Subaru Outback Questions Maintenance & Repair

2011 Outback 2.5l CVT Oil Change

So...I just recently bought a 2011 Outback that has 284,500 ish miles on it. It was a one owner car that was maintained well. Problem is I cannot find any service info for the fluid change. At this po...

I Have A 2008 Subaru Legacy Outback, The ABS Light Came On With Error Code ...

The Subaru dealership has had my car for over 70 days trying to fix the ABS system. Nothing has worked so far, the field technician has come out and nothing works. What deal do I make to get my car ...

Timing And Drive Belt

Does the 3.6R Outback need the timing belt and the drive belt changed and at what mileage?

Engine Light And Blinking Cruise Light

I recently had to disconnect my battery(oil change and they didn't have the key fob to stop alarm from going off) and it hasn't idled properly since and now after a couple of days these lights came ...

Timing Set Up

Dear Car Gurus, My name is Humphrey. I live in Ghana. I have a Subaru Outback Boxer (ee20 engine, it is a diesel). After replacing the timing chains and tensioners, the mechanics here are having a har...

What Problems Can Result From Removing Catalytic Converters From 2001 Subar...

Bought a used 2001 subaru outback hd6 3.0 LL Bean only has 164,000 miles on it. Had overheating problem after year of driving. Radiator plugged- replaced. replaced thermostat. started overheating goi...

Timing Belt Replacement

I have 62k miles on my 2008 outback. Should I have the timing belt done because it is 10 yrs old? Thanks.

2005 Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L.Bean Wagon Driving On Highway 65 MPH Throttle ...

Driving on highway 65 MPH throttle disengages from operating engine, engine goes to idle, pushing on the throttle doesn't do anything. Need to pull over, put the car in Park and shut off the engine, w...

Center Crankshaft Wont Turn

Replaced water pump. Put both timing chains back on. Lined up all 4 camshafts Top Dead Center. Now center crankshaft will not turn. Why wont it turn?

2008 Subaru Outback Needs Engine

I bought a Subaru Putback and have nothing but problems. In 5 months, I have put new tires on it, replaced oil gaskets, timing belt, suspension rods, new steering pump, new radiator, tune up with n...

Subaru Engine Failure

I am sick. I bought an ‘08 Subaru Outback for $4k and have had to put another $4k into it. The head gasket and timing belt replacement was $2,400. That was done in April ‘18. Last week, the car bro...

Where Is The Oil Drain Plug Located On A 2016 Subuar Outback 2.5 Cu. Inch...

2012 Subaru Outback. Replaced Radiator. Now Airlocked??

Replaced radiator on 2012 Outback. Continued to overheat. Replaced thermostat twice. Both radiator and thermostat are factory. Appears to be air locked but all attempts to bleed have been useless....

2018 Outback 2.5

Just purchased a 2018 Outback 2.5 - What is the reputation of these in the last few years ? Do they have a series or generation for these 2.5 engines that make them different from a series 1 ...

2007 Subaru Engine Sealed To 2001 Subaru

I installed a 2007 2.5 with varible cam conto system in my 2001 that did not have one. I need to know if I can wire this up wit a remote system to make it work as car has rough idle and stalls at ...

Transmission

My AToil hot light has come on several times in the last couple weeks. First time dealer said no codes showed so did jo

2002 Outback Dash Board Warning Light

in my 2002 outback. the Speed Odometer works when it wants . Tap the dash and it will start working... now battery and brake warning light go on and off and when they do the headlight dims. WTH. ...

Towing W/03 H6 160,000mi

I want tow tow about a 600-1000lb trailer across the country, I have 160,000miles thoughts???

2013 Subaru Outback AT Oil Temp Light

I had my oil changed at the dealership. On our 2 hour drive home the AT Oil temp light came on. I called the dealership and kept getting put on hold and finally got to a tech. He said to quit dri...

What Causes Motor To Rattle

2004 Subaru outback 2.5l. Engine overheated to the top of red line. Now engine will start but rattles pretty bad. No coolant leak or oil leak. Oil and antifreeze still looks good. What issue's coul...