Bert,

I like to work on our vehicles. If I am on a Subaru forum and I ask a question, and the answer comes back, "Check the resistance of the MAF sensor and, if out of specs, replace it," I will get out the ohmmeter and wrenches and go to it.

Someone else may get that response and say "Time for a trip to the dealer."

Some of the stuff that is second nature to you is not so obvious to some of us!

On the other hand, if I just go to the dealer, I may have a fixed vehicle, but I did not learn anything in the process.

Even if I (or anyone else) do not take your advice, I certainly learn from it. And it is always appreciated.

Gene

Gene Nallin MD solo family practice with one PA Cumberland, Md