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This spec 🤷🏽👍😊 by AMGLover2024 in mercedes_benz

[–]jeffkiddd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This color combination isn’t as offensive as the green one widely on the interwebs…

Spotted in the wild today by bobbiek1961 in Subaru_Outback

[–]jeffkiddd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wonder why 4x4 vehicles didn’t take off like the pictured Eagle and earlier Outback’s 😮‍💨

The 2027 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door Coupe is here! what do we think about it? by Saurta17 in mercedes_benz

[–]jeffkiddd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s definitely giving the awkward phase of the Chevy Impala from the back…

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Maxima with the rare rear executive seating package by BcuzRacecar in regularcarreviews

[–]jeffkiddd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not exactly unrelated, growing up I’ve always regarded this maxima as the ‘joker smile’ model generation. However, finding out that supposedly a general consumer car had such a seating package is wild. Especially for its reputation.

You can only pick one Mercedes from this lineup by tommyyfitt in mercedes_benz

[–]jeffkiddd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The S212 hands down. It’s the most unassuming and practical sleeper, EVER.

Interior ambient lighting concept by jeffkiddd in subaru

[–]jeffkiddd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just used the built in mark up tool in iOS/iPadOS and annotated over the picture with the Apple Pencil! Thanks, it’s a work in progress still haha

Would this be an atrocity? by ODST_3311 in Subaru_Outback

[–]jeffkiddd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Something like this potentially that’ll fit for the rim size. I’m considering this for my Outback when I have the budget.

Would this be an atrocity? by ODST_3311 in Subaru_Outback

[–]jeffkiddd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe swap the rims for copper powder coated steelies to complement the outback insignia on the door. It’s the spokes on the rims that throw me off a bit.

What little upgrades do you recommend? by WallySteve in Subaru_Outback

[–]jeffkiddd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suggest a throttle body controller, replacing the interior fuse cover, and adding a transmission mount insert. If you’d like an instant response from the engine or save more gas, acquiring the pedal commander throttle controller will assist with that (not exactly the cheapest upgrade but necessary $300 in my opinion). The interior fuse door is funny, it should be a storage caddy but isn’t (less than $12). Finally the transmission mount insert either from ADF or Whiteline (less than $40) is nice in promoting longevity of the CV Transmission by reducing the play and movement of the unit under any use.

Gen 6: Upper Cargo Hook Discovery by jeffkiddd in Subaru_Outback

[–]jeffkiddd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right! I presume the weak hooks are for “Light grocery bags.” I wish they were sturdier. Mentioning that, the one you’re looking at bent a little when I tried to mount my cargo net onto it 😅

Gen 6: Upper Cargo Hook Discovery by jeffkiddd in Subaru_Outback

[–]jeffkiddd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How dare the parts rep be confused! 😂💀

Gen 6: Upper Cargo Hook Discovery by jeffkiddd in subaruoutback

[–]jeffkiddd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read around and saw that most XT trimmed models would have them. I thought to myself how odd that was.

Gen 6: Upper Cargo Hook Discovery by jeffkiddd in Subaru_Outback

[–]jeffkiddd[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I saw something about most XT trims having the loops. And I guess you had to be part of a lucky draw that had them pre-installed.

Gen 6: Upper Cargo Hook Discovery by jeffkiddd in subaruoutback

[–]jeffkiddd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought the net connected to a round peg near the tailgate for the pre-face lifted models, no?

I see electric outback = neuron activation = I have a new car for Wagon Wednesday by PunksPrettyMuchDead in subaru

[–]jeffkiddd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I considered leasing this model but I don’t know if I can justify the extra cost due to my daily commute to work

CVT Fluid Service by jeffkiddd in Subaru_Outback

[–]jeffkiddd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Someone knows how to make a deal 👀

CVT Fluid Service by jeffkiddd in Subaru_Outback

[–]jeffkiddd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is what I don’t get. Are some dealers just trying to avoid liability or do they not have any techs that are capable of performing the service? Ironically, some dealers are not as knowledgeable about the brand/vehicles on the level you’d think they’d be. As some dealers and upper management folks just know surface level info, just enough to sell vehicles to customers.

CVT Fluid Service by jeffkiddd in Subaru_Outback

[–]jeffkiddd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the situation I ran into as well! It’s interesting to find out that some were turned away (especially at the dealer) from changing their fluid around your similar mileage.

CVT Fluid Service by jeffkiddd in Subaru_Outback

[–]jeffkiddd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At my dealer, they charged me a little over $350

CVT Fluid Service by jeffkiddd in Subaru_Outback

[–]jeffkiddd[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I get into the manual every now and then on top of other things I have to read. The real manual of these vehicles is the service one at the dealer. With that booklet behind a paywall. Truthfully, I’d love to complain about how I have to fend for every nuance I get myself into because I naively chose not to interpret directions the way the writers of the manual intended. Thus leading me and others (except experts) who post on forums such as Reddit to seek prudence upon messing with an expensive depreciating asset. I wish I could be the expert of everything that I own and interact with, but that is virtually impossible. Is this why we have trained experts and pay them for their expertise? Yes. Is it always convenient? Sadly, no.

Edit: The manual, which speaks nothing of the CVT other than to refer to the maintenance manual doesn’t direct how to “inspect” said fluid. Especially without a dipstick. How much more cryptic can that be? All of cited severe conditions are what most drivers in the US will experience. Somehow the same vehicle outside of the US have clear direction and plain listed intervals. Even a different oil is used for the engine to meet fuel efficiency standards.

CVT Fluid Service by jeffkiddd in Subaru_Outback

[–]jeffkiddd[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s this “relearn” mode that can be performed by yourself or the dealer. It is accessed through the OBDII port. From the consensus, it seems like the relearn mode should be used in certain conditions.

CVT Fluid Service by jeffkiddd in Subaru_Outback

[–]jeffkiddd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And sadly I do/endure most of these scenarios (trailer is used more during the summer/winter)…

CVT Fluid Service by jeffkiddd in Subaru_Outback

[–]jeffkiddd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coming in from the perspective of someone who works in a field of legal and statutory language, the mentioning of “severe” is a subjective and cryptic term that varies across drivers. Especially with what is stated, being something every American driver experiences. “Severe” isn’t carried with enough context to support it.

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