Subaru of Oregon City Blog & Events

What is a vehicle’s differential? There’s a gearbox between the drive wheels of your new Subaru. This gearbox works with your vehicle’s transmission to send power from the engine to the front and rear axles, which stabilizes your vehicle’s turning. When you turn, for the best grip, you need the outside wheels to turn faster than the inside wheels, and a differential uses gears to accomplish this.

Subaru vehicle systems include Viscous Center Differential (VCD), Active Torque Split (ATS), Variable Torque Distribution (VTD), and Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD).

Many car owners have no idea how important a timing belt is to their vehicle. A timing belt synchronizes the crankshaft and camshaft that keeps an engine going. Without it, your car simply wouldn't run.

There is a difference between timing belts and timing chains. A belt is made of rubber and a chain is made of metal. New cars have timing belts while older cars, those from the 1970s and beyond, used timing chains. Manufacturers switched them out to reduce the vehicle's weight and for fuel efficiency/ 

While you can replace a cracked windshield, you can also repair it. As a matter of fact, it might be a little more financially practical to repair the windshield as opposed to replacing. Also, there is a type of technology that makes repairing the windshield a smart decision for the driver.

When deciding to get the windshield repaired, the first thing you need is knowledge on how the whole thing works. One of the ways that the windshield repair technology works is by forcing the air out of the glass and strengthening the bond.  

One of the most important aspects of your vehicle is the battery. Therefore, you have to take a lot of precautions in order to make sure that your battery is working. Among the precautions you have to take involve making sure that your battery is in a comfortable environment.

Another thing that you have to do is look at the CCA, which is the cold cranking amps. When it gets cold, the battery has a reduced capacity. Therefore, you have to check the number of CCA in the battery so that you can make sure that it is not in…

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.  

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. 

If you’re like most drivers, you’ve probably heard of brake pads, but you may not know exactly how they work. Here’s what you need to know about this important automotive part.

Most passenger vehicles are equipped with brakes that consist of a fixed rotor and a caliper that clamps down on the rotor as the brake pedal is used. The brake pad’s main purpose is to dissipate the friction and heat that occurs where the caliper and the rotor meet. 

In order to jump-start a car with a dead battery, you will need to drive another vehicle as close to the nose of your car as possible so the battery compartments are close enough for the jumper cables to reach. Unravel your jumper cables, turn off the car engine, and open the hoods of both cars.

The battery will be marked with a plus and minus sign on each terminal. The red jumper cable goes to the plus on the good battery first. The other red then goes to the plus on the dead battery. The black cable will go…

A tire pressure sensor is directly inserted into all tires installed on vehicles made after September 2007. If the tire gets below a certain threshold, the sensor light will appear on the dashboard. In some vehicles, an indirect system measures the rotation of the tires and goes off if it determines one tire isn't performing like it should.

Tires could be underinflated because it was cold overnight or because they haven't been inflated in the last few months. Underinflated tires can reduce gas mileage and result in excess wear on the product itself. 

The engine and cabin air filters in your vehicle are essential in maintaining the proper airflow for maximum performance. The cabin filter is crucial for you and your passengers, while engine air filters keep your vehicle's engine running at its peak performance.

Cabin Air Filter Function and Replacement

The cabin air filter removes the particles and pollutants that can reach the interior of the vehicle. Driving in dry, dusty conditions can quickly affect the performance of the filter. A dirty, clogged filter will need replacing.