ammcinnis

... phones need cell towers for their GPS ...

That's simply not true. The GPS system is satellite based, and all modern "smart" cell phones include a stand-alone GPS receiver that will provide location information accurate within a few dozen yards ... anywhere on Earth, as long as you have a clear view of the sky. Most phones also support location via the the Russian GLONASS system, in addition to GPS.

 

Perhaps by "GPS" you mean mapping. That's a whole different topic, but even then there are mobile mapping apps (e.g. Google Maps, Here We Go, etc.) that allow downloading map data to eliminate dependence on availability of a clean cellular signal.

 

Several years ago my wife and I had a trip to Vienna, Austria. I simply downloaded street-level maps of Austria before we left, and Here We Go provided all the help we needed to navigate Vienna using just my phone ... with no cell service on our US-standard phones.

Apparently they came up with that rule somewhere around 1965, because most of their early stuff sounds exactly the same to me.

There's no experimentation or innovation with their older stuff. It's all very well-produced pop, but it doesn't break new ground.

I agree. During the Beatles' early "bubble gum" period the songs sounded pretty similar. IMO, what set them apart from other British groups of the time was their energy, enthusiasm, and latent musicianship.

 

I was working in broadcast radio and TV in the mid '60s, and I finally began to take the Beatles seriously in 1966, when I happened to hear a C&W group led by "Whispering Bill" Anderson perform a tasteful interpretation of Yesterday. A seemingly-endless string of memorable, "never the same song twice" hits soon followed: Eleanor Rigby, A Day In The Life (notably covered by jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery), With A Little Help From My Friends, Hey Jude, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, and Norwegian Wood. (George Martin probably deserves some credit here, too.)

 

Norwegian Wood is still a particular favorite of mine. The first line is pure poetry, telling the entire story in only a few words. Stylistically, for me it evokes Edgar Allen Poe:

I once had a girl

Or I should say

She once had me.

I think "head gasket problems" were pretty much only restricted to certain year models, and that was over a decade ago.

Correct. The FB25 engine, used in all 4-cylinder Gen 6 Legacys, has never had a "head gasket problem."

 

I'll probably be getting the FSM soon.

Highly recommended. For $35 you can download a legal copy of the FSM (and a whole lot more) direct from the Subaru Technical Information System.

"Rule #1: Never write the same song twice." ~ Attributed to Lennon and McCartney

Did the ‘15 Legacies come with eyesight? Mine didn’t.

For MY 2015, EyeSight was a factory-only option in Premium and Limited trims.

You could try to remove the battery and look under the tray and see if you have any debris that’s maybe causing a clog.

There is no drain below the battery, just a shallow plastic tray that nests in the support bracket.

Reminder to all:

 

If you have something political to say, take it to the PA.

 

If you have something anti-social to say, take it to the PA.

 

If you just want to argue, take it to the PA.

If you have something bigoted or racist to say, find another forum!

The "Check Engine" light as well as all the Driver Assist lights illuminated on my dash. According to my dealership, the problem is very likely a (semi-)clogged drain port.

We need more information. What specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) were set? I'm not aware of any "plugged drain" condition that will set a DTC and illuminate the Check Engine light.

 

The only "drains" I know of on the Gen 6 Legacy that may occasionally get plugged are: 1) the A/C condenser drain, 2) the sunroof drain(s), and 3) the windshield cowl drains ... probably in that order ... and none of them set DTCs or the CE light.

The TR690 is rated for 690NM ...

Source? The "690" in the TR690 CVT model number refers to the center-to-center spacing between primary and secondary pulleys in the Variator assembly: 69 mm. The corresponding spacing in the TR580 CVT is 58 mm. (Source: Subaru tech training materials)

 

The torque converter likely multiplies the engines torque 1.5-2x...

The FSM confirms that the TC stall torque ratio (TR690 CVT) is 1.80. It is listed as 2.07 for the TR580 torque converter.

So why are we measuring case rates ...?

Because they are a useful metric. Case rates (i.e. confirmed positives) are a leading indicator of hospitalization rates and death rates. They are also useful in evaluating the effectiveness of vaccination, masking, social distancing, and other preventive public health measures.

... sadly, while all of the homes were pre-wired by the builder for alarms, most folks didn't bother with it.

Doubly sad, since having a working, centrally-monitored fire/intrusion alarm system will usually earn you a substantial discount on your homeowner's insurance. For us, the annual insurance discount covers more than 100% of the cost of the monitoring service. It's a big win/win, but in many cases you only get the discount if you know to ask for it.

 

Edit: Expect the discount for a centrally-monitored alarm system to be on the order of 10 to 20 percent. I just checked, and the alarm discount on our current homeowner's policy is 15%.

And check the birthday rule too. "You're too old for this shit"

Yep. "... on or before TODAY'S DATE ..." Think about it.

Under most leases, the leasing company is owner of the car. Technically, you exercised an option to buy a used car (your leased Legacy) from the leasing company at a pre-negotiated price. In most states I would expect sales tax and a title transfer to be involved.

