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Hey everyone,
I am a new owner of a used 2003 Outback Limited Sedan with 105,000 miles and I have had the automobile since September 7, 2012.
First, let me state that I love this car. Very satisfied with the ride, features and overall performance...HOWEVER. (There's always a however, right? LOL)
Lately my check engine light has been holding steady when I drive the car. It does occasionally flash repetitvely, but that stops once the car starts moving.
I took the car to Autozone and the guy ran the free test and this is what was the result and probable causes are:
Cylinder 3 misfire
1) Leaking or blocked injector
2) Ignition system malfunction affecting one cylinder
3) Engine mechanical condition (really worried about this one!)
4) Valve adjustment needed
My father took the spark plugs out and there was oil around the inner casing on three and four. He said that's definitely not normal and I suggested is it possible that a head gasket is blown or cracked that would cause that? He wasn't sure. The spark plugs looked decent but he wasn't 100% on that either.
Not only do I have a 3 month dealership warranty but an extended 4 year waranty that covers pretty much everything of which I am fortunate.
So basically, I'm just fishing for info on this forum to see if anyone else has/had this problem with this particular model/year of Outback. :8:
Thanks for any advice!
e.:loveawd:
I am a new owner of a used 2003 Outback Limited Sedan with 105,000 miles and I have had the automobile since September 7, 2012.
First, let me state that I love this car. Very satisfied with the ride, features and overall performance...HOWEVER. (There's always a however, right? LOL)
Lately my check engine light has been holding steady when I drive the car. It does occasionally flash repetitvely, but that stops once the car starts moving.
I took the car to Autozone and the guy ran the free test and this is what was the result and probable causes are:
Cylinder 3 misfire
1) Leaking or blocked injector
2) Ignition system malfunction affecting one cylinder
3) Engine mechanical condition (really worried about this one!)
4) Valve adjustment needed
My father took the spark plugs out and there was oil around the inner casing on three and four. He said that's definitely not normal and I suggested is it possible that a head gasket is blown or cracked that would cause that? He wasn't sure. The spark plugs looked decent but he wasn't 100% on that either.
Not only do I have a 3 month dealership warranty but an extended 4 year waranty that covers pretty much everything of which I am fortunate.
So basically, I'm just fishing for info on this forum to see if anyone else has/had this problem with this particular model/year of Outback. :8:
Thanks for any advice!
e.:loveawd: