It’s easy to see how far cars have come since their invention, with today’s vehicles offering much more than just four wheels and a motor. For the modern motorist, features focused on convenience and connectivity are key.

At Subaru of Morristown, we know precisely what our customers are hoping to find when they come in for a test drive. Subaru vehicles are already known for incredible reliability and superior handling, and the Subaru STARLINK system makes these vehicles even more outstanding.

Drivers appreciate this in-vehicle platform for the convenience it instills, with a range of features including hands-free communication, entertainment, and emergency services. While drivers put their trust in STARLINK, Subaru puts its trust in Sirius XM.

Subaru Works with Sirius for an Enhanced Driving Experience

Many motorists are already familiar with Sirius XM thanks to the system’s advanced satellite radio programming. The team at our Subaru dealership serving Parsippany knows that entertainment is far from the only feature that Sirius XM has mastered. As a result, we were thrilled to learn about Subaru’s prolonged partnership with the industry leader.

This continued relationship will allow Subaru to further enhance the STARLINK system with a wider range of features for drivers to take advantage of. Among these new and improved features, shoppers can expect to find stolen vehicle recovery, collision notification, and remote vehicle services like remore starting and locking.

As Alan Bethke, Subaru of America, Inc. vice president of marketing, says, “Working with trusted, industry leaders such as Sirius XM… to enhance the Subaru STARLINK in-vehicle connectivity system is a natural fit for Subaru.”

This dedication to improving existing features while innovating new technologies showcases Subaru’s dedication to customer satisfaction, an idea that has always been at the forefront of the automaker’s approach to engineering.

For more information on these upcoming improvements, as well as all of the existing features you’ll find in the current Subaru lineup, be sure to contact our Parsippany area Subaru dealer online or to call our team directly at (866) 910-3466 today!

If you’ve ever seen an old fashioned horror movie, then chances are you’ve seen some monsters being brought to life by channeling a bolt of lightning during a thunder storm. While this approach to electricity may not be the best one for jump starting your cars battery, it’s not entirely farfetched; every time your engine roars to life, you count on the spark from your spark plugs to make it run right!

One of the most important services that we carry out at our Subaru repair shop in NJ is the tune up, which includes swapping out the old spark plugs and spark plug wires to replace them with new ones.

Carrying out a tune up on a regular basis helps to avoid some serious problems, including misfires, hard starts, and decreased fuel efficiency. This service is typically recommended every 30,000 miles, but that interval can vary from vehicle to vehicle. If you plan to perform your own tune ups, be sure to consult your vehicle’s manual for the appropriate interval.

Simple Steps Keep Drivers Running Right

For the do-it-yourself types, carrying out a tune up can be a fairly quick and easy process. Just follow these simple steps:

• Visit our Subaru parts center in NJ to pick up the appropriate spark plugs and wires for your vehicle.
• Start when your engine is cool to avoid burning yourself on hot engine parts
• Remove the spark plug wires. You should be able to slide the rubber boots off my hand. Remove them from both the cylinder heads and the distributor cap. If you don’t have the wiring diagram for your vehicle, it’s recommended that you do one plug and wire at a time to ensure proper wire placement.
• Using a socket specifically designed for spark plugs, remove each spark plug.
• Before inserting a new spark plug, be sure to gap it to the manufacturer’s specifications using a spark plug gap gauge.
• Apply anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the spark plug, then use the spark plug socket to insert the spark plug into the cylinder head. Use a torque wrench to tighten it to the appropriate specifications.
• Inset dielectric grease into the spark plug wire boot, then connect it to the spark plug and the appropriate spot on the distributor cap. Your vehicle’s manual should have a wiring diagram to ensure proper placement.

Once your done, you can enjoy the smooth, responsive performance that you love! For more information on doing your own tune ups, or to schedule a service appointment with our expert team, be sure to contact Subaru of Morristown online or to call our team directly at (866) 910-3466 today.