Subaru Outback Questions Maintenance & Repair

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...

Can I Put A P185/70 R 14 Studded Snow Tire On A 1999 Outback Without Messin...

Can I put a P185 70 R 14 studded snot tire on a 1999 Subaru Outback wagon?

Cruise Control

I have a prob with the cruise control on my Outback (I just go tthis car the other day). When I am using the CC it will be on for a while but will go out of SET mode. I called the dealer and they sa...

Engine Light

engine light comes on for no apparent reason, and car looses between 10 & 30% power worse if you use 95octane fuel

Brakes

Just bought a used 2003 H6-3.0 wagon and it needs brakes to pass the safety. Used car dealer said they will replace with a NAPA generic rotor and pads. According to what I've read the 2 front breaks a...

2003 Subaru Outback Ll Bean Editon Wagon

when do they reccomend changing the timing chain

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Excessive Road Noise/Original Tires?

My wife's 06 Outback has ~57,000 miles and we still have the original tires that came with the car. I noticed that when we take the car onto the highway there seems to be a lot of what I would call ...

How Many Miles Is Bad

175,000 miles good or bad?

Can You Switch From Recommended Synthetic Oil To Non-sythetic High Mileage ...

'99 Outback with 114K miles. With my previous Subarus, I have switched to a high mileage oil after 100k miles, but these are non-synthetics. Is it okay to switch to one of these from the recommended s...

Security Light Flashing???

Subaru Outback Sport -- Radio Illumination

Hi, I have a 2002 impreza outback sport. recently the led on my radio stays illuminated even after i park and remove the key. the radio itself has no function once the car is off, but the light stay...

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Oil Change And Tire Rotation Interval?

Okay...the owner's manual says to change the oil and rotate the tires every 7500 miles unless your in extreme conditions. I'm in the Albany, NY area (I won't classify the area as extreme cold weather)...

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Loud When Starts

Ever since it was new, our outback when cold makes a lot of noise when it first starts up and is idle, Anyone else seen this? Thanks!

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Do I Have To Replace Tpms Sensors Every Time I Buy New Set Of Tires, And If...

gentlemen, I have a vehicle with TPMS, the sensors do they have to be replaced everytime I put on a new set of tires and if not; what if the tire store screws it up are they liable?

Switch Backlighting

The backlighting for my foglight switch (dash) and passenger side seat heater switch (console) is burned out. Any ideas on how access these bulbs without breaking something? I'm very good at breakin...

Battery Drain

battery dies after 1 day unless disconnected in which case it holds charge fine for extended layoffs - would seem to be something draining even when car turned off - ring any bells ? suggestions befor...

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Need To Find A Part

Where is the idler control valve on my 1998?

1997 Outback 2.5L DOHC - Valve Adjustment Procedure

Has any out there had experience with doing a valve adjustment (shim and bucket style) an a 2.5L DOHC? Is the spec tool required as is being said in the Haynes manual. Thanks

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