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  1. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    Got a coolant flush recommend at the mechanic due to it being low on Subaru Outback 2020. Now the heat is not working. Initially cold air only. Took it back to the shop, they worked on it for an hour, and now it barely blows a lukewarm air on high. I’ve been told to come back again in couple of...
  2. Gen 4: 2010-2014
    Ok, here goes. Car is a 2012 2.5 6sp with appx 176,000 miles on the clock. Son was driving home from about 10 miles away, and temp light came on about 1/4 mile from your house. Pulled over and temp light went off.....started driving home and right when entering the driveway all the lights on the...
  3. Engine & Drivetrain
    2015 OB 3.6 engine with 42K miles, bought used in 2022. I've been noticing low coolant levels. Just had coolant system flushed by Subaru dealer. I just cleaned the inside of my windshield but it's got a film on it now. I added coolant yesterday to high mark on coolant reservoir and it's at the...
  4. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    Hey all, coolant system problem here. I don't have a ton of experience so bear with me, but I would appreciate any input y'all have. Here's the story: Bought this car in January with 141k miles on it, two previous owners. In February, had a family friend mechanic inspect the car and he topped...
  5. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    Hey Everyone! Just wondering if someone would be able to help me solve this very troubling and confusing problem I’m having. I recently purchased as 2003 Subaru outback 2.5L and it’s become quite a nuisance over time. The first issue I encountered was something hitting my radiator whilst...
  6. Gen 5: 2015-2019
    So just thought I'd share my experience changing my coolant. Have about 134,200 miles. I had never removed the underbody cover, to my surprise all the push pins were there and I only broke 2 or so removing them. If anyone has an amazon source for the larger replacements, I'd appreciate it...
  7. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    2011 Subaru Outback 2.5L CVT ~160k miles I have had some small leaks in my Upper and Lower Radiator hoses for the past few months at the connections to the radiator and engine connections. The front end of the car had been replaced about 6 years ago due to a collision so radiator is fairly new...
  8. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    Hey Guys! First post and proud new owner of an 09 OBW 2.5i! Nothing crazy, but I really like it so far. If you all don’t mind, I have A few brief questions that I have not been able to figure out the answers to: First off, I am working on a timing belt. I bought the gates kit, and the car only...
  9. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    This past weekend I changed out the coolant on my 2011 Outback 3.6R (128k miles), along with the 3 radiator hoses and thermostat. I did 3 distilled water flushes and then used concentrate to refill the system. I do have a "spill proof" funnel. I left if on purging air until the rad fans kicked...
  10. Gen 2: 2000-2004
    Hoping you guys can give me some feedback/opinions on what coolant I should use for a complete flush on my ‘02 Outback w/ 88k miles. I’ve only had the car for two weeks and have never owned a Subaru before. I picked up some concentrated Peak oem Asian vehicles, Subaru 1990-2008 (green). But now...
  11. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    I'm about to change my radiator, flush the system entirely, in need of some info if anyone could assist. Please list all the hoses I would need to change for the radiator itself. I'm also going to do the water pump, and timing belt as well. Thanks in advance.
  12. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    Hey all! I have a 2005 outback 2.5i and recently i have gotten 2 codes one being p0031 for heated o2 sensor bank one and 2 being code p0420 for catalyst deficiency. I replaced both o2 sensors with ngk oem equivalent sensors. I also replaced the connector on my upstream o2 sensor with no luck...
  13. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    Hey Everybody, New to the forum and new to turbo'ed subarus. I picked up an 05 xt from a mechanic shop for $2500. When we bought it, guy said the person who sold it to them came in with it not running, due to a blown turbo. So we ended up throwing another turbo on it, replaced the gas tank due...
  14. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    So the symptoms are the fans do not engage under any circumstance. Under load with AC compressor, I hear the compressor engage at idle, then disengage because the fans don't respond. I do get AC while in motion. Car will run hot in motion. OBD reads temp, so I'm assuming the coolant temp sensor...
  15. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    I have a 2005 Outback I see that the mechanics nor my car ever has coolant or none that I can see at least is that coolant supposed to be filled ? Thank you for your time :)
  16. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    I've never had to deal with my coolant before (or, I've just ignored it). I have a 2020 Outback that I have driven from the Midwest to the West Coast, back to the Midwest and then to the Rockies a couple times in the past two years. This winter I was adding windshield wiper fluid and noted the...
  17. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    Hello all, I've been trying to work with both* my local Subaru dealership and trusted family mechanic to solve the leaking issue in my coolant overflow tank for the last 3-4 months. Some history: While coming back from a 2 hour road trip sometime in November of 2021, I noticed that my A/C shut...
  18. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    Hello, I am new to this site, so not sure if i'm in the right place but want to ask about fluids. So my sisters transmission line on the radiator rusted out and blew apart. I have a new radiator on the way. My question is what type of coolant and transmission fluid and how much of each is...
  19. Gen 2: 2000-2004
    Hi, I’m trying to swap out the old coolant temperature sensor on my 2.5l 2001 Subaru Outback Limited with a new one but I just can’t find where it is. I found an image in an old post from someone having the same problem with an EJ253, but it seems to differ slightly from mine. In that image...
  20. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    I’m at my witts end at this point. So basically to start I have a 2000 Subaru Outback. About 2 weeks ago it started to over heat and would smoke from coolant hitting hot metal. Upon further inspection I discovered I had an external leak coming from the bottom of the passenger side head gasket...
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