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Rough idle and Misfire
Engine misfires can be caused by many different problems and are generally caused by either a spark or fuel issue or in some cases, a combination of both. Spark related problems generally will result from things like ignition coils, crankshaft...
I have a new 2015 Subaru Crosstrek and haven't had an oil change yet. No alerts have come on yet
Subaru does not recommend leaving the engine oil in longer than 6 months (or 6,000 miles, whichever comes first). So you are definitely overdue on an oil change (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/change-oil-and-filter) based on the time criteria. Subaru recommends 100% synthetic oil. Although...
Transmission damage
If you have a manual transmission this shouldn't matter - both the transmission and rear differential take 75W-90 gear oil. If however, you have an automatic transmission, filling the front differential with CVT transmission fluid could be a real issue....
Knock when I turn the steering wheel
Hello, thank you for writing in. You will want to do a full inspection of the steering and suspension components. The CV joints can get damaged from sudden impacts such as you described. The axles, hubs, and steering components can...
High RPMs on a 4-cylinder engine
Your vehicle redlines at 6,600 RPM. If you have an automatic transmission in your vehicle, don't worry. A properly operating automatic transmission (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-an-automatic-transmission-works) is designed to keep your engine in the correct operating range. The transmission control module will adjust...
ABS light blinks when the car is turned off
This is odd, since generally the ABS light (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/abs-light-is-on-inspection) should come on for a few seconds with the ignition ON. My suggestion is to have the system scanned for diagnostic trouble codes which serve as a starting point for further...

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