Northwest Subie Specialists

08/31/2026

08/30/2026

A little bit of a rear main seal leak on EJ motor.

08/03/2026

Knock off NGK plugs! We are seeing them more and more. This customer bought them off a third party shopper on Amazon. They are not NGK. They are a scam that a business claiming to be them are selling. Be cautious of where you are buying your parts please. The writing on the plug where it says Japan next to it is off. It shouldn’t be. It should be the same. The plugs electrode are wearing after 20k-35k on the counterfeit plugs. Causing misfires if not worse damage to the motors.

07/31/2026

Please don’t put stop leak in your Subaru if you are having overheating issues. We’ve been seeing this more and more lately. This is on a 2020 Subaru Impreza 2.0L direct injection. Call us and setup appointment if your having any temperature issues on your Subaru.

07/30/2026

Engine build Thursday. 🎉🎊 we’ve got an EJ and a FB engine replacement going today.

06/17/2026

Direct injection engines utilize fuel systems that enhance fuel efficiency, but cause carbon deposits to accumulate on the rear surfaces of intake valves due to the lack of self-cleaning fuel spray. This condition requires removal of the intake manifold and walnut blasting of the intake valves' rear surfaces. Common issues include rough idling, poor performance, stumbling, and in extreme cases, a check engine light. Subaru models 2020 and later are equipped with direct injection engines. This is on 54k mileage

06/09/2026

Found a pretty bad failed left rear wheel bearing today!

05/29/2026

Prepare your Subaru for summer adventures with a comprehensive pre-summer inspection service.

05/25/2026

Our business will be closed on Memorial Day. We thank those who have served our country.

05/18/2026

It's always refreshing to see a well-maintained and clean engine when we do a reseal on it. Very little tarnish inside the engine indicates frequent and timely oil changes. The customer is addressing the upper oil pan O-ring issue before it turns into a bigger issue, saving herself thousands of extra dollars in work by addressing it when it first starts showing signs of failing. It's a great feeling to know this Forester will stay on the road for another 120,000 miles.