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Accidentally Put Kerosene In Gas Tank

Gas tank was about a quarter full before it was filled with kerosene by accident. Drove for about 15 miles on highway before car started acting up so pulled off at an exit and turned the car off. Wh...

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Do I Need To Change The CVT Oil?

I have a 2015 Outback Premium 2.5 with variable Transmission. I read conflicting reports about whether the oil should be changed or that can mess up the transmission. It has 68K miles and as far as ...

Outback Fuel Efficiency Display

For the first couple months of driving the car the dash would show the MPG bar (associated with the instantaneous MPG) and below it would be an MPG number for the current trip. A couple months ago the...

Dealer Says Battery Harness Bad Causing It To Need New Transmission

battery suddenly died and now dealer service said battery harness needs to be replaced and this is probably reason the transmission to be replaced. has anyone had any issues with their transmissio...

Car Shuts Off After Ten Minutes.

before this started I had a coolant leak/ fixed it but car would still shut off/changed fuel pump and throttle body along with the tune up but still shuts off after 10 mins.. Cant get it to shop bec...

Front PASSENGER'S Head Rest

My knuckle-head brorther, very impulsive --- too much coffee---sat in the passenger's seat, and thought that the headrest was backwards. Without saying a word to me, he popped the headrest out of t...

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2007 Subaru Outback 2.5 Limited Eats Batteries

my daughter bought this for 2700. its her first car, saved up for it. 2007 outback 2.5 limited with 200000 miles on it. we have had it a year. changed the alternator, and prior owner changed the sta...

Will Parts From A 2009 Subaru Impreza Fit In My 2013 Subaru Impreza?

Need to fix the lower arm of my 2013 subaru and the lower track control arm. But I'm not sure if 2009 will fit in my car or function correctly.

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2018 Outback Window Issue

My new-to-me 2018 OB has a confounding issue with the rear passenger window. I can't open it from either the driver's panel or from the rear passenger door unless the door is open. When the rear pas...

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Paint Comes Off Of 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Cool Grey Khaki With A Damp Cloth?...

Whenever I use a moist soft paper towel or cotton cloth on my Cool grey khaki 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, bright blue paint is removed and stays in the moist cloth, This is alarming. What step was left ...

2005 Subaru Outback Sedan 2.5L Sputters When I Accelerate

My car sputters when I accelerate going 45mph at 2000rpm. What is causing this? Timing belt or gaskets?

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Overheating / Red Temp Gauge Blinks

2011 Legacy Is Still Overheating After Change Of The Thermostat. The Top Hose Is Hot, Bottom Is Definitely Cooler! A/C Is Cold Then Not So Much I Released Some Pressure From The Radiator Cap And It...

3 Warning Lights Stay On

What could be causing these 3 lights to come on together and go out together at the same time . Check Engine, Cruise and Vehicle Dynamics Control Operation Indicator light .

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2009 Outback Oil Change

I have a 2009 Subaru Outback. Last time the oil was changed my husband had them use a synthetic oil. My first question is: is it OK to use synthetic oil in a 2009? My second question is: the sh...

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Metal Cracking Sound Underbody

I hear a metal cracking/grinding short sound underbody on a hot car while I'm driving

Any Advice On Replacing A 2008 Subaru Forester Head Gasket Yourself?

I have a 2008 subaru forester with about 170000 miles on it and it is leaking oil and a little bit of coolant. I was wondering if any of you had luck with any brand of head gaskets and whether or no...

2005 Subaru Outback Sedan 2.5L Sputters When I Accelerate

It sputters at 45mph 2000 rpm. What is causing this? Just bought it for 4,800

Subaru Stuck In Gear

my wife's subaru won't get out of gear, standard shift. i can start it but when i go to let the clutch out it stalls. 197k miles, never happened befor

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