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  1. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    So I JUST bought this car (2011 3.6R Limited) for a bit cheaper knowing it's going to need love in the form of money🤣. It's at 130k so I'm sure it needs just about everything that a car could need. Anyway 1 week of driving seeming okay, and this morning as I'm backing out I hear the whine a...
  2. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    Hey legends Got a 2013 outbabck 2.0 diesel with electric power steering. We have noticed the power steering randomly intermittently cuts out... some times it returns after a short period of time and others a restart... Not a huge issue but suspect something is on its way out, maybe a power...
  3. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    Hello, I've got a slow powersteering leak from my steering rack & I am thinking about getting some stop leak additive (like blue devil or lucas) but should I get powersteering stop leak or transsmision stop leak because the powersteering system is filled with ATF? Or are they both basically the...
  4. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tmY3Wa5mcT4hjgR6Z3S8LgMCMd6sO8R6/view?usp=drivesdk Here’s everything I know about this issue I’m dealing with: 2006 Subaru Outback L.L. Bean (the H6 engine, has a slightly different power steering system than the h4 models) with 204,000 miles. I’ve been...
  5. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    Hi all, So, new power steering pump, rack, hose from reservoir to pump, clamps, and for some reason I still cannot bleed my power steering system. I've gone back and forth with the steering wheel hundreds of times with the wheels of the ground and no matter what I still get bubbles in my...
  6. Gen 2: 2000-2004
    Hi everyone. So I have a noisy power steering on my 2003 Subaru Outback and after watching some videos on YouTube it looked like I just have to replace a small rubber O ring that sits just below the return hose on top of the power steering. OK, so I go and look and mine looks different meaning I...
  7. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    Hello all, I have a 2009 outback that sat for about 2 months without any movement/power applied. It needed an oil change but I didn't need to drive anywhere for awhile and I didn't have the tools yet to do my own oil change, but recently after doing the oil change and starting up, the power...
  8. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    Hello all, First time posting on this forum, been following this site for a long time and I'm looking for some advice. 2008 Subaru Outback, 174k miles. About a year ago, I started having power steering issues with my car. Replaced my o ring on top of the power steering pump and I was all set...
  9. Gen 4: 2010-2014
    2011 outback 3.6r here with 287k km on the odo (178k miles). There seems to be some kind of leak near my steering column and I'm not sure where it come from. Pictures taken from the driver side. Steering fluid never been changed and it's right at the low indicator. Anyone have an idea ? Thanks
  10. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    Backstory- bought car in spring 2020, had a few issues but all resolved easily. Power Steering has always been weak and I knew it leaked a little, but totally usable. Recently (January 2021) got timing belt replaced by mechanic and had him do new power steering belt and AC belt as well. Few days...
  11. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    Subaru outback 2009 while driving the power steering fails. But if I turn the car off & on again the warning light goes away & the power steering returns. But the problem reoccurs over & over after about an hour of driving. So perhaps a heating issue? Battery is fine. Has anyone experienced this...
  12. General Discussions
    2006 Subaru Outback 2.5xt turbocharged. I've been having to top off my power steering fluid and it started to whine. Replaced the pump, with the old pulley and pressure switch. I still have a leaking problem. I believe my pressure switch in the back is bad. I can't find it anywhere online to...
  13. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    Hello, I have broken my power steering hose bolt. I went to replace the o-ring on the suction hose and when tightening I snapped the 10mm bolt. Also, a lot of fluid went bubbling out of the reservoir after I started the car and turned the wheel lock to lock. I did this 20 times. Please note...
  14. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    Hello. I experienced a power steering warning light accompanied with loss of power steering on my 2020 Outback Onyx XT yesterday. We left Phoenix in 110 degree heat with 4 adults & luggage loaded. No towing. On our way to Flagstaff we pulled over at a rest stop and as I was parking the light...
  15. Gen 4: 2010-2014
    As the title says, I am looking for tips on how to best remove the PS pressure hose from the steering box. The issue is acces or rather lack thereof - how can I best remove the dual hose? Any help is very much appreciated.
  16. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    my power steering in my 2007 Subaru Legacy Outback leaks all fluid immediately after i pour it in. what could this mean? i recently had a minor accident that caused me to have to replace the inner tie rod o9n the driver side but that appeared to be the only damage. Does anyone have any idea...
  17. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    Hi guys, i have to ask did anyone had a strange grinding noise from engine when its cold and it goes away when it's warmed up. I engine is hot and off fora few minutes, grinding comes only when its started and gose away quickly. Sound is intermittent and comes in intervals like some idler is...
  18. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    I noticed a pretty substantial drop in my power steering fluid reservoir the other day and topped it off before going on a few hour drive. I had filled the reservoir at dead cold to the Max Cold line and by the time I got home the reservoir was at the Min Cold line (This was while the engine was...
  19. Performance Parts & Accessories
    Is there a substitute beside the orange o ring? I need one today. I'm hoping one of the parts stores will have one. Thanks
  20. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    A couple months ago, I was off-roading on a pretty easy trail and the Eyesight on my 2020 Outback Onyx XT turned off. Within minutes, the power steering also turned off. I pulled over and restarted the car and the issue seemed to have resolved itself. Last month, while off-roading on a moderate...
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