I've had this 2005 Outback XT Limited since October (ish). Had about 102K when I bought it. Just went over 106K.
Had the 105K Service done at 104.5K.
I recently added a can of Seafoam to the gas tank. It had previously lit up a code on the "Tumble Generator Valve" (which I had cleared and hasn't shown up since).
Since it's been cool / cold here in Colorado, I've been kind of babying it. I let it warm up in the driveway, and then I tend to keep the RPM's below 3K until the temp gauge is up to normal.
When I let out the clutch at really low RPM, I've noticed a shudder that sounds like it wants to throw off the muffler. I assume this is somewhat normal, as my '91 Legacy Wagon did the same thing.
When I'm driving around town, I tend to try and keep the RPM's below 3K.
We had a '99 Land Rover Discovery Series I. It eventually developed some issues with carbon on the valves. Our mechanic recommended a fuel-system additive and that we "drive it like we stole it".
Based on what I've read on the Internet, I've been trying not to stress the clutch or turbo. Perhaps to the point of lugging the motor and maybe causing other issues.
Just curious how you drive your 2005 Outback XT, and thinking maybe it would be happier if I just drove it like a WRX.
Had the 105K Service done at 104.5K.
I recently added a can of Seafoam to the gas tank. It had previously lit up a code on the "Tumble Generator Valve" (which I had cleared and hasn't shown up since).
Since it's been cool / cold here in Colorado, I've been kind of babying it. I let it warm up in the driveway, and then I tend to keep the RPM's below 3K until the temp gauge is up to normal.
When I let out the clutch at really low RPM, I've noticed a shudder that sounds like it wants to throw off the muffler. I assume this is somewhat normal, as my '91 Legacy Wagon did the same thing.
When I'm driving around town, I tend to try and keep the RPM's below 3K.
We had a '99 Land Rover Discovery Series I. It eventually developed some issues with carbon on the valves. Our mechanic recommended a fuel-system additive and that we "drive it like we stole it".
Based on what I've read on the Internet, I've been trying not to stress the clutch or turbo. Perhaps to the point of lugging the motor and maybe causing other issues.
Just curious how you drive your 2005 Outback XT, and thinking maybe it would be happier if I just drove it like a WRX.