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Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 11-10-2020, 12:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,927
Posted By Brooklyn
Costco Kirkland Signature 0W20 Full Synthetic Oil

Has anyone ever tried using this oil? I haven't seen it before but maybe some others have.
...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-03-2020, 09:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,619
Posted By Brooklyn
Oh actually just trying to help my dad clean out...

Oh actually just trying to help my dad clean out his garage and he found them but didn’t know what vehicle it came from. I don’t suppose they’re not worth much anymore
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-03-2020, 06:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,619
Posted By Brooklyn
Thanks guys

Thanks guys
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-03-2020, 04:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,619
Posted By Brooklyn
Help identifying tail lights

Anyone know what vehicle this is from?
https://ibb.co/JcJqjMc
https://ibb.co/JcJqjMc
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-16-2020, 04:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,219
Posted By Brooklyn
:bonk:

:bonk:
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-15-2020, 11:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,219
Posted By Brooklyn
Just to circle back and close the thread on this:...

Just to circle back and close the thread on this:

I removed the (non-OEM) drain plug and drained my oil. Upon inspection, it looks like the excessive force I put on the bolt by using my 1/2" drive...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-05-2020, 06:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 703
Posted By Brooklyn
Brake pad shim broken/rusted through

Hi all, so my '14 BRZ (127xxxkm, 79xxx mi) lately has been making intermittent squeaking noises while braking, and also when I'm not braking. When I do brake i can hear some sort of grinding,...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-27-2020, 11:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,651
Posted By Brooklyn
Is the FRS your family car now? From experience I...

Is the FRS your family car now? From experience I say its more capable than people might think :D
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-16-2020, 10:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,219
Posted By Brooklyn
Actually, you might be right. I used to get my...

Actually, you might be right. I used to get my first few oil changes at a local shop and I remember having some issues with a slight leak that they ended up fixing. I guess they may have changed the...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-14-2020, 10:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,219
Posted By Brooklyn
Thing is the previous oil change I did with the...

Thing is the previous oil change I did with the old washer I seemed to remember it clicking. And no leak.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-14-2020, 10:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,219
Posted By Brooklyn
You have a link? Never knew a bolt could have...

You have a link? Never knew a bolt could have seepage. I did order the fumoto valve. But I might just wait til I’m due to Install it because I don’t want to drain and refill.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-14-2020, 09:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,219
Posted By Brooklyn
https://imgur.com/c3lakSy ...

https://imgur.com/c3lakSy
https://imgur.com/zabJIJI
https://imgur.com/c3lakSy
https://imgur.com/zabJIJI
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-14-2020, 09:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,219
Posted By Brooklyn
Oil Leak from drain plug head?

Hey guys,

I recently did an oil change on my car using a new crush washer. Historically I've been in the boat of reusing it (even dating back to my older subarus) without any issues. For some...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-30-2019, 10:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,717
Posted By Brooklyn
This is my 6th winter and the other day it...

This is my 6th winter and the other day it completely didn't start and I had to boost it. I also hadn't driven it in a few days so that might have been a factor too. Anyway I'll see how it treats me...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-28-2019, 06:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,046
Posted By Brooklyn
A/C Schrader valve

Has anyone replaced or repaired the schrader valve for the A/C system (low pressure line)? Looking to find parts and or DIY to do so.

Background: A/C not blowing cold. The source of the leak...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-07-2018, 01:44 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 25,247
Posted By Brooklyn
Never thought of this strategy for teaching but...

Never thought of this strategy for teaching but makes total sense. Come to think of it, I once recall driving a circa 80's Toyota Tercel that I used to borrow from a friend that did not have a tach....
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-23-2018, 04:09 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 23,225
Posted By Brooklyn
Never been to the twin cities but it sounds like...

Never been to the twin cities but it sounds like a cool place based on this description. :)
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-23-2018, 01:48 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 23,225
Posted By Brooklyn
Back when I bought mine in 2013, in my area at...

Back when I bought mine in 2013, in my area at least, at least one Subaru dealer did not let me test drive the car which lead me to believe that they were either trying to deter non-serious buyers...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 07-09-2018, 04:01 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 13,567
Posted By Brooklyn
My 2cents: 2014: Bought BRZ for DD. Marital...

My 2cents:

2014: Bought BRZ for DD. Marital Status: single. Kids: 0
2018: Still have BRZ for DD, wife's car is a 4 door suv. Martial Status: married. Kids: 1 (1 year old)

Observations:
- The...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-14-2018, 11:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,214
Posted By Brooklyn
Funny, I just noticed the traffic alerts on my...

Funny, I just noticed the traffic alerts on my map this morning also (2014). Will have to check if my XM is working later.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-04-2018, 02:51 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,860
Posted By Brooklyn
On numerous occasions the electronic aids have...

On numerous occasions the electronic aids have prevented me from losing the back end, mostly during times of slippery/icy road conditions on the highway where I deliberately (and indeliberately) try...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-13-2017, 02:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,850
Posted By Brooklyn
I've taken a 4500 mi trip in my BRZ and it was...

I've taken a 4500 mi trip in my BRZ and it was perfect. Once you find a sweet spot I think they are quite comfortable to drive in. As for the cabin noise factor, I haven't found it significantly...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-13-2017, 12:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,676
Posted By Brooklyn
Do you think it's possible that it was so lonely...

Do you think it's possible that it was so lonely that it was sending out random lock signals to make sure the car was safe? Honestly though, my car locks automatically sometimes and I'm not sure if...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-13-2017, 12:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,676
Posted By Brooklyn
haha I'm sure nothing fell off the dash. I think...

haha I'm sure nothing fell off the dash. I think what happened is the battery was so low that the car didn't detect the fob anymore, and whatever situation it interpreted it as, somehow my car, or...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-12-2017, 04:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,676
Posted By Brooklyn
:bonk:Guess my brain shut down in panic lol. Of...

:bonk:Guess my brain shut down in panic lol. Of all the years I've owned this car I guess that fact escaped me since I've never had to use that function.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-12-2017, 03:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,676
Posted By Brooklyn
Yeah, I may have hit it on the way out, but you...

Yeah, I may have hit it on the way out, but you would think that having the key fob with you and trying to unlock it from outside would work? But yes, I think it has to do with the low fob battery....
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-12-2017, 03:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,676
Posted By Brooklyn
Correct - It wouldn't unlock even though I had...

Correct - It wouldn't unlock even though I had the fob. I'll try again later as I have a spare fob with a better (probably) battery.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-12-2017, 01:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,676
Posted By Brooklyn
BRZ locked me out while running

Yesterday I pulled over and got out of my car (idling) to grab my mail from the mailbox. When I came back to the car, turns out it had locked the doors on me with the key fob in my pocket. I had done...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-16-2016, 11:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,723
Posted By Brooklyn
haha oops, I forgot about that - I set it to...

haha oops, I forgot about that - I set it to public now.

We ended up cutting out the LV/Utah part out because I drove down with my cousin (who's from CA) and drove back up with my wife (who flew...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-16-2016, 09:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,723
Posted By Brooklyn
Yes it was a good experience. and if you consider...

Yes it was a good experience. and if you consider 29 young, then yes. thank you.
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