Subaru of Oregon City Blog & Events

To extend the life of your vehicle, it is important to have an understanding of its components and how they function. At Lithia Subaru of Oregon City, we strive to keep you informed about your vehicle so that it will run smoothly. A differential is an important piece of equipment that keeps your vehicle performing well.

A differential is a gearbox that is found between the drive wheels of your vehicle. If your vehicle has a four-wheel drive system, then it more than likely has a front and rear differential.  

If it's time for you to buy a car, you may be wondering if a crossover vehicle is the right choice. With one of the most successful track records in sales and customer satisfaction, plenty of drivers are pleased with their crossover. Consider your lifestyle and your cargo or passenger needs to ascertain if your next car should be a crossover.

In what seems to be the best of both worlds, crossovers are a blend of sedans and SUVs, giving drivers a comfortable cabin, smooth handling, stringent safety records and plenty of interior space for both passengers and cargo…

The entire team at Lithia Subaru of Oregon City wanted to help bring awareness to the way the brakes function on your vehicle so you are in a better position to be able to identify when things are failing.

The thing to remember about the brake pads is that they are designed to wear away in an effort to not only stop the vehicle, but to protect the rotors and calipers from damage. The brake rotors are attached to each wheel in the disc system, and spin freely until they are slowed by the brake caliper. 

At Lithia Subaru of Oregon City, we want you to have a safe driving experiencing in the upcoming winter months. In order for that to happen, you need to make sure that your vehicle is prepared for the winter season.

Your vehicle's battery needs to be in top working order for the winter. Have your battery tested. You should replace your battery if it tests at a low or borderline level. The cold weather makes it harder for your batter to turn the engine over, so you want a battery that is operating at full power. 

It may have been easy years ago for drivers to share the road with bicyclists, but this has changed because both cars and bikes have gotten faster. Drivers are now expected to drive a bit slower when they see bicyclists on the road. Also, drivers now have to watch for riders every moment because they can come out of nowhere, and riders even hit the highway today. The best thing drivers can do is always anticipate bicyclists on the road. This will cause drivers to always be aware of them. 

Motion sickness is an issue that can ruin family road trips within a matter of minutes. The problem is caused by mixed messages between your inner ears, eyes, and brain. While it can be a nightmare to deal with, there are some things you can do to treat it.

The easiest thing you can do is to take some Dramamine. It's designed to prevent issues before they occur. If you're looking for a more natural solution, things like peppermint and ginger are also known to help. Before you hit the road, it's a good idea to eat…

Have you ever wondered if it's actually important to keep your tires properly inflated? The reality is that it's very important. Proper tire pressure can save you a lot of money in the long run when you don't have to replace your tires as often.

When your tires are underinflated, the walls of the tires receive most of the wear. This can cause the walls of the tires to become damaged. When tires are overinflated, all of the pressure is on a thin part of the middle of the tires which means that they can become bald…

You’ve gone back-to-school shopping. Now it’s time to get your vehicle ready for the back-to-school season. This way, your vehicle is ready for all that’s going to happen for the year. Whether you’re taking the kids to and from school, heading to PTA meetings, or rooting for the kids at sports games, you need your vehicle to function properly. 

At our showroom here at Lithia Subaru of Oregon City, we're committed to our customers' safety. In addition to selling the safest cars, we want our customers to understand the extensive tests that our vehicles are subject to so they can feel confident in the safety of any vehicle they purchase from us.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) publishes the results of its crash test through a star rating system with 5-star ratings awarded to vehicles that perform the best. 

You don't buy a vehicle every day; in fact, it's a big investment. And that's why many people spend a lot of time deciding which kind of vehicle they should buy. If you've never considered a hatchback, there are several reasons that this could be the type of vehicle for you.

One of the biggest reasons that hatchbacks are great is because they are a bridge between an SUV and a sedan.