As a Subaru owner, you take pride in your vehicle’s reputation for safety, durability, and performance, and there’s a deep connection there. No matter how rugged your Subaru might be, though, it’s the tires that connect it to the road, and those tires eventually wear out. Here’s how to know it’s time for new tires from your Subaru dealer.

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Your Subaru’s engine is very efficient, but it needs regular services to keep it in working efficiently. In time, worn parts can cause engine problems, and these problems will get worse if they’re not repaired. Fortunately, if you’re close to Sunset Hills, MO, your Subaru dealer has the experts available to fix any problem. These are some of the possible issues we can fix for you.

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Car air conditioning systems may last up to ten years before needing repairs. But the hotter your climate and the more you use your AC, the more likely you are to find your AC not working one day due to a mechanical or electrical fault. You can have your AC promptly repaired at your local Subaru dealership. 

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Visitors to Sunset Hills, MO, are spoilt for choice when it comes to green spaces. The city features a vast range of recreational grounds, boasting modern campgrounds, scenic views, and a relaxing atmosphere. Here are the loveliest local parks around, sure to delight you and your loved ones.

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One of the greatest threats a car engine faces is overheating. Your chief tool to combat that threat is the radiator, which keeps coolant pumping around the engine at a suitably low temperature. With this in mind, the following signs of a faulty radiator should prompt you to visit your nearest Subaru dealership for radiator repair before your engine gets too hot and seizes up. 

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A healthy alternator should consistently generate more than 13 volts of electricity, and sometimes as much as 15 volts. If your alternator starts to break down and produce less than 13 volts, the electrical parts of your car will begin to stop working too. With this in mind, the following four warning signs should tell you it’s time to visit your nearest Subaru dealership for alternator repair or replacement sometime soon. 

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The 2023 Subaru Legacy offers advanced safety technology, a lot of cargo space, and great infotainment options. The five trim levels offer a lot of options that allow drivers to find exactly what they’re looking for.

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Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Meet the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek, an innovative and stylish crossover SUV. This powerful vehicle offers robust performance, advanced safety features, and a refined cabin. Keep reading to learn more about it!

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Heat is the nemesis of both your car’s engine and transmission. The gearbox of a modern Subaru is extremely durable, but as with any other vehicle, overheating can rapidly cause it to fail. This is why using high-quality synthetic transmission fluid is always recommended, along with regular servicing visits to top up or flush your fluid. If your fluid ever stops performing its lubricating and cooling functions, you’ll soon need to visit your local Subaru dealer for transmission repair.

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Regular brake maintenance is important for your Subaru, as it ensures that your brakes are always in good working condition. Your brakes are subject to wear and tear from the elements, as well as heat and pressure as they work. This can lead to damage, and you’ll need a brake repair. Your Subaru dealer can repair any braking problem for you. These are a few signs that we need to examine your brakes.

Signs You Need a Brake Repair at Your Subaru Dealer

Your Steering Wheel Shakes

If your steering wheel shakes when you hit the brakes, our technicians need to examine your braking system. The shaking feeling will increase and become more extreme as time passes. It’s caused by damage to one or more wheel rotors. The wheel rotors are smooth metal disks that fit just behind your wheels. When you apply the brakes, the calipers grab the rotors and generate friction that causes the wheels to stop.

Over time, the rotors can develop patches of rust. Rust occurs because the rotors are exposed to water and mud as you drive. The only part of the rotors that aren’t affected is the section underneath the brake calipers. These rusted sections will cause your steering wheel to shake when the calipers grab a rusted section. We can fix this problem by resurfacing your rotors to remove the rust.

Dragging Acceleration

When you step on the gas, your Subaru should almost leap forward. If you start to feel as though something is preventing your wheels from moving as fast as they should, you could have a brake problem. This type of problem is usually caused by a damaged caliper. As we’ve seen, the calipers grip both sides of the rotors to bring your wheels to a stop. Once you remove your foot from the brake, the calipers withdraw.

If one of the calipers is damaged, it may continue to partially grip the rotor. The damaged caliper will prevent the affected wheel from moving at the same speed as the others. A damaged caliper will cause additional damage to your rotor, axle, and braking system if it’s not repaired. We can replace the caliper to correct this problem.

Soft Brake Pedal

A soft brake pedal is very dangerous. In this situation, your brake pedal displays almost no resistance when you step on it. The resistance from a brake pedal is caused by the pressure from the brake fluid. A lack of resistance means that your brake fluid is low, and brake fluid is essential for your brakes to work.

We advise calling us immediately if your brake pedal goes soft. We’ll examine the braking system and fix the problem.

Driving with a brake problem is dangerous. Call us right away at Sunset Hills Subaru so we can repair the problem.