Test drove a 2018 3.6R today and noticed the car gets a lot of wind noise above 50 mph especially at 60 when coasting. Is this normal? I thought maybe with the crossbars set in place or is this a problem that should be looked into before buying?

First Post Warning: Due to a motocross injury and this wheelchair life I've been searching and researching for the last few months for an Outback. I definitely want a 3.6R and I'm not crazy about the CVT in the 2015+ as well as all the additional tech and beeps. I was initially thinking an...

I bought a used 2019 3.6R about 6 months ago. Recently, I was driving down the highway when there was a smell of burnt rubber coming in the car (no smoke though). I immediately stopped and when popped the hood, the smell was even stronger (still no smoke). I took it to a Subaru dealer who at...

My AC isn't very cool, at all, even on the lowest setting. Any tips to help that? Possibly low on freon?

Came with an engine I bought and I do not need it. I was told 86k miles and it looks the part. Externally pretty clean and fluid looks great. $400 OBO pickup in Toledo Ohio

Hi everyone, looking to this forum for some real advice. I purchased my used 2012 Outback 3.6r in August 2020 at 119k miles. I am a college student and finally saved up some money to get the car and was super excited. I also drive ALOT. Since I got the vehicle in August the odometer now reads...

When replacing the PCV Valve, just thread it back in or do you put on teflon tape, anti-seize, or some other thing I don't know about. Thanks in advance.

Hi All! I'm new to the forum and curious to know if anyone has any suggested upgrades to make this Gen 5 a little more unique? I love the 3.6R Touring pack but want to personalize it a little more than how it sits right now. Alternatively, is there another generation that is better suited to be...

Hi all, first time caller, long time listener. I am looking to buy my first Outback (upgrading from my current 2006 Forester that has been a gem). I have been looking between two cars today that I could use some opinions on: 2018 2.5 Limited, 44,000 miles CPO from a Subaru Dealership for...

It seems that all the O2 sensor discussions I can find on the forums are for older models or 2.5l engines. I have a 2011 Outback 3.6R with ~ 160k miles on it. The CEL, traction control, cruise control, and brake warning lights all come on together at random intervals. Sometimes it can go for...

It is with a heavy heart that I bid adieu to Subaru. I have sold my 2015 Outback 3.6r and purchased an Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti Sport AWD. I had a hard look at myself in the mirror and asked myself if it was worth it to add: XRT tune Raptor headers LP exhaust Soundproofing CarPlay head unit (BTW...

I have aired my gripes with the car here openly in the past . . . but there are also many things I love about it. I took the family camping along the Mojave Road/Trail for Thanksgiving last week and it was glorious. Pulled a 1900lb pop-up camper and a roof box full of stuff. Two adults, two...

Has anyone seen, done, or heard of a manual transmission swap into a 2015-2017 outback 3.6r limited? I’ve looked into different swap options like a 2015 wrx or a older 3.6r outback, possibly a legacy. Let me know!

Anyone pump out the fluid from a TR690 (the CVT on the 3.6R or WRX) to do a complete flush? I'm thinking the transmission cooler at the front is a good spot at the same time not a fan if air becomes trapped in there forever (thinking unlikely). I wish the service manual would label which one is...

Does anyone know if the performance chips you can buy actually work for a 2019 3.6r OB. Such as Chip Your Car or Performance Chip Tuning?

I planning to take my vehicle for a beach drive. However the one of the requirement of ORV Cape Cod adventure, is a full size spare tire. Where can I buy them for best price (rim + tire) for an 2018 3.6R ? I would mind using simple steel rims too. Also if any one has been through this Cape...

Good morning everyone. Last month I started this thread discussing if & when to do a cvt drain & fill service. I mentioned in the thread I would have my dealer perform a drain & fill on my next service appointment and I would send a sample of the fluid to Blackstone Labs for analysis. I had the...