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140K mile. 2nd owner....Car has been good to me. Just recently it started coughing at start-up and with any 'climbing'. Flat freeway I am just fine. I avg about 28mpg.
Had to dump $700 in brakes today and the guy did a quick code read for me. I got P0301,303 and 303 plus P0420. He recommended replacing the O2 sensor, and doing a complete tune-up with coils for $700. I had researched that changing the plugs in these beasts are knuckle scrapers.
I am think to just replacing the O2sensor first. Good or bad idea? And, some of what I have read is the local parts stores don't always list the correct match. So, is it better to buy from the dealer this particular part? Can an average guy with average tools replace the O2sensor? I think there are two sensors....what would this one be called?
Then, to the subject of the plugs. I am running lean funds. It seems like an average guy can change the plugs? What are coils? Are those the spark plug caps? Since I cannot really see the plugs is there any chance the spark plug caps have come loose? I am used to be able to see a distributor cap with plug wires.
My first time posting here cuz the Outback has been good to me. Thanks in advance for any help.
ONE LAST UNRELATED QUESTON. It seems the bearing on my driveshaft has gone bad and making noise. I have been driving with that noise for about 6 months. The brake guys recommended a reputable tranny shop to get that done. But, is it a packed unit and any idea what the typical cost to repair that is?
Had to dump $700 in brakes today and the guy did a quick code read for me. I got P0301,303 and 303 plus P0420. He recommended replacing the O2 sensor, and doing a complete tune-up with coils for $700. I had researched that changing the plugs in these beasts are knuckle scrapers.
I am think to just replacing the O2sensor first. Good or bad idea? And, some of what I have read is the local parts stores don't always list the correct match. So, is it better to buy from the dealer this particular part? Can an average guy with average tools replace the O2sensor? I think there are two sensors....what would this one be called?
Then, to the subject of the plugs. I am running lean funds. It seems like an average guy can change the plugs? What are coils? Are those the spark plug caps? Since I cannot really see the plugs is there any chance the spark plug caps have come loose? I am used to be able to see a distributor cap with plug wires.
My first time posting here cuz the Outback has been good to me. Thanks in advance for any help.
ONE LAST UNRELATED QUESTON. It seems the bearing on my driveshaft has gone bad and making noise. I have been driving with that noise for about 6 months. The brake guys recommended a reputable tranny shop to get that done. But, is it a packed unit and any idea what the typical cost to repair that is?