A Service or "How did I put on 72,000 KMs in just over 2 years?"

 Hello Sports Fans!

After a very successful trip out East to the Canadian Maritimes with a total of 5,400 kms over the 2 weeks I was away, the odometer passed 70,000 kms necessitating the need for an "A" service at my local dealer, Stratford Subaru.

The "A" service is essentially an oil and filter change with inspections of:

- tires,

- differential fluid levels (changed just prior to the trip),

- Inspections of lights and horn,

- belts and belt tension,

- CV boots and suspension components.

The Red Mist performed flawlessly the entire trip and there was is not mechanical or electronic snags.

The only gripe I have is a small amount of damage to the left-rear rim sustained in Halifax near a cemetery I was visiting as part of my research for my blog about the 18th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force (World War 1).

My gas mileage is averaging just above 40 miles-per-gallon (Imperial) and I have been so pleased as this has been at an average speed of 105 km/h.

The only real snag has been the Infotainment system. Though minor, the system has glitched were it won't take a command to send a text to a person, or it takes the voice recognized text and replay it and then says it cannot complete the process.

Typically, the next day after shutting off the car, everything is back to normal and works fine,

This minor irritant is so much better that when I first got the car and the Infotainment system would be slow and sometimes completely unresponsive. It looks like Subaru has updated the software so it works much more reliably and faster than it did when the Red Mist was new.

I suspect the issues are related to Google and Gemini AI. I really find the incorporation of AI into the Infotainment system as unnecessary.

I am currently using the dealership for all the service requirements during the warranty period, and I do double up on my oil changes.

Buy the way, there has been no noticeable oil consumption during the trip.

The Red Mist keeps trucking on, giving safe, reliable transportation while being eminently fun to drive.

Remember to keep the rubber on the right side of your vehicle. Drive safely and practice the Subaru Salute.

Almost Time!

 Hello Sports Fans,

So, the Red Mist is going out East for a little adventure. A reverse trip around the Gaspe, as I went from East to West with the Grey Mist (2013 Accent 5-Door) several years ago and want to do the same route but from West to East. The coast is beautiful and scenic and I am leaving PM this Monday or AM this Tuesday. Pressing for past Montreal and the rest of the trip is clean sailing.

Did a pre-trip wash and wax.

More to come Sports Fans!

Remember to keep the rubber on the right side of your vehicle. Drive safely and practice the Subaru Salute.

Playing Catch Up

Hello Sports Fans! It has been several days since an update on the adventures of the Red Mist.

Suffice to say that I have news and information but the process of being on vacation is getting in the way.

Today, though, it was time to move on after two days at the Cape View Motel and Cottages. I had a great time there. It was a perfect room. Number 2 on the end with 2 double beds and a great view (except for the fog over my stay).

Dropped into Yarmouth and had 2 amazing cappuccinos at the Blueberry Fields Bakery Cafe.

Then headed to Jim's Car Wash to attend to the Red Mist. She was looking a little dirty and we do not want a dirty girl. So, washed and shined her up!

There is something soothing about washing a car and I miss this as living in an apartment gives me little opportunity to do this relaxing and satisfying task.

Jim's prices were awesome and the bay I was in worked perfectly.

Then, it was off to Liverpool, Nova Scotia for the next installment of my vacation!