Subaru Questions Maintenance & Repair
Engine
Can I put a newer year engine in my 2008 Subaru Impreza wrx 2.5l as long as it’s the right 6th vin which is a 7 ??
Leaky Head Gasket. Blue Devil Or Wait?
It has a small external leak at front corner. Cant get it fixed. I got blue devil, should i use it now as a preemptive or wait, knowing its an 18yo car that will leak and keep an eye on it?
Warning Lights
Cruise and brake light flashing, Check engine and ANS lights are solid. What is happening?
How Do You Remove The Interior Trim In A 2006 B9 Tribeca To Access The Rear...
Looks like there are cup holders where the shock towers would be inside the vehicle but I am not sure how to get the cups holders out and would like to avoid destroying them. Perhaps the entire trim p...
2008 Subaru Outback
2008 Outback that all of a sudden the ABS, Traction, Automatic Transmission Temp Light, Cruise, then Check Engine Light came on within seconds of each other. Was running fine, had it towed. Changed...
Oil Changes On My 2009 Subaru Forester
How often or after how many miles should I change the oil on my newly acquired 2009 Subaru Forester? I don't have the original maintenance and service book.
Plenum Gasket Leak 2013 Subaru Outback 2.5I
Hello. I bought a used 2013 Outback 2.5 with 83,0000 miles. My mechanic is great but not specialized in Subarus. He just replaced leaking valve cover gaskets successfully. My oil level was pretty lo...
Piston Rings Keep Getting Blown. Any Subaru Experts????
So I recently picked up a 05 Legacy Gt. Thing came with blown piston rings. So I dropped another engine in. I drive it around for a week (felt kinda weak and slow) until boom the ducking rings pop ...
06 Subaru Outback Engine And Turbo Dead 2 Weeks After Buying—what To Do?
Hi all, My 06 Outback XT died two weeks after I bought it. Mechanic says I need a new engine and turbo. What should I do? Thanks, Amadé
Can I Change The Break Pads While Still Under Warranty?
With dealer rates so high, will I void the warranty if I replace the pads myself? I have a 2015 Outback with 65,000 km. On my 60,000 km check the tech mentioned the from pads were at 3.0 mm. I di...
Compatible Years For Subaru Outback
I need a oil pan for a 2008 subaru outback 2.5 manual. what years can also work
2014 Outback - Constantly Burned Out Headlights & Lights
Why are my lights constantly burning out? Seems to be a known problem on the 2010-2014s that Subaru is just ignoring. So far, 6 burned out and I know there's more to come based on what I'm reading. ...
2002 Subaru Forester Stutters On Take Off, Will Backfire Then Suddenly Enga...
Have had IAT sensor replaced (showed code), then fuel filter, spark plug wires rreplaced, auto trans flush, oil change and new filter plus general maintenance service on 137K. Still not running righ...
Engine Swap
Hi I recently replace my 1998 outback engine with a 1999 outback engine. The car is not getting any power after replacement. I was wondering is the engine wiring the same? Jeff
Thumping Noise When Making Turns
On making turns, my manual transmission 2010subaru outback makes a thumping noise. I have taken it to several repair people, I have had my tires and pressure checked and I have had my clutch which ...
2013 Subaru Outback Changing The Timing Chain
I have 157,000 miles on my Outback. Everything is working real well. The timing chain does not have an obvious way to determine wear and whether or not I should change it. When do the normally wea...
Battery
Will a battery from a 1996 Chevy blazer fit in a 1996 Subaru legacy?
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