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Replaced all of the bulbs today. First time replacing the bulbs (except headlamps) on this vehicle since I bought it new. Had quite a mess of accumulated grime to clean up behind the light fixtures. :icon_eek:

 

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Had the timing belt service performed.

 

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Washed and waxed. I'm amazed that I can still get a mirror-like finish from the original paint job.

 

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How does it do in soft sand. Do you reduce the tire pressure?

Thanks

Depending on the driver, the Forester can perform very well in soft sand. Reduce tire pressure to about 22psi. Get a portable air pump to air the tires back up to street pressure before driving on pavement. Also have your own appropriate safe recovery gear (at a minimum: shovel, snatch strap, d-shackles, tree saver/weight distributing strap).

 

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Changed oil and oil filter. Replaced air filter.

 

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Washed, polished, and detailed the exterior.

 

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Looked at the calendar. I bought my 2004 Forester new in November 2003. I've owned it for exactly 9 years. :biggrin:

Also took my Forester in for some maintenance (private shop, not dealer service department). Found out I'm starting to have a head gasket leak. :shake: Looks like it's just an external leak right now, so will monitor for the time being. :huh:

 

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Oil change today.

 

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Oil change yesterday. Also confirmed the existence of a very slow external headgasket leak. :icon_cry:

 

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Overnight trip (5/24 to 5/25) to Jacksonville, FL to play in the Jazz and Blues festival. Had a car full of drums and related hardware. A car full of drums is a very effective backstage access pass. :Banane08:

 

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I installed a Torque Solution Billet 3" Shifter Extension. I love it, raises the shifter up to perfect level with where my arm is on the armrest. Also makes shifting feel a lot more positive since you know have more leverage on the shifter.

Why would one need more leverage on a shifter?

Not criticizing, just curious.

 

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If you live in the pacific northwest and have a car that is outdoors 24/7, you may be familiar with this one: Annual moss-scrub down

Happens in Florida as well.

Washed the Forester yesterday. Also cleaned up the headlamps. Will polish and detail today.

 

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Oil change and new air filter.

 

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Oil change. Noticed that the left head gasket was leaking (oozing) a little bit more and that the right side was starting to leak. Bummer.