 

On the other hand ... If, rather than leasing, you had purchased the car and financed it, the original title would have been in your name as owner, with a lien against it in favor of the lender. You would have paid sales tax and registration fees at the time of purchase or shortly thereafter. When the car is fully paid off, the lender files a satisfaction of lien and a new (clean) title is issued to you.

 

(N.B. I am not an attorney, and the comments above are not legal advice.)

I am for freedoms, opinions and statements, they may not be correct or even could be misguided but censorship is wrong.

1) There is an important difference between an assertion of fact (e.g. "It's the most dangerous vaccine ever produced.") and an expression of personal opinion (e.g. "I think it may be the most dangerous vaccine ever produced.").

 

2) Even when freely expressing an opinion, you can't reasonably expect to do so without consequences ... i.e. without being challenged. Demanding substantiation for a claim or opinion is not censorship. Objective facts still matter.

So far [the COVID-19 vaccine is] junk ...

Source?

 

It's also the most dangerous vaccine ever produced.

Source?

 

If you can't/won't cite primary sources for claims like these, such posts are prime candidates for removal. Misinformation is potentially harmful; disinformation is purposefully harmful.

... I also have to account for altitude issues ...

That should be a non-issue unless your driving spans big changes in elevation. Tire pressures are always set relative to ambient atmospheric pressure (not absolute pressure). If the placard on the door jamb says "33 psi," that is the proper gauge pressure to set, whether you are sea level or 8,000 feet. Driving in the mountains, tire pressure (i.e. gauge pressure) will increase ~1/2 psi for every 1,000 foot gain in elevation as you climb, but it will decrease at the same rate when you go back down to the starting point.

 

Example: If you set your tire pressures to 33/32 psig in Denver (elevation ~5,000 feet) and drive west on I-70, the gauge pressures will have increased ~3 psi (to ~36/35 psig) by the time you reach the Eisenhower Tunnel (elevation ~11,000 feet). (There will almost certainly be some additional pressure change due to tire heating/cooling as well, but I ignore that here.)

I was hoping the front bearings would be similar to the rear.

Contrary to the post by grnlantern, the front wheel bearings of all Gen 6 Legacys are cartridge-style hub/bearing assemblies, similar to the rear bearings (but not identical). See attachment, from the FSM. Front or rear, it is not unusual for the hub/bearing assemblies to rust firmly into the suspension knuckles, making removal a challenge. (This is not just a Subaru issue; it affects all manufacturers.)

The best and worst part about the internet is that anyone can use it.

Back in the early '90s I described it as "like having your own set of keys to every great library in the world, 24 hours a day." Today, unfortunately, there are also a lot of freak shows, medicine shows, and wax museums on the Internet, some of them masquerading as serious libraries.

 

... "Wikipedia isn't a valid source" ...

Like the paper encyclopedias I grew up devouring, Wikipedia is a good starting point. I consider Wikipedia generally superior to old-time encyclopedias in at least two ways: 1) Wikipedia entries are easily updated, so you are less likely to find obsolete information in a rapidly evolving topic. 2) Many (most?) Wikipedia entries include links to primary sources, which is useful when undertaking serious research.

Anyone know the stock tire's load rating?

The OE Goodyears on my 2015 Legacy Premium are 225/55R17 97V (confirmed per the FSM). I don't know about the OE 18-inch tires, but the 2015 FSM lists them as 225/50R18 95H.

The internet many years ago was great, for true information, research, but nowadays it is based on some person's agenda and the facts be damned.

Always look for links to primary sources, which may overwhelm you with data but do allow you to make up your own mind. Beware those "news" reports that don't cite any source references.

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/579133-cdc-study-vaccination-offers-better-protection-than-previous-covid-19?rl=1

The source you cited did include a link to the original CDC report, released 10/29/20121: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7044e1.htm?s_cid=mm7044e1_w

The headline probably should read: Vaccination offers more than 5x better protection than a previous COVID-19 infection. That's highly significant.

 

Among COVID-19–like illness hospitalizations among adults aged ≥18 years whose previous infection or vaccination occurred 90–179 days earlier, the adjusted odds of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 among unvaccinated adults with previous SARS-CoV-2 infection were 5.49-fold higher than the odds among fully vaccinated recipients of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine who had no previous documented infection (95% confidence interval = 2.75–10.99).

What I do is add a PSI for every quarter inch of rubber I go wider.

The proper way to adjust pressures for different tire sizes is by referring to the Load Index Rating, which is branded on the sidewall of every tire. See attachment. The tables may look daunting at first, but using them is actually pretty easy and you only have to do it once. Of course, the calculated book value is only the starting point in determining the optimum tire pressures for your vehicle and your driving environment.

Tire_Load_Index_Tables_1-2.pdf

A thief's delight! Ball-bearing casters and no lock.

Gen 6 wheels have a 114.3mm x 5 (4.5 inch x 5) bolt circle, with a 55mm offset.

 

1) What is the bolt circle of your 16-inch wheels?

 

2) Even if the bolt circle and offset are correct, it is unlikely that the old wheels will clear the Gen 6 calipers.

Why not assume ...

Because there is a lack of objective evidence to support such a conclusion!