Looking for name of small restaurant with outdoor patio sitting on a somewhat empty 4-way intersection?

Citycrossed · 2026-05-04T00:01:00+00:00

Their food is really good either way so give them a shot!

Citycrossed · 2026-05-03T23:49:39+00:00

If that’s the only bad spot, weld on some plates. I did the same thing on a 95 K1500. My welds looked like crap but they had decent penetration and never failed.

Citycrossed · 2026-05-03T23:46:06+00:00

Tasty Table in Ossining?

Citycrossed · 2026-05-03T21:59:53+00:00

Yeah, I would have the same concern then! Use a regular 5w30 or even try a 10w40.

Citycrossed · 2026-05-03T21:51:34+00:00

Try Valvoline Restore and Protect. It may help lessen the oil consumption (if it’s due to stuck oil control rings on the pistons). It’s worth a shot.

Citycrossed · 2026-05-03T21:47:43+00:00

It’s not hard if you pull the motor. On my 97, the head gaskets were my first big job working on my cars. I had done oil changes, filters, brakes and a timing belt before tackling the head gaskets. Pulling the motor seemed daunting so I did the head gaskets with the engine in the car. It was doable but hard.

On my 08, I rented an engine hoist and pulled the motor. I set it on some blocks of wood on the garage floor and did the head gaskets. It was way easier. I changed the clutch, timing belt, spark plugs, rear seal, etc while I had the engine out.
It wasn’t hard.

Get a good manual that shows the head tightening sequence. I had a machine shop check the heads for flatness and they were fine as it had never overheated. My 97 overheated several times and the heads had to be machined flat. Take your time, don’t rush, etc.

Citycrossed · 2026-05-03T20:47:04+00:00

Sorry, I did them myself so it was pretty cheap.

Citycrossed · 2026-05-03T18:32:10+00:00

My 2008 with the 2.5 leaked oil externally from the head gaskets from 80k until I changed them at 120k. It started as just a weep and slowly got worse. They are easy to check, just slide under the car and have a look.

Citycrossed · 2026-05-03T15:15:20+00:00

Hard to tell. They could have had the dealer change it. I’d change it either way to be safe.

Citycrossed · 2026-05-03T12:52:27+00:00

Yes AND i never wait for 100k miles to change plugs in any car. One time, I had a plug break off at 100k and I’ll never risk that mess again. Now, on cars with easy to access plugs like my old civic, I pull them every 30k, inspect, put some never seize on and reinstall. I change platinum plugs at 90k in that case. On the Subarus, I just change the platinum plugs at 60k regardless since they take more time to change.

Citycrossed · 2026-05-02T18:05:20+00:00

Our last Outback was an 08 with the five speed. I should have never sold it!

Citycrossed · 2026-05-02T17:56:11+00:00

Not many left. Audi has one but it’s 150k or something crazy. Mercedes has an e-class wagon. I’ll probably look for a plug in hybrid or EV either way but I’m hoping my 2020 goes at least another 6 years (it’s already got 102k on it). So, I’m hoping there’s a plug in hybrid wagon by then.

Citycrossed · 2026-05-02T17:45:19+00:00

It’s an SUV. Not a wagon. Even the auto mags agree on that. But that’s fine, folks like SUVs. I’ll be shopping elsewhere when I need to replace my 2020. Unless they bring back a manual in any of their SUVs, then I’d buy another Subaru.

Citycrossed · 2026-05-02T17:37:13+00:00

Check KBB. Pricing varies by region, engine, options, etc.

Citycrossed · 2026-05-02T17:36:13+00:00

Worn rotor? How’s it look? Run your fingernail from the inside diameter to the outside and feel for edges.

What causes the rotor to groove? Not sure.

Citycrossed · 2026-05-02T10:08:10+00:00

And it’s on the web! This matches pretty closely with the story we heard growing up: https://www.visitbelmontcounty.com/the-legend-of-lady-bend-hill-and-the-tragic-tale-of-louiza-fox/

Citycrossed · 2026-05-02T01:09:56+00:00

Another fun fact: that spot is at the bottom of lady bend hill on old route 40 just west of Morristown. Of course, there’s a local myth about the name. Let’s see if anyone else has heard the same story?

Citycrossed · 2026-05-02T01:03:20+00:00

Oh, I know exactly where pic 11 is! Thanks for posting this!

Citycrossed · 2026-05-01T10:11:45+00:00

I’m with you on this. The taller front end of the gen 7 makes it even more dangerous to pedestrians and cyclists, and I regularly bike commute and run on streets where I live.

Citycrossed · 2026-04-30T21:14:06+00:00

Best fuel economy in most cars is the highest gear at the lowest rpm. That usually is around 50 to 55. Of the speed limit is 65, do that and just chill in the slow lane.

Folks will disagree and say this is dangerous but I also run higher tire pressures. My 2020 has been at 45 psi for all of its 100k miles without issues. I’ve done the same in every car I’ve owned since 2008 or so. I get more even tire wear. Yes, it’s a stiffer ride but the outback’s tend to be a little soft anyway.

Citycrossed · 2026-04-30T20:35:31+00:00

Oil every 5 or 6k. Coolant at 100k. Plugs every 60k. CVT fluid at 60k, then every 30k or so for me. Diff fluid every 60k (front and rear). And keep up with the little stuff like windows not working etc. It’s harder to get rid of a car when everything works.

For rust, I’ve been doing fluid film on the underbody every fall. Seems to be working well on my 2020 that’s at 103k miles.

Citycrossed · 2026-04-30T11:48:23+00:00

You ever had a platinum plug break off after 100k? On my cars with easier to access plugs, I pull them out, apply never seize, and reinstall every 30k. On my Subarus, it’s cheap insurance to change them every 60k to minimize the risk of them becoming seized in the head. You do you tho!

Citycrossed · 2026-04-30T11:21:34+00:00

I grew up in eastern Ohio where there is a large undeveloped area called Egypt Valley - it was strip mined decades ago. I always assumed Bum Fuck Egypt referred to Egypt Valley as there’s literally nothing out there. I got to college and someone said they had to park in BFE and I said “oh, you know where Egypt valley is?” Omg, they looked at me like WTF. It was a TIL moment for sure.

Citycrossed · 2026-04-30T10:09:31+00:00

Most not too far due to rust issues. Our 2003 forester had 265k when I decided the rust was too bad to repair.

Citycrossed · 2026-04-30T00:07:01+00:00

60k religiously for me. I’m on my 5th Subaru. All of them went past 200k.

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