What have you done to your SVX (or other Subaru) today? - Page 54

Subix · #**796** 01-09-2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by AlcyoneSVX

Since getting her back on the road, my SVX has become my daily driver (again), driving her 70 miles/day to work, 6 days/week.

Going back to the body shop today to have a small scratch fixed and a full body buffing.

@208k Miles now, my SVX has been my DD for the past year with only minor issues needing attention, biggest one being blower motor for the AC and minor being new o2 sensors. 2011 was a nice year to drive it!

immortal_suby · #**797** 01-09-2012, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 1986nate

Edit: I still don't understand why everyone is so afraid to drive their SVX more than around the block....

Who's afraid?
Flipped 294,000 miles on a 1800 mile round trip SC to NY and back this thanksgiving! She ran like a dream and even got 27mpg.

1986nate · #**798** 01-09-2012, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by immortal_suby

Who's afraid?
Flipped 294,000 miles on a 1800 mile round trip SC to NY and back this thanksgiving! She ran like a dream and even got 27mpg.

Idk, people here seem very worried to take theirs far away from home on trips in general. I take completely untested SVXes and take them on very long distance trips.

Conn SVX · #**799** 01-09-2012, 08:35 PM

Yea but you have a very experienced SVX mechanic with you <LOL>Took mine a ( 2 )100 + mile trips this summer.

jellybytes2 · #**800** 01-09-2012, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Conn SVX

Yea but you have a very experienced SVX mechanic with you <LOL>Took mine a ( 2 )100 + mile trips this summer.

Humbug. Mine goes on 2 100 miles trips every day. Nearly 50k miles in the past year and I can barely turn a wrench.

Sean486 · #**801** 01-09-2012, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 1986nate

Idk, people here seem very worried to take theirs far away from home on trips in general. I take completely untested SVXes and take them on very long distance trips.

Keep in mind you have more mechanical ability/confidence and probably travel with more spare parts than many here.
I personally don't feel that comfortable taking mine more than 150-200 miles. It has scared me too any times. Only had to tow it once but there have been several times where it has had issues, but made it home. Also there is not much point anyway as I have a newer car that I can use confidently and has better gas mileage.

AlcyoneSVX · #**802** 01-09-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Subix

@208k Miles now, my SVX has been my DD for the past year with only minor issues needing attention, biggest one being blower motor for the AC and minor being new o2 sensors. 2011 was a nice year to drive it!

Very cool!
I'm looking forward to 2012 being a great year for me and my "Black Beauty".

BTW, you have some awesome photos on your "tumbler" page!

92snowmachine · #**803** 01-10-2012, 08:21 AM

pulled egr code. plan to check it out this weekend.

Huskymaniac · #**804** 01-11-2012, 09:12 AM

Recently got the Krown rustproofing. Installed an engine block heater. Now I need to experiment with how long to plug it in before I start the car up in the morning...as a function of temperature, of course.

svxcess · #**805** 01-11-2012, 11:02 AM

If it's a true engine block heater, just plug it in the night before and forget it. Otherwise it takes about 2.5-3.5 hours to raise the temperature of a 3.3L engine, using a 300-400w heater

They are much better at warming the engine block evenly than using the oil dipstick heaters which only warm the oil immediately surrounding it.

I have one of these installed on my 2010 Outback and it works beautifully. whenever the temperatures get really cold, I just plug it in the night before. The small increase in power usage is offset by the convenience.

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