Cat litter is now being used by many more people than just pet parents because of the moisture-absorbing qualities of this product. Here at Lithia Subaru of Oregon City, we believe cat litter should be one of the most important items included in any winter weather survival kit all drivers should carry when snow and ice are possible.

In the U.S. and especially Oregon, snow levels can be high during winter months and leave many drivers stranded on roadways and driveways because of a lack of traction. 

When learning how to drive and getting a lecture on vehicle maintenance, you might have always been told that your oil has to be changed. But did you know that you don't have to do it as often now? The old axiom that oil must be changed every 3,000 miles is no longer the rule and here's why.

Some seasons provide the worst conditions that could be precarious for drivers. When it’s freezing, snowing, raining heavily or the temperatures are frigid, you need to change elements like the windshield wipers to stronger ones because it's the small details that make the most difference.

The winter wipers are molded explicitly for the icy weather. The frame is sturdy because the moving and adjustable parts are not present under the rubber and this prevents it from bending as it moves the snow from the windshield. 

Put simply, motor vehicles like cars and SUVs cost a lot of money. From the price tag to the pump, cars have inherent costs of ownership.

Any driver can use these tips to help reduce the cost of ownership over time.

Save up six months' worth of financing installments for your vehicle prior to borrowing it. Can't do that? Finance a vehicle that you can do this with.

 

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July Sales for Subaru of America have hit a record-high, according to the automaker’s media website. Sales for July of 2017 were seven percent higher than they were in July of 2016. In addition, Subaru has enjoyed sixty-eight nonstop months of growth.

The end of summer is near. Oh, how we hate to see it go. Maybe you’ve enjoyed camping in your Outback with your family, or opening the large sunroof of your Forester wide to let in the sun’s balmy rays. Perhaps you’ve taken your kayak and other gear to the beach using your Crosstrek. Summer is all about fun and adventure. But Subaru vehicles have a more serious, safety-oriented side too. 

 

Travel safely and enjoy the holiday with your loved ones!

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When it comes to reliability and responsive handling in a compact SUV, Oregon drivers can find everything they need with the rugged performance of the Subaru Forester. Take your pick from our wide selection of Forester trims at the Lithia Subaru of Oregon City dealership and explore your natural surroundings outside of the suburbs with efficiency and quality control.

Subaru of America Inc. recently announced that the Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special established a new four door sedan lap record at the renowned Nürburgring Norsschleife race track in Germany. Specifically designed to showcase the capabilities of both the sedan and Subaru's all-wheel drive, the vehicle sprinted to a sub-seven minute lap over the 12.8-mile course, with its time of 6:57.5 verified by track officials.

 

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We know that sometimes the mind can wander and it before you know it the car in front of you has stopped. Thankfully Subaru EyeSight was watching the road and applied the brakes to avoid an accident. Not sure what EyeSight is or everything that it can do?

 

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There are two particularly unfortunate things about vehicle breakdowns. One is that they happen at all and the other is that they can strike in inconvenient and sometimes unsafe places. Even if you have roadside assistance, you could be waiting for quite a while before help comes.

But if you have a roadside emergency kit in your car, you can ease some of the pain and keep yourself safer.

Here are a few items to keep in your car: