Subaru Questions Maintenance & Repair

Engine Bogs Down

I have a 97 Legacy, when friving the car after 3 or 4 miles, the engine bogs down, like one that has restricted exhaust. Mechanic has checked the back pressure, 1.2psi@2500rpm.Fuel pressure 28psiKoer ...

1993 Subaru Legacy Wagon

Experiencing nock and ping when going uphill. Changed spark plugs, air filter,oil/filter,fuel filter. Bought a Haynes manual. Doesn't cover 1993 efi/emissions. Car doesn't have a visible EGR. Does an...

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...

Idle Rough

I have a miss on my 1.8. I have gave it a tuneup and it made no change. I did a compression test and found that the rear cyl on the left side has 70 psi and the front has 105. It does not use any oil ...

Subaru Newbie Questions...

I've always wanted a Subaru and recently my wife and I finally bought a 2007 Subaru Impreza Wagon 2.5 (I hope it's okay that I joined even though I don't have WRX or STI). We're very excited about it ...

P1510 Idle Control System Solenoid

I have this code, in a scanner, (P1510 Idle control System Solenoid) I order and repalced the parts, Idle control System Solenoid. but I still have the same problem. but car still idles erratically,...

Rodents Eating Electrical Wiring

My Legacy is only 6 weeks old and rodents ate through the electrical wiring. Is this common with Subuaru?

Water In The Oil System

Hi there - 1993 Subaru Loyale with a rebuilt engine that has had about 4,000km put on it since installation. A friend had the rebuilt engine put in here in Alberta, then it was driven to Vancouver...

Where Is The Best Place To Get Replacement Catalytic Converters

H4 2.2L Engine Has PO420 DTC Code. Is replacing the front converter the fix? Mechanic estimated huge money, can replace myself just am not sure of where to get replacement. Thanx - Damon

92 Legacy AWD Auto. Wont Shift Out Of 2nd Gear.

been told to check a fuse for the silinoid. Any tips on location, or other ideas for the issue?

2003 Forester X 267,000 Miles 5-speed Manual Transmission

Just had my clutch replaced by a trusted, years long mechanic. Feels like a new car..except...when I reverse. When I place the clutch in neutral, there's a swish of bearings type of noise. Purchased...

Front Fenders

What is the best source for new front fenders? My 1990 Loyal wagon fenders just rusted out too bad not to fix it considering what a wonderful car it is. In fact, the best I have ever owned.

4 Wheel Drive

My 1990 Legacy had all wheel drive but now it only works with the front wheels/ Do I need to replace the rear end?

Brakes

Just bought a 01 forester L noted it has 1 disc and 1 drum brake on the rear. Runs and handles fine but I'm worried which system should I repalce. Drums are original disc on the drives side appears to...

My 90 Justy Runs High Rpms At 55 Is There Anything I Can Do? It A 5 Speed

2006 With 100K Miles, Just Started Making Noise In Drive/reverse.

changed transmission fluid & filter.. noise is still there. What do you think?

Speedometer In '99 Legacy 2.2 Stops Intermittently, And My Transmission "hu...

I have a '99 Legacy 30th Anniversary w/ 100K, that we bought from an old(er) lady who probably didn't notice this quirk. The speedometer stops working intermittently, and then starts working again. Al...

Suburu Legacy SHUTS DOWN When I PRESS THE CLUTCH

Ok here are the details: First- when you turn the key.... 3 things pop up - 'check engine' light - the oil light thingy - the battery light Second- The car starts and for some reason... can't 'HOL...

I Bough A 2007 Impreza - The Air Conditioning Does Not Work At All - I Dont...

Stink???

I have a dead animal stink in my car. I have had it at the dealer and over $600 later the stink is back. Happened to anyone else? It is bad enough that you can't drive it. I need it fixed now or I ...