blackfang

Sure thing. I will update when I get a better vid.

Here is mine, not the greatest. I may have to make a new one. 2007 Legacy 2.5i SPT catback http://svt4u2try.com/images/Legacy/DSCF5538.AVI

I had Hawk HPS on my Cobra and loved them.

I am pretty sure I know what is part of a Subaru's all wheel drive. Sometimes literature that is being published for the public that describes things tend to use basic terms so that the average person "gets it". They do not go that far in depth using the correct technical terminology. The "transfer case" also called the extension case and is what is in the back of the transmission. Infact the Service manual doesn't call it a transfer case. Inside that transfer case(we will call it that for your sake of argument) is where the transfer duty solenoid, transfer clutches and transfer driven bearings are. The transfer clutches are responsible for controlling the correct ratio with the help of the duty solenoid, the valve and fluid. The AWD transfer system( we will use the 4EAT as an example) uses a hydraulic multi plate clutch system(IIRC there are 5 of them) that is controlled by the TCM through a control valve. Hope this clears things up for you Now do we still want to debate what is inside the transmission or keep this on topic so it helps other enthusiasts so they correctly address replacing tires and how it relates to the AWD

I am pretty sure I meant transfer clutches;). Subaru's are not 4x4's and do not have a transfer case. They do have transfer clutch's/center differential that are in the transmission that control the transfer of power to the f/r wheels.

I had a loud vibration yesterday in relation to rpms and sounded like it was coming from the passenger front floorboard. I got home and popped the hood and saw all the ice wedged around the exhaust and cat.

That is correct. I did the same on my way to work Saturday and got stuck as i arrived at work(nothing was plowed), but had just an ABS and ERR SS in the cluster. I just went inside and cleared everything with the SSM we had. I had a customer come in today for the same thing. We have seen some vibrations and busted wipers today because people fail to realize that stuff builds up under the front end and they think they can use frozen wipers to clear off all the snow:lol:

Here is a link for Subaru's maintenance guide. https://www.subaru.com/my-subaru/maintenance-schedule2009.html On the right hand side of the page are links for other years that pertain to your vehicles.

Bump being I see some new threads about this, but it is not stickied here(in the 2.5i FAQ)

I would imagine that if they make one for a LGT, then the Magnaflow should fit diameter wise and connect fine.

Sure thing. IIRC, only the 2.5i with the 4EAT has the fuse where you can do that. If you get a flat in the front, Subaru recommends putting the spare on the back wheel and use the back wheel for the front until you can get it fixed. The 3.0 and turbo does not. All manuals do not either. I will double check, but could be wrong. I hate fix a flat. When I was a tire changer, we used to get that crap all over us and it was a pita to clean/remove.

I would imagine they do. Every dealership I have worked at does. I know we also can do alignments on lowered vehicles(to an extent, but factory specs only). I also have 2 other shops that can do customer alignments on lower cars that I send some customers to.

Since i didn't see any of this in here, I figured I would also put the info out as it can be helpful. I also wrote this for the Wheels/tire subsection. TIRES There seems to be quite a few threads dealing with damaged or blown tires to where they need to be replaced and how many do they need. I am going to expand on this. My experience on this issue is being in the Automotive industry for 6 years and as a Subaru Service advisor. I have also worked in the tire markets as a certified Michelin/BFG Salesman. Also, the info I am giving you is my view and facts on this subject from first hand knowledge and the failures of the AWD system due to this. If you disagree with it, then so be it, it is your car and your money. I have seen plenty of failures and people end up forking over to me their money because they made the mistake. Whenever you have to replace any tire on a Subaru, you must measure the circumference of the new tire when it is mounted. Then you measure the old tires. If there is more than a 1/4 inch of difference in the measurements, you should replace the other tires. Folks, do NOT let the 1/32nds or 3/32nds rule fool you. That is not the correct method and it will cost you transfer clutches. Normally the 1/4inch threshold is around 15,000 miles, but I have seen a forester make it to 19,000 and still be within 1/4 inch. If you do not do this, you are increasing the chances of damaging the transfer clutches/center diff or prematurely wearing them out on your awd. Automatics tend to be more prone to this than manuals. It isn't really a matter of if it happens, but more of a when. Hope this clears up any confusion on whether you need all new tires or not. Also proper tire rotation's and frequent alignments(I recommend once a year) help prevent irregular wear on the tires. Lack of rotations can also cause awd problems as well.

It should say inspect them and that's all you do. Otherwise... Change oil Rotate tires Inspect and adjust parking brake

Well first, when you pull the handle, fluid will not come out anyways. Have you checked to make sure there are no clogged lines and that the harness is plugged in on the washer bottle?

I can try and find out for you. IIRC, they can be swapped.

The same applies and makes no difference, and here is why. Your AWD system does have a VTD set up. It will split up the ratio 45/55. However, it still operates the same manner as a continuous AWD, maybe a little better though. So if a set of tires are larger in circumference than another say the rear, the system sees they are spinning faster than the other set. It will do it's job and transfer the torque to the wheels that are not spinning as fast. This will cause damage to the clutches because the vehicle is not really stuck at all and burns the clutches/solenoids out. The AWD system just thinks it is. There is a thread on here that describes all the types of AWD that comes with our cars. Edit- Found it http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48112

Some nice info in here. Great work/job!

My math has nothing to do with it. Granted you might be safe with just 1/32nds, however, that is not the most accurate way of measuring. How do we know the tire is exactly 1/32nds all the way around in tread on all the tires and that all the tires circumference is the same. You can't, so it is safer to measure with the tape measure to get an accurate measurement among all the tires. I can assure you, if you just measure the tread depth, you will be damaging the AWD at some point. Exactly.

You need to check the measurements of all the tires. If the others as in your case the other 3 are more than 1/4" difference, you should replace the other 3 as well.

The spare is just used to get you to a place to fix the tire/replace. If that is all you are going to use it for you will be ok. Now if it is going to be on there for more than a few days, that is a no no anyways. You need it off the ground enough to get a tape measure around them for an accurate reading. Once the new tires are mounted on the wheel and inflated, you measure the circumference of it. Then measure all the rest.