Adventure Blog

July is National Blueberry Month, National Hot Dog Month, National Ice Cream Month. It’s no wonder that July is also National Anti-Boredom Month. Basically, July is the month when you should go out and do anything that is awesome and exciting, and a Subaru can get you there.

• Go camping – This is a perfect opportunity to drive down some rutted-out backcountry roads and find your new secret spot. Be sure to bring some hot dogs to celebrate National Hot Dog Month!
• Find a new swimming hole – There are lots of rivers in the area, and accordingly lots of great…

 

Buying a car can be a bit overwhelming. It's a big purchase, and one that shouldn’t be rushed into. You’re making a decision that will last for years and cost a lot of money; you want to make sure you are choosing the vehicle that is right for you.

If you have no idea where to start, CarMax has a vehicle recommendation tool that can help.

The recommendation tool stars with questions about usage. It asks you things like whether you plan on hauling gear, commuting to work or school, taking road trips, the number of passengers…

 

 

Have you ever wondered where the name Subaru comes from? For most people the name Subaru immediately brings to mind awesome automobiles. Subaru is synonymous with safe, well-made, and exciting vehicles. But was it based on the name of the company's founder, as Oldsmobile, Honda, and Ford were, or is it based on common words as Volvo and Volkswagon are -- or perhaps it's like Lexus, the product of an ad company's research?

Kenji Kita, the first president of Fuji Heavy Industries (the transportation company that owns Subaru) was the one who named the Subaru company. He figured…

 

Dogs and Subarus just naturally go together. Take these ten top tips to heart to make sure your dog enjoys the ride in safety.

1. If your dog hasn't been in a car before, don't start with a road trip. Most dogs love going for a ride in a car, but it's smart tyo take a few trips to the park before setting out on a major journey.
2. We said trips to the park because you don't want your dog to associate car travel with scary things. Unless your dog loves going to the vet, make sure…

 

If you drive a 2011-2014 Outback, Forester, XV Crosstrek crossover, Impreza or Legacy sedan and have noticed that your Subaru goes through more oil than it should, you might be able to get that problem taken care of free of charge.

Subaru has found unexpected wear on the oil control piston rings on some of these vehicles. If you’re driving one of the affected vehicles, your oil consumption will be higher than normal and it will consistently be higher than normal.There are issues in your driving environment and driving habits that can increase oil consumption temporarily, but if…