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  1. Head Gasket Issues
    Hey guys, I'm new to Subarus and recently I got a 2008 outback limited a few months ago. It has around 150000 miles on it. The carfax was good and the car had been maintained well with suspension components and valve cover gaskets being replaced. It also had regular oil changes and was dealer...
  2. Gen 2: 2000-2004
    Hello, I recently put a new JDM imported EZ30d into my 01 Outback Bean and it's been running fine so far. The first few days of driving it the overflow coolant tank would bubble and I filled it and it's stopped bubbling completely and leveled out. Then, last night I noticed when I got onto the...
  3. Engine & Drivetrain
    ‘08 3.0R L.L.Bean with ~158,000miles A few things going on and wondering if they’re related at all. 1. Baby bird chirp behind center console (no birds present) 2. Running hot and close to overheating when driving uphill in the summer - only reason it doesn’t overheat is we pull over or turn...
  4. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    ‘08 3.0R L.L.Bean with ~158,000miles A few things going on and wondering if they’re related at all. 1. Baby bird chirp behind center console (no birds present) 2. Running hot and close to overheating when driving uphill in the summer. 3. Intermittent clicking sound that appears to come from...
  5. Gen 2: 2000-2004
    Hello all, Been trying pinpoint what's causing my '01 Outback with the H6 to overheat. Some background: I bought the car with 146k on it in 2021. The small dealership that I bought it from said they rebuilt it, it's what they do with all their cars apparently. Kinda weird to go through all the...
  6. Gen 2: 2000-2004
    I posted in a panic but also posted to another site and figured it out. Sorry
  7. 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...
  8. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    Hello, i recently bought a 2011 outback (base no turbo) with ~72k miles on it and have noticed it stalling out after long trips. Recently took it over the grapevine and the “At oil temp” light came on, and then went away after i started going downhill towards Bakersfield. As soon as i hit my...
  9. Gen 4: 2010-2014
    Looking for advice on the best OBD scanner for 2011 Outback. I'm a new owner and didn't realize when I got it that it didn't have a thermostat. I've been driving a new 2022 loaner from a dealership while my head gasket gets fixed and really like seeing real time temps. Is there the ability to...
  10. Head Gasket Issues
    Bought a used local 2011 Outback with 127k on it in November of 2022 from a PNW Subaru dealership and the first and only owner had nearly all its work done at the dealer. Since we have owned it we have only used it for about 200 mile highway trips (with a cooling break between the 200 miles)...
  11. Gen 2: 2000-2004
    I recently got a 2002 outback L.L. Bean edition from my neighbor. It did have some damage to the driver side fender area and I ended up replacing the inner fender, fender hood, battery, etc. Basically everything in that area. Everything works as it should but if I go for long drives at freeway...
  12. Engine & Drivetrain
    I have a failed head gasket seal in my engine. The dealer has the engine taken apart and is claiming the issue is my fault due to overheating (from a leaking hose). I'm quite certain the car never overheated, and I'm curious if there would be a way to prove this by reading the ECU? Is there a...
  13. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    Hello community, I have a strange problem with my 2008 Subaru Outback 2.5i that has 220.000+ miles. I tried searching the forum for a clear answer to my problem, but I couldn't find a clear answer, so I decided to create this post… My "beauty" started to create some problems for me like...
  14. 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...
  15. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    So I bought an 08 outback (non turbo automatic if that matters) not but a few months ago at most maybe 2 or 3. After a short period of good driving I overheated and my radiator blew. Got it replaced and a few days later overheated again and apparently some hoses busted off n such, nothing really...
  16. Engine & Drivetrain
    Our 200,000+ mile Outback overheated late last night on the way home, gauge did not catch driver’s attention and engine quit still spilling coolant on pavement. Gauge in red zone when key turned back on. Outlook seems grim. Odds of anything but a new engine or new car fixing it, from others’...
  17. Baja
    O3 Baja is overheating with ac on only when driving fast on freeway. Doesn't overheat when driving slower on surface streets with ac on. Head gasket, timing belt and water pump were changed 2 years ago at a Subaru shop. There are 144500 miles on it and 5k are since the repairs. Both radiator...
  18. 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...
  19. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    Hi, any diagnostic help would be appreciated - non turbo, a/c, cvt 196k mi. 2012 OB premium. car overheated, then replaced radiator, water pump & thermostat, hoses with OEM parts. Car still overheats when A/C is on. when this occurs, brake, temp, cruise dashboard lights flash. fans...
  20. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    A few months back I noticed my 2008 Outback 2.5i had a sudden rise in temp. Only lasted less than a minute then settled back to normal. This happened a couple more times, then about a month ago the top coolant hose blew. I'm not very handy, but after watching a few videos decided to replace it...
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