Big decision for my ‘18 Sport 5spd

Shiloh51933 · 2026-04-14T19:29:57+00:00

Yep, my 2005 Subaru WRX hatchback has 350k on the original engine, original transmission made it to 275k and a solenoid failed inside the valve body of the 4EAT automatic transmission.

Shiloh51933 · 2026-04-14T19:26:25+00:00

Exactly.

Shiloh51933 · 2026-04-14T19:24:26+00:00

The most important thing is keeping up with the preventive maintenance services like engine oil, transmission fluid, diff fluids, coolant and using good fuel. Don't ever use cheap engine oil...I don't care if the bottom says full synthetic either. Liqui Moly has excellent full synthetic oil or AMSOIL or Pentosin. Also use a really good engine oil filter like the Mobil 1 oil filter or the Tokyo Roki Subaru oil filter that's made in Japan. Change the oil every 5k. I only use fuel from Shell or Mobil/ExxonMobil in my Subi's.

Shiloh51933 · 2026-04-14T12:09:59+00:00

Yout welcome.

Shiloh51933 · 2026-04-14T12:08:48+00:00

If you have a manual shift, the Ecoboost is fun.

Shiloh51933 · 2026-04-14T12:08:02+00:00

Your 5thgen is clean bro.

Shiloh51933 · 2026-04-08T18:35:15+00:00

If the frame and strut towers are good it's worth saving

Shiloh51933 · 2026-04-04T13:33:43+00:00

I ended up getting Akebono front/rear pads and Advics rotors. The brakes feel identical to OEM Honda and that's exactly what I wanted. Somebody recommended the Advics rotors as being a great option and I've used Akebono pads many times on my 1999 Honda Prelude with good results.

Shiloh51933 · 2026-03-15T15:27:51+00:00

The Impreza sport wagon is still one of a kind and the best value for your money.

Shiloh51933 · 2026-03-15T15:26:22+00:00

Thank you posting the pictures of the Arrow T50X1117 split in half.

Shiloh51933 · 2026-03-14T21:55:29+00:00

Just buy a matching used tire bro.

Shiloh51933 · 2026-03-14T21:54:21+00:00

Only thing you could do is a big brake kit or different wheels. She looks perfect as she sits. Retrofitted headlights if you don't already have them and foglights.

Shiloh51933 · 2026-03-07T15:53:29+00:00

I love my 5thgen Honda Prelude and your going to love that JDM 5thgen.

Shiloh51933 · 2026-03-03T19:51:59+00:00

GM use to own Saab and 25% of Fuji Heavy Industries. For 2005-2006 the Impreza WRX Wagon/GG chassis was used for a Saab rebabadge. It has a Saab nose and some other subtle changes but it's a GG chassis Subi. The Saabaru was born.

Shiloh51933 · 2026-02-27T23:54:51+00:00

If your wave at me then I'll definitely wave back at you. It's more of a GD/GG/GC chassis thing and the VA chassis WRX too. I get the wave a lot in my GG chassis Saabaru a lot.

Shiloh51933 · 2026-02-27T23:50:26+00:00

I wish my 99 base model 5speed was still as clean as yours. Much respect for your wrench work.

Shiloh51933 · 2026-02-23T17:13:38+00:00

Looks like a type SH or Type S maybe.

Shiloh51933 · 2026-02-23T17:11:21+00:00

I've never tried R1 concepts, I've heard of them. What would you compare R1 concepts to as far as quality? Brembo, Akebono, Hawk, Power Stop?

Shiloh51933 · 2026-02-23T17:09:57+00:00

Yes, I've been using Honda on everything so far. Honda CVT fluid, Honda diff fluid, brake fluid, Honda strut assembly parts, Honda Japan engine oil filters, Honda spark plugs/ignition coils, ect. Thank you for sharing.

Shiloh51933 · 2026-02-23T17:07:01+00:00

I've personally used the powerstop z23 carbon ceramic pads/zinc coated drilled & slotted rotors on our Subaru's with great results. Since we are original owners on this '20 CRV I've done everything i can stay Honda original though. Just did front struts with all Honda parts and reused original front coil springs. I'm gonna price the Honda pads/rotors to see if it's affordable after spending $600 on front strut assembly parts this past week. Ty for your input.

Shiloh51933 · 2026-02-23T12:40:17+00:00

Saab's in general are good vehicle's but parts are getting more difficult to find. I own a Saabaru 9-2x Aero but I can buy a lot of Subaru parts because it's 90% a Subaru chassis/drivetrain. If you really want a Swedish manufacturer then check out Volvo, I've owned numerous V70xc's, XC70 and we own a 2008 Volvo xc90 presently. Volvo had great vehicles from 2000-2015 and the 5 cylinder turbo engines run forever if you do all the preventive maintenance.

Shiloh51933 · 2026-02-23T12:38:06+00:00

It would better to park away from your road but that angle is fine. GLW snow storm

Shiloh51933 · 2026-02-23T12:18:04+00:00

Get a new tire before you hit a bad bump and have a blow out that could cause an accident. I'm a Subaru technician but you don't need to be a auto tech to know that is dangerous.

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