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  1. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    I hope the picture issue has been resolved, if not, I’ll post a link to iCloud. I need to clean these areas. Is it safe to use brake cleaner or degreaser directly on them? I don’t want to mess up anything since they’re electronics. Does it look like this is leaking?
  2. Gen 4: 2010-2014
    OK, I've had a small leak for a while that we thought was fixed. Originally we thought it was engine oil but with this new issue, I've had two places check that the engine oil isn't leaking, and it's not. I just drove it locally and it did this weird jump / hiccup with a slight screeching...
  3. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    (2006 Subaru Outback LLbean 3.0) Hello everyone, I’ve been noticing an oil drip that seems to drip more and less depending on circumstances I haven’t figured out yet. Today my gf’s dad helped me look for the leak and we actually found something tho we can’t actually see the leak because it’s...
  4. Gen 2: 2000-2004
    The odometer is at approximately 227k. It’s my daily driver, and has been running well. About 3 oil changes ago they told me I had a small oil leak. After my most recent oil change I smelled burning oil for the 1st time and had slight smoke for about 3-5 days after. Then the smell and smoke...
  5. Gen 5: 2015-2019
    I have owned this outback for 6 months now, it has been the most fun of any car I've owned. I was coming back from a trip and stopped to make sure everything was okay under the hood and noticed an oil leak on both sides of the valve cover. The leak seems to be small but I drive a 1 hour commute...
  6. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    Hey everybody, recently purchased a 2017 2.5i fb25 outback 66k miles. Found an oil leak that is pooling above the injectors passenger side, no drips on driveway, seems to be pretty minor and no signs of excessive fuel consumption or smells from it spilling onto exhaust. I've driven it about 3k...
  7. Gen 5: 2015-2019
    Wasn't going to post this, because I'm not really sure how "serious" an issue this could be, but I thought it might help someone in the future. This is a screenshot from my last service of my dealer claiming my 3.6 is "leaking oil" due to a seal on the front timing cover / upper oil pan. I did...
  8. Engine & Drivetrain
    I get a consistent slow leak off of the back part of the transmission just aft of the CVT pan that leaves a quarter sized puddle after 2 days sitting in the garage. The fluid appears more tan/honey than the green-hued CVT fluid. Any ideas from the pictures what the problem might be? Diff is...
  9. Australia & New Zealand
    Hi everyone, I am putting this post since I felt so hopeless and out of ideas even though I am mechanic by profession. Guess brainstorming with you guys will cross a few T’s before I go any deeper wasting time. I own a 2004 wrx with avcs. Motor just rebuilt due to worn exhaust valves. Forged...
  10. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    Hello all, I have a 2009 outback 3.0R 164000+ miles extensive oil leaks .......been misfiring for years no one able to diagnose.... recently diagnosed as due to oil leaks......as car just started misfiring so bad there is loss of power....and bad vibrations hence stopped driving ...flashing...
  11. Engine & Drivetrain
    All right, I have around 130k on my Outback, and my valve covers have been leaking pretty well. I bought new Felpro gaskets and NGK sparkplugs from Rockauto so I can replace both simultaneously, I am also planning on using grey permatex rtv in the specific spots according to the FSM. Really the...
  12. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    Hey everyone, I bought this subie with 243k on it from my mom for $1k. She put $7k into it when they bought it because it was from someone who couldn’t pay a mechanic to fix the issues. She had a myriad of issues fixed like replacing the trans with a used one, wheel bearings, new OEM turbo, oil...
  13. Gen 1: 1995-1999
    Just bought this car a month ago, was told head gaskets were done but I’m now doubting that. Things I noticed: oil level was very low, no visible oil leaks, blowing white/grey smoke, check engine light - catalytic converter, stuck a rag in the muffler and found a lot of soot and liquid oil… You...
  14. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    My car has about 105,000 miles. For the first 60k, I used dealerships for service, but switched to DIY oil and filter changes after. During a trip over the holidays, the check engine light came on along with flashing cruise, x-mode, and traction control lights. The car also tried to overheat...
  15. Head Gasket Issues
    Have an 06 Subaru Outback limited 2.5 sohc with 93k miles. It has been well maintained but noticed oil level dropping after taking it for rides. Did add about 0.6 qtr after driving 350 miles since I noticed oil level below lower mark. Attached are some photos of the undercarriage of the car...
  16. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    Took our 2020 Touring XT into dealer for standard maintenance with 42,000 miles. They said they saw signs of oil leaks and need to do a significant repair under warranty. They ordered parts which are supposedly in. When we got the service appointment for next week their notes said, "customer...
  17. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    My 2013 2.5i Outback's FB25 has an oil leak due to what I gather to be a leaking cam carrier seal. I wanted to get some confirmation and assess what the prognosis is for this type of problem. Symptoms The vehicle has 170k miles on it. My engine consumes about a quart of oil every 1500-2000...
  18. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    Hello Subes! I recently took my 2006 Outback H6 (117,000 miles) in to a Subaru specialist because I noticed after the last oil change that it has been dripping a small amount of oil after driving for a couple months. My regular mechanic took a look and said it looked like was coming from the...
  19. Gen 5: 2015-2019
    I've got a 2016 3.6, bought used at 21k, now has 59k. Great car this far. First issue I've ever had occurred the other day, I had went for a run and came back to the subie for some quick AC air for about 10 mins just idling. CEL suddenly came on, eyesight said disabled. Then plugged in my OBDii...
  20. Oil, Oil Filters, and Fuel Discussion
    Hi. I have an Outback (2019). I took it to the dealer here in Charleston, SC for the 30,000miles maintenance service and paid over $600 (it has 38,000miles). I’m sure they overcharged me. One week later the car barely has oil and it’s leaking. It has been used just twice since the service. I...
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