Tag Archive for ‘Subaru’

1997 Subaru Legacy Engine Inspection Estimate $75-$150+

Need borescope to look inside head to see if valves are bent and/or damaged.

Dennis Hoffer

Hi Dennis,

Not sure if you want to buy a borescope to check your valves yourself, or if you want an estimate for getting your engine inspected by someone who already has one. So, I'll quote you on an inspection and give you the price of a borescope.

I've seen borescopes go for anything from $28-$700+ depending on the quality you want.

To have a shop do the inspection for you they're going to have to take a decent amount of your engine apart, so there are going to be fees.

1999 Subaru Legacy Brake Pad and Rotor Replacement Estimate $125-$305+

Front brake pads and rotors replaced.

Bob E.

Hi Bob,

The cost of replacing your brake pads and rotors will come down to parts and labor. Here's what you can expect to pay on average:

Parts= $50-$155 depending on the quality of the brake pad and rotor kit.

Labor= 1-2 hours $75-$150 depending on the shop's hourly rate and the skill of the mechanic.

Total= $125-$305+

2004 Subaru Forester 90K Maintenance Estimate $100-$900

90K maintenance schedule.

Angela Groenhout

Hi Angela,

The cost of a 90K maintenance is hard to quote because I don't know what you've recently had done. Most of what it is, is fluid and filter changes which are super easy to do on your own. The other main component is a brake check, but if you've recently had your brakes worked o,n you can skip that.

They should also do a belt check, which may be a little more difficult for a beginner, so you might wanna have the shop take a look, but don't commit to anything until you get a second opinion.

1993 Subaru Impreza Complete Brake Replacement Estimate $115-$580+

Complete brake job.

Colin Greene

Hi Colin,

The cost of a complete brake replacement will come down to parts and labor. Here's what you can expect to pay on average:

Parts= Brake pads $15-$60, rotors $40-$115, calipers $40-$120, brake line $20-$85 depending on the quality of the parts.

Labor= 1.5-2.5 hours $100-$200 depending on the shop's hourly rate and the skill of the mechanic.

Total= $115-$580+

This estimate is for just the front brakes. If you need to replace all four expect to pay double.

How to replace a cabin filter for a 2006 Subaru Impreza

Replacing your cabin filter is essential to your engine’s respiratory health. This is a simple maintenance that should be done every three-six months, depending on your sensitivity to airborne allergens.

First of all, you’re going to need a Phillips-head screwdriver to get the job done, although, it is easier with a drill. This is the only tool required to perform a cabin filter replacement.

Begin by opening up the glove box and taking everything out. The filter is located behind the glove box. Once you’ve cleaned out your glove box, go ahead and close it up, because you’re going to want to start on the exterior screws in order to remove the whole glove box assembly.

How to change the starter for a 2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Automatic

Changing a starter is a good way to get comfortable working on your car, because you have to buy the necessary tools to get the job done. You’re going to need an adjustable crescent wrench, flathead screwdriver, 12mm socket wrench, and a 14mm socket wrench. All of these combined will cost about $30-$50 depending on the quality of the tools. Also, you’re going to need a small mirror, and a flashlight always helps. On top of that, a new starter will range from $90-$120 depending on the particular store’s prices.

How to replace high-beam headlight bulbs for your 2006 Subaru Impreza

First thing’s first, you’re going to need an adjustable crescent wrench to perform this maintenance. If you don’t have one, you can pick one up with your new bulb at the local auto parts store. Selecting a replacement bulb is another factor you’ll want to consider. There are a lot of bulbs out there for all makes and models, so to save some time, ask an employee to look up the part for your Impreza on the computer database. If you want to upgrade your bulb, it will cost you, but for the standard bulb, which comes stock on the Impreza, it should be right around $10.00.