Subaru Outback Questions Any type
Timing Belt
I just bought a 2000 Outback Limited Wagon with 171k for $1800. The previous owner was a second owner. He says that during the time he owned it he never changed the timing belt. How do I inspect the t...
Why Does The Rear End Slide In The Snow And No Other Time?
Rear end wants to come around in even the slightest snow. Even at like 20mph. What could cause this? It has good tires.
Outback Fuel Pressure
I checked the fuel pressure on my 00 Outback this weekend. It reads 32 psi at idle then goes up to close to 50 psi as the engine rpm's increase, with the vacum hose hooked up. Is the correct or is m...
1997 Outback 2.5L DOHC - Valve Adjustment Procedure
Has any out there had experience with doing a valve adjustment (shim and bucket style) an a 2.5L DOHC? Is the spec tool required as is being said in the Haynes manual. Thanks
Need To Find A Part
Where is the idler control valve on my 1998?
Head Gasket Replacement
have a 2002 outback limited wagon with 80K miles, 2.5L. got a quote for $3200 to replace the head gasket, seems high, even for San Francisco. any thoughts? Also, how long can I drive on it with a...
Good Value?
I'm looking at a 2000 Outback L.L. Bean edition. It has 85k miles on it. The selling price is just under 10k. Is this a good value? I have never owned a Subaru, but I hear wonderful things about t...
Battery Drain
battery dies after 1 day unless disconnected in which case it holds charge fine for extended layoffs - would seem to be something draining even when car turned off - ring any bells ? suggestions befor...
Can I Put A P185/70 R 14 Studded Snow Tire On A 1999 Outback Without Messin...
Can I put a P185 70 R 14 studded snot tire on a 1999 Subaru Outback wagon?
Cruise Control
I have a prob with the cruise control on my Outback (I just go tthis car the other day). When I am using the CC it will be on for a while but will go out of SET mode. I called the dealer and they sa...
Engine Light
engine light comes on for no apparent reason, and car looses between 10 & 30% power worse if you use 95octane fuel
Switch Backlighting
The backlighting for my foglight switch (dash) and passenger side seat heater switch (console) is burned out. Any ideas on how access these bulbs without breaking something? I'm very good at breakin...
Brakes
Just bought a used 2003 H6-3.0 wagon and it needs brakes to pass the safety. Used car dealer said they will replace with a NAPA generic rotor and pads. According to what I've read the 2 front breaks a...
2003 Subaru Outback Ll Bean Editon Wagon
when do they reccomend changing the timing chain
Folding Side Mirrors For The Outback
Even though Subaru's Forester and Legacy models all have foldable side-view mirrors on each side, the 2010 Outback does not. Is there such a thing as aftermarket folding mirrors for the Outback? -- or...
Why Is There The Need For Premium Gas?
Looking at purchasing used 60k. want to know more details about gas requirements.
Media Hub Versus DIY USB Port For New '11 Outback Limited
I am thinking of buying 2011 Limited edition. The standard stereo does not seem to come with a USB port. There is an option to install a "media hub" for almost $500, but it appears that this hub is no...
Ignition Module Issues
I have a 1999 Subaru Outback with about 195,000 miles. It's always run great except the check engine light started going on and literally 30 seconds to a minute later, the car would die. All I had t...
96 Outback 2.5 HG Work
my uncle and I are going to replace the head gaskets in his 96 outback 2.5, we've done some research, and found some great tips are are sure we can do it, there's a few things we can find though. f...
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