Uploaded May 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Something I was dreading working on for about a year now was performing this major "90,000 mile service" on my Subaru. A slow loss of coolant noticed around 88,000 miles got me to lay the car up for a couple weeks to get as much done as I could.
I love this car, and it's taken care of me through a lot. Purchased used (at around 60,000 miles) in 2016.
1999 Subaru Impreza L Sedan
This was a difficult job compared to what I'm used to... but all of my practice work (mostly working on my pickup) put me in a confident enough position to try it out. Glad I filmed it, even though it ended up being an editing nightmare. I appreciate now more than ever how huge the engineering commitment is for Subaru to continue making cars with their boxer + AWD drivetrain. I'm glad they're still around.
If y'all are interested in car videos I'll try to keep them coming. Please subscribe!
Chapters:
Looking for Coolant leaks - 0:41
Looking for Oil leaks - 1:33
Adjusting Valves - 8:53
Checking Cam Seal surface - 21:48
Installing Cam Seal - 26:30
Prepping Valve Covers - 32:32
Installing Valve Cover Gaskets - 36:31
Inspect Water Pump - 45:07
Torque cam pulleys without special tools - 46:33
Time engine & pull the grenade pin - 49:40
Startup - 52:44
Items in the official "SCHEDULE OF INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES" from the 1999 Warranty & Maintenance Booklet that I haven't yet completed are:
Replace fuel filter and inspect fuel system
Replace spark plugs
Inspect ATF and F+R diff fluids
Replace brake fluid
Inspect brake pads and discs, linings & drums
Inspect drive "axle shaft joint portions"
Inspect steering & suspension
I also badly need to take care of the oil soaked transmission cooler lines.
Those are top of the priority stack right now.
timing belt water pump cam seals valve adjustment valve cover gasket
Something I was dreading working on for about a year now was performing this major "90,000 mile service" on my Subaru. A slow loss of coolant noticed around 88,000 miles got me to lay the car up for a couple weeks to get as much done as I could.
I love this car, and it's taken care of me through a lot. Purchased used (at around 60,000 miles) in 2016.
1999 Subaru Impreza L Sedan
This was a difficult job compared to what I'm used to... but all of my practice work (mostly working on my pickup) put me in a confident enough position to try it out. Glad I filmed it, even though it ended up being an editing nightmare. I appreciate now more than ever how huge the engineering commitment is for Subaru to continue making cars with their boxer + AWD drivetrain. I'm glad they're still around.
If y'all are interested in car videos I'll try to keep them coming. Please subscribe!
Chapters:
Looking for Coolant leaks - 0:41
Looking for Oil leaks - 1:33
Adjusting Valves - 8:53
Checking Cam Seal surface - 21:48
Installing Cam Seal - 26:30
Prepping Valve Covers - 32:32
Installing Valve Cover Gaskets - 36:31
Inspect Water Pump - 45:07
Torque cam pulleys without special tools - 46:33
Time engine & pull the grenade pin - 49:40
Startup - 52:44
Items in the official "SCHEDULE OF INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES" from the 1999 Warranty & Maintenance Booklet that I haven't yet completed are:
Replace fuel filter and inspect fuel system
Replace spark plugs
Inspect ATF and F+R diff fluids
Replace brake fluid
Inspect brake pads and discs, linings & drums
Inspect drive "axle shaft joint portions"
Inspect steering & suspension
I also badly need to take care of the oil soaked transmission cooler lines.
Those are top of the priority stack right now.
timing belt water pump cam seals valve adjustment valve cover gasket
