Subaru Archives - Oren's Automotive

2022 Subaru Outback
Mileage
22,341
Service Date
7/31/2026
Services Performed
Confirmed customers concern .found excessive rodent debris in engine bay. found damage to firewall padding and side padding. did not find any chewed wires or other dmamged componets. recommend performing engine bay cleaning and replace firewall padding and side padding
Removed and replaced side padding and firewall padding reconnected heater hoses in the rear secured intake components on top. checked for codes none present at this time
Performed steam clean to engine applied degreaser to remove feces and other debris from engine bay area. test drove car all okay at this time
Elian B. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/2/2026
2017 Subaru Forester
Mileage
50,438
Service Date
7/24/2026
Services Performed
Includes: Change engine oil and filter. Check transmission fluid level and adjust as needed. Check coolant condition and pressure check system. Check brake fluid level and condition. Check power steering fluid level and condition. Check belts; coolant, fuel, and vacuum hoses for damage/degradation. Check antenna operation (if applicable). Lube all doors and latches. Tighten door brake fasteners. Lube hood hinges and latch. Check differential fluid level. Check axle boots, CV joints, and/or U-Joints for damage. Check wheel bearings for play. Check parking brake operation. Check for fluid leaks. Check interior and exterior lights. Check wiper and washer jet operation. Check tire wear and condition. Set tire pressures to specification. Vacuum cowl. Check intake and cabin air filters. Test drive vehicle.
Inspected painted lug nut, found stud broke when trying to remove cross threaded lug nut. Removed rear wheel and brakes. Pressed broken stud from hub assembly. Installed new stud and lug nut while reinstalling wheel.
Performed 4 wheel alignment. Test drive vehicle after repairs to confirm handling characteristics.
Replace cabin filter element. Reassemble filter housing and access panel.
Ellen B. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/27/2026
2021 Subaru Forester
Mileage
53,094
Service Date
6/9/2026
Services Performed
Performed full system scan, no codes were found. Test drove vehicle to replicate concern, vehicle drove ok and did not stall. All live data appeared normal during test drive.
Could not replicate concern at this time, advise to bring back when issue is more present.
Replace engine air filter.
Replace cabin filter element. Reassemble filter housing and access panels.
Inspected oil level on dipstick, found no oil registering on it and last service due at 47476. Inspected entire engine for leaks none found. Performed oil service and topped off to factory specification.
Includes: Change engine oil and filter. Check transmission fluid level and adjust as needed. Check coolant condition and pressure check system. Check brake fluid level and condition. Check power steering fluid level and condition. Check belts; coolant, fuel, and vacuum hoses for damage/degradation. Check antenna operation (if applicable). Lube all doors and latches. Tighten door brake fasteners. Lube hood hinges and latch. Check differential fluid level. Check axle boots, CV joints, and/or U-Joints for damage. Check wheel bearings for play. Check parking brake operation. Check for fluid leaks. Check interior and exterior lights. Check wiper and washer jet operation. Check tire wear and condition. Set tire pressures to specification. Vacuum cowl. Check intake and cabin air filters. Test drive vehicle.
Replace rear brake pads. Clean mounting surfaces. Replace wear sensor as required. Replace brake rotors. Lubricate caliper slides. Adjust parking brake mechanism. Road test vehicle.
JEFF K. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/10/2026
2021 Subaru Forester
Mileage
53,094
Service Date
6/9/2026
Services Performed
Performed full system scan, no codes were found. Test drove vehicle to replicate concern, vehicle drove ok and did not stall. All live data appeared normal during test drive.
Could not replicate concern at this time, advise to bring back when issue is more present.
Replace engine air filter.
Replace cabin filter element. Reassemble filter housing and access panels.
Inspected oil level on dipstick, found no oil registering on it and last service due at 47476. Inspected entire engine for leaks none found. Performed oil service and topped off to factory specification.
Includes: Change engine oil and filter. Check transmission fluid level and adjust as needed. Check coolant condition and pressure check system. Check brake fluid level and condition. Check power steering fluid level and condition. Check belts; coolant, fuel, and vacuum hoses for damage/degradation. Check antenna operation (if applicable). Lube all doors and latches. Tighten door brake fasteners. Lube hood hinges and latch. Check differential fluid level. Check axle boots, CV joints, and/or U-Joints for damage. Check wheel bearings for play. Check parking brake operation. Check for fluid leaks. Check interior and exterior lights. Check wiper and washer jet operation. Check tire wear and condition. Set tire pressures to specification. Vacuum cowl. Check intake and cabin air filters. Test drive vehicle.
Replace rear brake pads. Clean mounting surfaces. Replace wear sensor as required. Replace brake rotors. Lubricate caliper slides. Adjust parking brake mechanism. Road test vehicle.
