself with. Not true. Even though it’s waste, a leak that doesn’t let it flow all the way to the exhaust pipe tip at the rear of the car is bad news. Your exhaust system consists of different connections and components. It consists
Modern fuel-injected cars use a set of sensors to determine how much fuel to spray into the cylinders on each ignition cycle. The primary sensors in this closed-loop system are the Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF) and an upstream oxygen sensor. Your car’s ECU uses the information from these two sensors to actively adjust how much
Windshield wipers come into their element when the storms kick in. They work hard to keep your windshield clean so that you can keep driving in the downpour. We recently did a piece on how vital the wiper blades are in this puzzle. Today, we will be looking at the actual wipers, which could cause
Your windshield wipers might stay out of the way for months but will always come to their element when a storm kicks in. If they are reasonable, you’ll have no trouble picking your way around the puddles. If they are damaged, you’ll have too much water on your windshield, making it translucent and hard to
Running boards are narrow steps fitted under the side doors of a car or truck. They help entry and exit, especially into high vehicles. They serve as a step to a vehicle’s cabin. Running boards may also be used to stand on while the vehicle is moving. Nowadays, however, running boards can be installed on
The Bluetooth technology has made driving so much easier and safer. However, it can be pretty frustrating when it doesn’t work correctly. Hondas have the HandsFreeLink system that uses Bluetooth wireless technology to allow drivers to make and receive calls without touching the phone. Manufacturers have made the HandsFreeLink system very straightforward and user-friendly. When
Transmission coolers help to remove heat from the transmission fluid. The transmission is lubricated the component involves in the car’s transmission. So how does the transmission cooler work? Transmission fluid gets heated by the transmission, engine, or the power steering pump moves to your vehicle’s radiator and then to the transmission cooler. Cold air flowing