Subaru Outback Questions Maintenance & Repair
Oil Changing Through The Dipstick
I have drained my oil for many years by vacuuming it out the dip stick- so easy- I purchase a new (then) 2016 Outback 2.5 and am no longer able to get the tubing down the dipstick as there seems to...
Why Won’t My 2003 Outback Motor Turnover
My 2003 Outback won’t crank. I’ve replaced the starter, camshaft sensor and crankshaft sensor. The starter sounds like it is turning but the engine does not seem to turn. All pulleys spin with the ...
Lost Power On My Subaru Outback 2011 And Brake Light And ABS Light Came On
I just came out of a car wash, with the undercarriage also cleaned and within a mile of driving the car lost power (but still could be driven) and the ABS and Brake Light came on on the instrument p...
How To Get My Car To Start?
I recently replaced the head gaskets on my 03 subaru outback 2.5l and when I went to jump start from the battery I get no power but I get power jump starting from the alternator, what could cause t...
Simple Transmission Fix?
Looking to purchase a 2011 outback 2.5l and seems to have a transmission issue. Owner says "When it’s cold it shifts fine but when the oil get hot it skips at some times." Hopefully a simple fix. ...
2008 Outback 2.5 W/180000mi
This car is owned by my mechanic who is a Subie specialist. Looks great runs good. He says everything has been replaced, upgraded on it and he wants big bucks- 11K, no negotiation. He has his home sho...
Subaru Christmas Tree Lights After Maintenance At Dealership
I took my Subaru 2014 Outback 2.5i Limited in for routine maintenance. The next day, all the lights on the dash came on, including for EyeSight. Car was driving fine before service!
What To Do When Brake, Cruise And Vehicle Dynamics Control Flashing?
Recently bought a second-hand 2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i with no record of incidents/call backs/accidents took it to Autoshop for stuttering and tail light check up. Was told there was also an issue w...
2018 Outback - Windows Smell Of Mildew
I recently acquired a 2018 Outback limited from a private seller. About a month after I got the car (and the cover-up scent wore off), I noticed a musty/mildewy smell, which I thought originated fro...
2010 Subaru Battery And Then Starter Replaced- Still Problems
Had battery replaced. Car started 2 times, 3rd time started but no reverse, 4th time would not start. Warning lights: AT OIL TEMP, CHECK ENGINE, BRAKE, VDC OFF (as far as I can remember). Towed to ser...
2019 Base Motor, 33,00 Miles Getting 19-20 Miles To The Gallon Normal Drivi...
This seems low as I have checked forms and most get 25 or so? It seems to run good , just well below milage per gallon?
2012 Subaru Heater Won't Blow Hot Air
Heater fan works but no heat. Started smoking from under the hood. I looked and believe the guys who did the "oil change" didn't put the coolant cap back on from 3 weeks ago. I filled it back up but...
No Heat On Passenger Side
No heat on passenger side of 2008 Subaru Outback. Blower works. I have removed the glove box. All 3 actuators on passenger side appear to be working
Should I Not Have Cleared The Codes? Where Should I Start?
I have several warning lights (check engine, 2 eyesight, and a flashing brake) come on. Car drove fine and they went away, but yesterday they came back and I was able to pull the codes and got a ...
Recent Model Years Of The Subaru Outback
Are there any major issues with the newer Outback. I am looking at something from 2016-2019.
Subaru Hatchback Door Not Opening
The hatchback door of my 4yr old Outback will open about 1 inches, then stops & will not open all the way. I can force it open the rest of the way then the auto close button works to close it all th...
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