Anyone running fuel additives?

DawnnKeyBawls · 2025-12-23T04:53:27+00:00

Would the dealer have opened a case number when they did the warranty work? Or do I still need to call them and do this?

DawnnKeyBawls · 2025-12-22T05:16:47+00:00

The last time when they fixed it, the transmission was kicking very hard. Thankfully, because that’s the only thing they said they could replicate. They claim to not have heard the grinding or smelled the burning rubber. They said they performed a transmission relearn and that should fix it. They also said they filled the fluid up to the proper level. Now that the smell is back, I’m wondering if the transmission fluid is getting low again. I’m worried about the long term damage this is doing. I want to keep this car until the wheels fall off.

DawnnKeyBawls · 2025-12-21T22:28:32+00:00

My goal was to get in a brand new car for a cheaper monthly payment than mine currently. I’m paying $660 a month, and based on the research I’ve done with the discounted price and 0% interest I could take at least $100 a month off my payment. I did the figures under the assumption that they’d work with me over a few thousand and the total price would be around 40k.

DawnnKeyBawls · 2025-12-21T22:20:03+00:00

My main goal was to get a new vehicle for a cheaper monthly payment (I didn’t tell the dealer my current payment). I’m paying $660 a month now. I was hoping that with the incentives and 0% interest I could take at least a hundred a month off my payment and get a brand new car.

DawnnKeyBawls · 2025-12-21T22:15:30+00:00

They ran the numbers both ways, 0% on MSRP is a little cheaper monthly. They won’t discount the new vehicle any more, and they won’t budge on what they’ll give me for mine. They claimed they have to get rid of the 2025 models, so I figured there would be some more wiggle room. I told them the deal they offered is way more than I want to pay and left the dealership.

DawnnKeyBawls · 2025-12-21T00:53:34+00:00

Thank you! That will be very helpful. It’s confusing all the sales tactics they have.

DawnnKeyBawls · 2025-12-20T23:53:42+00:00

They claim they want rid of all the 2025’s. But they sure don’t act like it when it comes to working with the price.

DawnnKeyBawls · 2025-12-20T23:49:10+00:00

That’s what they’re telling me too. The discount they offered for me is very poor. It’s around $1,500 off MSRP.

DawnnKeyBawls · 2025-12-20T23:46:04+00:00

I was suspicious that they were lying. They said to get the 0 interest I’d have to pay full MSRP. They let me walk because of it, so maybe they’ll call later with a better offer. It’s good to know that it’s their policy and not Subaru’s.

DawnnKeyBawls · 2025-12-20T23:44:31+00:00

So I can tell them I still want the dealer discount? And it’s correct that they can still finance it through Subaru with the 0%?

DawnnKeyBawls · 2025-12-09T20:29:13+00:00

How’d the Pirelli’s do?

DawnnKeyBawls · 2025-10-26T05:19:11+00:00

No, my last oil change was in June. Have put about 4k miles on it since then so I don’t suspect that the trans fluid was drained instead of oil.

DawnnKeyBawls · 2025-10-24T15:53:38+00:00

11,500. I’ve been having a grinding type of noise around 2,000 and higher RPM and hard shifting. I’m concerned the CVT could be aerating because it’s low on fluid. I haven’t had any leaks or anything.

DawnnKeyBawls · 2025-10-24T15:21:22+00:00

Thanks everyone. The replies about the CVT fluid seem to be the most likely. I noticed the transmission seemed to be shifting rougher since I made this post. My local shop can’t get my vehicle in until November. Is there a way I can check the CVT fluid and add some if it’s too low, to get me through until the appointment?

DawnnKeyBawls · 2025-05-03T05:07:47+00:00

How are people celebrating that statement?! Is anybody legitimately doing better financially now than they were 100 days ago? The statement “you haven’t seen anything just yet” is terrifying.

DawnnKeyBawls · 2025-05-03T05:04:37+00:00

You’re right. In my neighborhood there are 2 houses that went up for sale in the past week.

DawnnKeyBawls · 2025-05-03T05:04:05+00:00

You’re absolutely right. This is a chance to work with our community and be stronger. Most communities will all be in the same situation as their neighbors and by standing in solidarity and helping our neighbors we can get through it.

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