axgt_bwaii

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i own a 93 wrx (i know its getting on a bit) with 70,000 miles on it. in the mornings it starts realy well and ticks over but to rev it a little it hesitates slightly and if you try to pull off with little revs it will almost stall. when its warm its fine. i just dont like to rev her to much when its cold. usually 2.5-3k is what is needed. is there anythng i should check? is it just old, hammerd or just like the rest?

stew

timmyajmy93wrx

iTrader: (27)

when was last time you checked / changed...

plugs
coil packs
oxygen/lambda sensor
oil & filter

cleaned maf sensor & boost solenoid

i have a 93 wrx only 55k on the clock but i look after it no expense spared but its me baby. even though 93 is getting on a bit if its looked after its as as good as a new one mate.

Tim

axgt_bwaii

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had the car 6months and not changed a thing. though i do check coolant and oils regular. have recently bought some engine oil cant get hold of an oil filter, halfords are useless. dont have a clue on the maf sensor (how to clean it) or the oxygen/lambda sensor or the coil packs?

any help is greatly appreciated

stew

theotherphil

I've done 2x filter changes in the last year and I got them from Halfords no bother - £7.99.

axgt_bwaii

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they only get hold of the 1.6l and 1.8l filters so they told me. are they all the same.

stew

AvalancheS8

No point on paying £7.99 for a non-genuine filter from Halfords when the your local Subaru dealer will only charge about £5 for the proper one and a sump plug washer.

Gear Head

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I second that. Halfords wanted 2.99 for a reverse light bulb. Got one from subaru for 1 squid!

theotherphil

The problem is, it'd cost me to travel the distance to the dealer but I have a Halfords on my doorstep (not literally ).

Tone Loc

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Dealers will post stuff out... it will still be cheaper than a Halfords one.

Tony.

theotherphil

Seriously, I am not that hard up that I need to save £1.80 - original filter and sump plug washer is £6.19 including VAT .

Tone Loc

iTrader: (1)

Yes but the point is the OEM one is better quality, it's not all about money . It's just a happy coincidence it is also the least expensive. IIRC Harvey found all other filters he tried caused a small drop in oil pressure.

Tony.

P.S my filter from the dealer was less than £5 inc VAT.

AvalancheS8

Yup, that was what I meant, why compromise on the quality of the filter when it's not even cheaper, in fact it costs more?

theotherphil

Do you have any evidence to back up your claims of inferior quality? Just because it comes from the dealers doesn't mean it is any better at filtering oil. Also, Subaru are using the smaller filter whereas Halfords are using a fullsize filter (hence the cheaper price maybe?). I can't believe we are arguing over a couple of quid saving...it'd cost me more than that to get to the dealers in the first place. I'd rather pay Halfords the money for saving me a 50 minute round trip to get an original item .

We are getting way off topic here. Instead of bashing Halfords, just let's agree that they have their place in the market.