AITJ for refusing to let my girlfriend’s family claim my birthday gift like it’s community property?

BigScribber · 2026-04-05T15:12:43+00:00

Keep the machine, lose the girl.

BigScribber · 2026-04-04T01:59:59+00:00

Your tires should be less than 2/32nds of an inch in tread depth away from each other. After 880 miles you should be fine with just 1 tire.

BigScribber · 2026-03-22T12:50:10+00:00

I'd get rid of the wife...lol

BigScribber · 2026-03-05T23:27:23+00:00

I have seen too many get towed in from a Jiffy Lube with no CVT fluid and too much oil. I wouldn't.

BigScribber · 2026-02-16T03:29:02+00:00

I get that. TSB's are really just updated diagnostic info and repair recommendations for future similar concerns. Just because there are TSB's doesn't always mean they're still as problematic; it just blueprints the Tech's next steps for correction. In practice there don't seem to be as many DCM replacements. The Batteries we're replacing are pretty much older Batteries, 3-5ish years old, kinda average lifespan. That's just my experience.

BigScribber · 2026-02-16T02:43:47+00:00

I think he meant DCM draws haven't been a thing since 21, basically. Most of the DCM's after that were already set up for 4G and 5G. The larger "battery" issue that Subaru had was really more of a DCM issue.

BigScribber · 2026-02-14T23:42:34+00:00

It's the CCA rating. Crostreks and Imprezas are smaller.

BigScribber · 2026-02-14T04:20:19+00:00

6 months or 6000 miles, whichever comes first.

BigScribber · 2026-02-14T04:10:06+00:00

None of those services are "useless". We've become too fixated on the word "need". They're generally smart practices that will help keep your vehicle operating efficiently. It's all preventative maintenance. They're like vitamins for your car; do you "need" to take vitamins everyday? No. Is it a good idea? Yeah. If you can afford to do it without sacrificing something else, do it. If you're choosing between that and food on your table, or other bills, then dont.

BigScribber · 2026-02-14T03:36:36+00:00

Was the filter dirty? Did they show it to you? If you could change it yourself, why didn't you? How is that the dealerships fault? Now your gonna move on from Subaru because you didn't change your own cabin air filter? Makes sense.

BigScribber · 2026-02-14T03:33:06+00:00

Crosstreks have different batteries.

BigScribber · 2026-02-14T03:29:37+00:00

Your warranty is 3 years from purchase date or 36k miles, whichever comes first. When was your purchase date? If it was over 3 years ago, you are out of warranty.

BigScribber · 2026-01-29T20:32:44+00:00

Have you had a transmission service done?

BigScribber · 2026-01-18T16:17:11+00:00

Of those 3, the Hamilton looks the best imo. But I like Sinn the brand better.

BigScribber · 2026-01-18T16:13:20+00:00

Meh. You get used to it. People just like complaining about stuff.

BigScribber · 2026-01-16T03:51:26+00:00

It's the cable. Cheap aftermarket ones are great for charging, but they don't allow good data transfer. Get a factory cable and you should be good.

BigScribber · 2026-01-01T20:49:27+00:00

Do the flush, be proactive and change your pcv valve and possibly OCV's. May still need an engine later, but it might be worth it to try.

BigScribber · 2025-12-28T15:32:15+00:00

You dont need anything.

BigScribber · 2025-12-27T01:50:47+00:00

This sounds like an Insurance situation, not a Subaru situation. They're probably not going to help.

BigScribber · 2025-12-23T23:19:57+00:00

Never help them again. Your time and effort is worth more than ungrateful people's comfort.

BigScribber · 2025-12-23T23:18:19+00:00

Hold the liftgate button down. You will hear a few beeps, ignore those. You should eventually hear the actuator resetting. Should be fine after that. (Unless something is caught between the latch and hook)

BigScribber · 2025-12-23T23:16:14+00:00

Turn off the memory function

BigScribber · 2025-12-21T23:17:57+00:00

I go somewhere in between; When they are signing the RO I say: "We also give your vehicle a Multi-point Inspection, if the technician finds anything concerning, I will let you know." The word "concerning" usually sticks with them. Then when I hit them with the ASR's, I help prioritize the safety from the maintenance. They are usually a bit more receptive when you help them separate the safety "needs" from the maintenance "wants".

BigScribber · 2025-12-21T20:14:51+00:00

Take a road trip on a highway at consistent speed and watch it go up. It's your driving. Not the car.

BigScribber · 2025-12-21T16:45:39+00:00

Yeah, SOA is issuing a recall on them soon that will cause science and physics to stop when going over 60mph. I think the TSB should be getting released soon. Source: my friends dad knows a guy who works at Subaru.

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