So are you happy with your 2005 OBXT 5MT? I'm considering buying one for my son to borrow to get to school (a commute). Any words of wisdom or warnings???
2005 OBXT 5MT - going in for 105K service tomorrow
It's at ~104.5K, but the timing is right to drop it off at the shop.
Also planning to get the rear sway bar end-links replaced at the same time. And figure out why the windshield washer isn't working.
Anything else I should consider while they have it?
Planning to have the windshield replaced and lots of tinting done later in the week, and then hopefully not spend a lot more money and just drive this thing.
Also planning to get the rear sway bar end-links replaced at the same time. And figure out why the windshield washer isn't working.
Anything else I should consider while they have it?
Planning to have the windshield replaced and lots of tinting done later in the week, and then hopefully not spend a lot more money and just drive this thing.
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XTs are fast and fuel-thirsty compared to any other version of the car. They also don't really tolerate deferred maintenance. Normally that would be a recipe for disaster when combined with a student lifestyle & budget, but I don't know you or your son. Just keep it in mind.So are you happy with your 2005 OBXT 5MT? I'm considering buying one for my son to borrow to get to school (a commute). Any words of wisdom or warnings???
I don't think you want your son driving that fast 
No, that's not part of the 105K as far as I can ascertain.Did you have your valve clearance checked as part of your 105k service?
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I need to go through the previous owners service records again. I found where the dealer recommended changing the coolant, but I don't see where it was ever done.The coolant should have been changed at 90k, and should be changed again at 120k. If you are unsure about what happened during the time belt change, I would make sure it gets changed at 120k, and remember the Subaru 'special sauce.'
Yes, that's exactly the issue. That and water pump failure because there is no lube left in the antifreeze.
Tom
Lets say it wasn't done -- how big a deal is it to wait for the 120K? I definitely plan to have it done at 120K. I'm just not especially excited about doing it 105K and AGAIN at 120K, and I would really like to be in sync with the maintenance schedule.
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It's my understanding you should really like the motor come up to temperature before you start stressing it / the turbo.So are you happy with your 2005 OBXT 5MT? I'm considering buying one for my son to borrow to get to school (a commute). Any words of wisdom or warnings???
My commute is about 15 miles each way. The first ~5 miles are 25mph - 45mph. Then I hit the Interstate (65-80mph) for about 10 miles and finally a little bit of 45mph to the parking-lot.
The Outback XT sure is nice for buzzing back and forth in fast traffic on the Interstate. It likes to go fast.
After spending a couple months on this forum, I'm kind of concerned the motor will spontaneously self-destruct, but otherwise I'm sure liking it.
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Call the shop that did your 105k service and see if they put in fresh antfreeze. I don't think you're sure on that point yet.I need to go through the previous owners service records again. I found where the dealer recommended changing the coolant, but I don't see where it was ever done.
Lets say it wasn't done -- how big a deal is it to wait for the 120K? I definitely plan to have it done at 120K. I'm just not especially excited about doing it 105K and AGAIN at 120K, and I would really like to be in sync with the maintenance schedule.
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If the fluid has been in there since 60k, you should get it changed. Can't really tell you what waiting another 15k will do.
Received an e-mail reply from the shop (not the mechanic). They said MOST of the coolant was replaced with the 105K service, and no problem waiting until the 120K.Call the shop that did your 105k service and see if they put in fresh antfreeze. I don't think you're sure on that point yet.
If the fluid has been in there since 60k, you should get it changed. Can't really tell you what waiting another 15k will do.
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