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  1. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    I have an '06 2.5i Outback, 170k miles, spent most of life in rust belt. Rear bushings on front control arms are really bad. Ball joint boots are good and no play in ball joints. Also, I couldn't budge either pinch bolt. I tried multiple days of penetrant, tapping with drift, heating with...
  2. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    hey, I just got my first car, being an outback, and I love it. but the fact the front end of the car makes more noise than the exhaust is moderately frustrating to me lmao, so I was wondering what's the easiest way to get a nicer exhaust note? I'm not looking for wrx levels of rumble, but...
  3. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    I have a 2007 2.5i and I have recently installed some eBay Headers on my outback because I believed by old headers were clogged. These Headers were cheap ($100) but bolted right up without issues. After completely rebuilding my ej253 engine (Bearings, valves, pistons, etc) I thought my engine...
  4. Head Gasket Issues
    Debating whether or not to change the oil pump on my 2009 impreza while the engine's out to replace the head gaskets. Vehicle has 148,000 miles and no indication there was anything wrong with the oil pump. Vehicle has been regularly maintenance with properly scheduled oil changes. Thoughts?
  5. Engine & Drivetrain
    Need some help identifying this part of the engine so I can tighten the bolts to spec. I have the haynes manual so im hoping to find them in there once I can name it... Thanks!
  6. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    My 2005 OB 2.5i gave me P0303 today. It was being a little sluggish from a dead stop, but once I get the RPM past about 1200, it was fine. I've heard that a bad cylinder will cause it to run rough, but it's not doing that at all, not even at idle. It's only when I hit the gas from a dead stop...
  7. Gen 5: 2015-2019
    Hi, My Outback is a 2018 2.5i with absolutely no options, base trim level. This means that, while the spaces for fog lights are present on the front bumper, none come installed with the vehicle. I am told, however, that the wiring harnesses corresponding to the fog lights offered in higher trim...
  8. Tires & Wheels
    I have just installed the King 1" lift springs on my 05' Outback 2.5i Base and am looking at tire sizes, and trying to figure out how much I can go as far as increasing the sidewall size. I am currently looking at 225/70R16. I am looking to use this as a light overlanding vehicle for camping and...
  9. Performance Parts & Accessories
    I was having leaks with the original resonator and mufflers and I was having the code P2096(Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Lean, Bank 1), and the P0420(Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1). Was consuming a lot of gas and the car was underpowered, very slow, the catalitic...
  10. Suspension & Brakes
    Hey Everyone! Thanks for your help in advance. I have been scrounging around trying to pick out information from everyone else's threads and posts, but it seems like making my own post might be the best bet as my symptoms seem to be slightly different than others... Got my OB19' 2.5i in...
  11. Gen 5: 2015-2019
    I've found a little info on the forum regarding this issue, but I wanted to post my experience/issues thus far on my 2015 OB. About 2 or 3 weeks ago, I notice a significant drop in power and gas mileage. First thing I did was check my air filter and discovered I had run through what must have...
  12. Towing & Hauling
    Hey everybody. 2017 2.5i Limited here. Purchasing a tear-drop trailer (Mean Bean) soon, and plan on towing it part time with an Xterra and part time with the Outback. I know it'll be a little heavy for the OB, as it'll weigh about 1800 lbs. May end up trading in for a 2020 XT in a year or so...
  13. Trip / Fuel Mileage Reports
    Hey all, just took my converted trailer for a 5,000 mile ride from Chicago to Seattle basically and back. Trailer weighs about 1,800 pounds (kept the tongue weight around 190 or below) and I got 15.9mpg average for the trip. Car was a beast did about 30 hours straight to go back home. Could only...
  14. Forum Rules, New Member Information & Intro.
    Hi all I wanted to share some info on my Outback for the fellow Subaru owners here. I recently picked up a 17’ 2.5i with 90k. I put Amsoil in her (Motor & differentials) I also put Wheel’s & Tires & roof rack on. 245/65/17 (stock size 225 was on national back order) I just got the chance to...
  15. Gen 5: 2015-2019
    Hey guys, bought my Outback with 90600 miles on it and I've been loving it. Great car for my commute, drive very conservatively and have calculated up to 32 mpg (by trip gauge/gallons, not dash fuel economy). Something I've been noticing lately is that upon deceleration, sometimes frequently...
  16. For Sale / For Free
    Hi all!! I am selling my 4th gen 2010 Outback. If anyone is near Long Beach, Ca, give it a look! 2.5i premium, 117,700 mi, CVT I love the car and it has been so good to me and my family, but I’m looking for something new. My mother bought the car new in 2010, then sold it to me a few years...
  17. Gen 5: 2015-2019
    Hey guys, Just purchased a 2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited PZEV a couple weeks back. It’s my first car purchase and is replacing my old truck that now needs a new trans. But so i got it from a dealer with 90k miles on it, they did the whole interior/exterior detail and wash and what not. But...
  18. Gen 5: 2015-2019
    (Go easy on me) For those that lifted their 2018 or 2019 2.5 or 3.6 Outback wagon what did that do to your gas mileage / what is it currently now? I have a 2017 4Runner right now and while I enjoy the power the new job has me commuting quite a bit. I'll be doing the occasional trip into the...
  19. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    I have a 2006 outback that needs a new engine, I found a JDM engine that matches up with the car but I want some advice about what I'm getting myself into. What parts need to be swapped form the USDM to the JDM? The car is manual, the engine is from an automatic. Before the JDM goes in I should...
  20. Gen 4: 2010-2014
    I recently had the motor seize on my 2014 outback 2.5i with california emissions. i swapped with a 2.5i with federal emmisions out of a 2014 legacy. it will not start. i was wondering if their is any thing different between the motors that i would need to swap over to make them compatible or if...
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