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  1. Gen 4: 2010-2014
    Hey y’all, I thought I’d bring this up since it hasn’t been answered, on the dealer customization mode screen, there is a 1 for fuel economy customization, 2 for ambient temperature adjustment, and a 3rd for some sort of clock adjustment. I have a 2013 Outback 2.5i Limited with Nav, what is the...
  2. Gen 4: 2010-2014
    Hey guys! I currently own a 2012 Outback 3.6r/5EAT with around 136,000 miles on the clock. I originally bought the car from an old man and he always took it to the dealership for everything, which is nice since I have a fat stack of service logs now. Anyway, recently when I go from 0-15ish mph...
  3. Gen 4: 2010-2014
    I know very little about cars, and I have a 2012 Outback which is not doing well. About a week ago it started making a very loud noise when I backed out of my driveway specifically in the sharp turns. I assumed it was a tire issue, but then it developed an intermittent not-so-loud noise while...
  4. Lighting, Electrical & Electronics
    Hey there! I have a Gen 4 2013 Subaru Outback and have noticed that both my low beams have gone out simultaneously. I don't believe they have both burnt out at the same time but I have yet to check if that is the case. I was wanting to get some ideas on other parts that might cause the low beams...
  5. Gen 4: 2010-2014
    I recently replaced the steering rack on my 2011 Subaru outback and bled the system with new fluid. After taking the car off the jacks and turning the car over, saw a blinking brake light and the steering was very hard as if the power steering wasn't working. I inspected the rack and PS pump...
  6. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    Hi! I sold my beautiful 2001 outback 2.5l 5spd manual with 360000 miles on it and bought a 2010 outback 2.5l 6spd manual with 260000 km. One owner, in great condition but high mileage still and Iittle things are starting to fail. I haven't found much about a nice repair manual for the gen 4s...
  7. Engine & Drivetrain
    So, my EZ36 has a blown head gasket (plus I can feel my gearbox is dying), and the engine needs to be replaced. I know this might seem silly but I think I want to replace it with the 4 cylinder for fuel efficiency, and the engine itself is cheaper. so would it be cheaper to replace with a...
  8. Lighting, Electrical & Electronics
    Hi All, I recently bought a 2010 2.5i CVT. Love everything so far except the rear drivers side window does not roll up. Fuses are good, tried most of the various reset procedures for the windows short of disconnecting the battery. Tried pulling the switch apart and cleaning the contacts but...
  9. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    Hello all! I recently purchased a 2013 Outback 2.5i Premium. It has about 121,000 miles on it. I'm located in CT in the Danbury area. I'm hoping to hire someone who can teach me how to maintain this car myself. I want to know this car inside out and feel confident in being able to do regular...
  10. Outback Shopping
    Hi all, I have a 2019 Forester as my main ride. I need a secondary car for the family and I'm looking at a 2012 Outback, this seems to be a good year for a used Outback. Either a 2.5i Premium or Limited PZEV. I'm in the upstate NY/Catskills region so good performance in the winter is important...
  11. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    Alright, so I am getting ready to change the front/rear diff fluid on my Outback that as around 130k on it. The previous owner has had the fluid changed at regular intervals at a dealership so hopefully, it won't be too nasty. Anyways, Napa was having a really good sale on Valvoline 75w90...
  12. Engine & Drivetrain
    I'm replacing my failed CVT transmission in my 2011 Subaru Outback 2.5L (150k miles). I've ordered a 2012 Outback transmission that I plan to swap it with. One part I'm uncertain of is whether or not I need to reprogram the transmission. I've heard conflicting things and I wanted to make sure...
  13. Gen 4: 2010-2014
    I have the illumination option on my 2010 OB, but I just noticed that the cupholders aren't lighting up anymore. All of the other map lights seem to be working fine, including the seat warmer buttons once the headlights turn on. Any ideas on where to start to get this resolved? The only other...
  14. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    2011 3.6R, 140,000 miles, has been a really enjoyable car to own, drive, and work on. But worrying issues recently Has happened twice now (100s of miles apart), while driving at cruising speed (60-80mph) the throttle stops responding, the transmission seems to put itself into N (even though the...
  15. Forum Rules, New Member Information & Intro.
    Howdy from Kansas City. I'm a longtime lurker on the site and original owner of a 2011 Outback Limited 3.6R 5EAT with 101,000 miles. Thanks for all the good info here. My wife's been the primary driver, but we've got a 2022 Crosstrek Sport on the way for her, and I will drive the Outback after...
  16. General Discussions
    Greetings all! I have a '13 OB with the 2.5. I've had a recurring CEL for the last 2 years - "left bank too lean". The following have been replaced: catalytic converter, O2 sensors, MAF, spark plus. Throttle body and air filter cleaned. What the heck else can it be? The car has 185k on it - I...
  17. Audio, Video, Security, & Navigation
    I'm looking at buying a used outback probably a gen 4 or 5. I want to replace the head unit with an aftermarket media receiver to have carplay. Crutchfield.com says if it has a nav screen the dash will have to be modified to fit the reviever. Can y'all shed some light on this for me? How big of...
  18. Gen 5: 2015-2019
    Long story short, my 2013 Subi got hit in the left front fender/wheel well area by someone running a red light at high speeds. After 4+ weeks waiting for an estimate, my beauty was totaled, only barely. Anyway, had a friend of the family who was willing to sell me his 2019 Outback for whatever...
  19. For Sale / For Free
    2013 Subaru Outback Premier for parts or engine rebuilding. There is a broken piston ring and will not turn over - not sure if related. It looks like it was piston #4 that broke. Last year I rebuilt the long block after a broken exhaust seal on the right cylinder head. I didn't take apart the...
    $12,000 USD
  20. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    My sister just bought a 13 OB 6cyl 5k miles ago (3months) for $13k @ 120k in MA. At college, in philly the car began to shake on start up with coolant leaking out the front driver's side in a thin stream splatter near the radiator cap (pics below). The car overheated on the way to the nearest...
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