JEFF K. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/10/2026
2018 Subaru Outback
Mileage
38,558
Service Date
5/14/2026
Services Performed
Includes: Change engine oil and filter. Check transmission fluid level and adjust as needed. Check coolant condition and pressure check system. Check brake fluid level and condition. Check power steering fluid level and condition. Check belts; coolant, fuel, and vacuum hoses for damage/degradation. Check antenna operation (if applicable). Lube all doors and latches. Tighten door brake fasteners. Lube hood hinges and latch. Check differential fluid level. Check axle boots, CV joints, and/or U-Joints for damage. Check wheel bearings for play. Check parking brake operation. Check for fluid leaks. Check interior and exterior lights. Check wiper and washer jet operation. Check tire wear and condition. Set tire pressures to specification. Vacuum cowl. Check intake and cabin air filters. Test drive vehicle.
Test drove vehicle and confirmed customer concern. Checked suspension and drivetrain components for any wear or play. All ok. Cross rotated tires and test drove again. No further pull present at this time. Suspect one of the tires is developing a radial pull. Recommend monitoring for any return, or change in pull.
William E. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/15/2026
2016 Subaru Outback
Mileage
74,101
Service Date
3/25/2026
Services Performed
Includes: Change engine oil and filter. Check transmission fluid level and adjust as needed. Check coolant condition and pressure check system. Check brake fluid level and condition. Check power steering fluid level and condition. Check belts; coolant, fuel, and vacuum hoses for damage/degradation. Check antenna operation (if applicable). Lube all doors and latches. Tighten door brake fasteners. Lube hood hinges and latch. Check differential fluid level. Check axle boots, CV joints, and/or U-Joints for damage. Check wheel bearings for play. Check parking brake operation. Check for fluid leaks. Check interior and exterior lights. Check wiper and washer jet operation. Check tire wear and condition. Set tire pressures to specification. Vacuum cowl. Check intake and cabin air filters. Test drive vehicle.
Replace engine air filter.
Replace cabin filter element. Reassemble filter housing and access panels.
John R. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/1/2026
2017 Subaru Forester
Mileage
44,110
Service Date
7/15/2025
Services Performed
Includes: Change engine oil and filter. Check transmission fluid level and adjust as needed. Check coolant condition and pressure check system. Check brake fluid level and condition. Check power steering fluid level and condition. Check belts; coolant, fuel, and vacuum hoses for damage/degradation. Check antenna operation (if applicable). Lube all doors and latches. Tighten door brake fasteners. Lube hood hinges and latch. Check differential fluid level. Check axle boots, CV joints, and/or U-Joints for damage. Check wheel bearings for play. Check parking brake operation. Check for fluid leaks. Check interior and exterior lights. Check wiper and washer jet operation. Check tire wear and condition. Set tire pressures to specification. Vacuum cowl. Check intake and cabin air filters. Test drive vehicle.
Ellen B. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/17/2025
2011 Subaru Outback
Mileage
114,455
Service Date
4/10/2025
Services Performed
Test started vehicle after it arrived, vehicle started ok first time, but would not restart after that. Engine would only crank. Pushed vehicle into shop. Connected scan tool and checked vehicle for error codes, found error code in ECU for crankshaft position sensor, and communication and power codes throughout other modules. Recommend replacement of crank position sensor test drive vehicle clear codes and reevaluate.
Removed all necessary components including covers and disconnect ground cable from battery ,to gain access to crank position sensor. Replaced with new crank position sensor installed all components removed.After replacing vehicles crank position sensor scanned vehicle for fault codes and found multiple communication codes and low voltage code.Tested 12 volt battery and found below specifications.Recommend to replace battery.
Install new battery. Clean cable ends. Perform battery adaptation to vehicle as needed. started vehicle and kept running as normal ,test drove cleared all dtc fault codes.Verfied operation and found vehicle starting and running normal at this time.
Malka D. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/13/2025
2011 Subaru Outback
Mileage
113,815
Service Date
2/21/2025
Services Performed
Test drove vehicle multiple times to identify source of noise. After driving vehicle found noise originating from drivetrain. Checked TSBs and found squeaking noise is indicator of transmission failing.
Malka D. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/22/2025
2016 Subaru Outback
Mileage
66,130
Service Date
11/5/2024
Services Performed
Includes: Change engine oil and filter. Check transmission fluid level and adjust as needed. Check coolant condition and pressure check system. Check brake fluid level and condition. Check power steering fluid level and condition. Check belts; coolant, fuel, and vacuum hoses for damage/degradation. Check antenna operation (if applicable). Lube all doors and latches. Tighten door brake fasteners. Lube hood hinges and latch. Check differential fluid level. Check axle boots, CV joints, and/or U-Joints for damage. Check wheel bearings for play. Check parking brake operation. Check for fluid leaks. Check interior and exterior lights. Check wiper and washer jet operation. Check tire wear and condition. Set tire pressures to specification. Vacuum cowl. Check intake and cabin air filters. Test drive vehicle.
John R. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/14/2024

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