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Questions tagged [outback]

Use this tag for questions about the Subaru Outback line of cars.

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How exactly does Sport Mode work in an automatic Subaru Outback?

I have 2008 Subaru Outback (160K miles) with an automatic transmission and have been curious about the Sport Mode that can be shifted into. I read in the car's manual that it increases pickup and is preferable for driving up-hill. I was curious how…
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What to do with damaged alignment dowels in block?

Just took the second head off the 98 Subaru Outback I'm working on and I found one of the alignment dowels was badly crimped over the gasket for about 1/3 of its circumference. I have no idea how it got that way, but unless I do something about it,…
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Filling gouge on oil sealing surface in aluminum engine block

I bought a 2004 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport (2.5L EJ251 SOHC) a year ago and have found a leaking crankshaft seal. When going in to replace it, I see that the leak is probably caused by a small gouge (~ 1x1x2 mm) in the aluminum engine block on the…
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Torquing Strut Nut with Tire on Ground

I will be changing my wife's shocks and struts next week on her 2012 Outback. The service manual says not to tighten strut mounting nut until the car is on the ground. Do I really leave the nut that locks the cylinder to the mounting plate loose…
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2007 Subaru Outback 'Leak' ... what is it?

I'm looking to buy a 2007 Subaru Outback (automatic). For some reason they all seem to have an oily splatter as shown in image. This car is extra oily in this spot (but it has many miles). Anyone know what causes this and what seal is behind…
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Timing belt specification

I'm looking for the timing belt specification for my 1999 Subaru Legacy Outback. I need the number of teeth that are supposed to be between each mark, as my (replacement) belt came without the white marks. Do I need to use specific tooth numbers…
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Just changed motor 2.5 subaru outback starts and runs good. No power after warms up. No codes

After replacing the engine in a 2007 outback 2.5l. The engine starts fine warm and cold. The engine has plenty of power cold but loses power as the car warms up. I've been swapping sensors and even the throttle body, one at a time. No changes. No…
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What kind of transmission issue does this sound like?

It's a 2005 subaru outback. It was under snow and freezing for about six days. When I tried to drive it, it started up fine but drove kind of noisy and woudln't go above 20-25 for about ten minutes. Then I stopped at a red light. When the light…
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Engine mount bolts not lining up

I have a '99 Subaru Legacy Outback, and I'm working on getting the engine (EJ25) back into the car after replacing the head gaskets. I got the four bolts that attach through the transmission tightened already, but when I set the engine down, the…
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What would it take to get CarPlay in an older Outback model?

I have a 2011 Subaru Outback and quite simply I'm looking for a way to get CarPlay in it. It already has a screen and bluetooth but do i have to buy a new screen to get car play? Is there a software and/or hardware update available to get CarPlay in…
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Can a rear end collision cause damage to the brakes?

My 2017 Subaru Outback was rear-ended a week back. I took it to two independent body works shop for damage estimates. Both shops were in agreement and said the following: The rear body panel needs replacement. The rear floor is crushed and needs…
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2011 Subaru Outback grinding noise when starting car

Recently when I start the car (usually when outside temperature is less than 70F), I hear a slight to moderate grinding sound right as the car starts. Nothing else seems out of place during the starting process and the car behaves as expected…
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Shaking steering wheel while turning, squealing. Power steering?

My steering wheel is shaking when I turn. It seems like the power steering is kicking in sporadically. I only notice it when I'm going slow, and turning sharp (e.g. backing out of my driveway each morning). I haven't noticed it while going fast,…
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2001 Subaru Outback - Shaking at Stop

I have a 2001 Subaru Outback. When I come to a stop at a stoplight I get a nasty vibration. Seem centered around the passenger front. We did axles last year but are high mileage drivers. Axles were Ebay specials. I also drive the snot out of the…
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Subaru Outback with EJ25 making noise when easing off the accelerator

My friend has a 2007 Subaru Outback (with an NA EJ25 motor, 140k miles, automatic) that is making a noise when he eases off the accelerator pedal. It seems to happen when the engine hits over 3k RPM and then releases the pedal. The noise happens…
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