2014 subaru outback 3.6 r

Asked by GuruKX29K Dec 06, 2019 at 01:01 PM about the 2014 Subaru Outback 3.6R

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

very hard to start the first time,  when the temp drops to around 0c or below

5 Answers

Perhaps you need a block heater. If the battery is weak you should replace it with a high capacity battery like Optima.

Thank you Mark. The Dealer changed the battery yesterday, but it did the same thing this morning. I fell like I should pull out the choke.... If they can't work it out next week (when it will be cold again ) I'll try the block heater. Thanks again Julian

Does it turn over slowly when cold but normally when warm? I hate to tell you this but dealers install the inadequate stock battery instead of good ones.

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No, the engine turns over normally with the new battery or with the old it is as though it is not getting any petrol

I would try using a good fuel system cleaner such as Techron. It is possible your fuel pump is getting tired. I re read your initial post. 0 degrees C is not really cold at all which means there is a problem that a block heater won't fix.

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