New member here based in northern Colorado. Recently acquired an 07 OBXT 5spd w/ 140k. My sister drives an 07 l.l. bean so now we sorta match haha. I've learned a lot from these forums and hope I can contribute some knowledge to the outback community. Car is stock for now but plans to build a fast daily driver / mountain adventure wagon.
Please make sure you check or oil, and you change it often. 3750 miles on full synthetic. And be mindful if it every starts getting hot. These cars do NOY like to run overdue on oil, low on oil or overheated.
I love these so much I have 2. But they need some extra care.
If you need some suspension recommendations ... look me up. I even sling a few parts for Gen3 OBs.
Thanks traildogck. I definitely heed the advice on the oil. My OBXT has been running great but unfortunately has been consuming a quart of oil every 500 miles. Since I got this car at auction I have zero history on it. I'm going to replace the PCV system and do a compression / leak down next week. Im kinda expecting bad news there and have started to budget for a built motor.
I could really use your advice on suspension though. My sisters H6 is ghost walking and i'm trying to formulate my game plain to beef up the rear suspension and correct the geometry issues. Been running King springs and 04 Kyb's for 2 years and love that set up. She only first noticed the ghost walking during that last big snow storm that hit Denver.
I would send ya a PM but I guess I need more posts before I can do that.
Chiming in for the Bay Area in California. Came across this forum while researching my P0011 code on my 2007 Outback XT. Just got news from the dealership the turbo is toast and they're suspecting the rattling is from the engine block so I'm here doing my research. Figured I might as well join the party and hopefully, if I keep the car, there will be a lot of participation here in the future!
Hello! Just got my XT about 3 weeks ago, found this forum and signed up.
Anyone know which hoods will fit with a bigger scoop? Not looking for carbon fiber because I heard they are brittle, but something cooler than the mini scoop on the XT.
Also, does anyone know what the engine model is in an 06 XT Limited? EJ...?
Hello! Just got my XT about 3 weeks ago, found this forum and signed up.
Anyone know which hoods will fit with a bigger scoop? Not looking for carbon fiber because I heard they are brittle, but something cooler than the mini scoop on the XT.
Also, does anyone know what the engine model is in an 06 XT Limited? EJ...?
I could really use your advice on suspension though. My sisters H6 is ghost walking and i'm trying to formulate my game plain to beef up the rear suspension and correct the geometry issues. Been running King springs and 04 Kyb's for 2 years and love that set up. She only first noticed the ghost walking during that last big snow storm that hit Denver.
We can definitely fix the GW crap..I have both of my cars dialed. That storm you are talking about...I ruled the road. No Sheit. Including driving up on sidewalks and dodging a Thornton Plow truck sliding and pinwheeling down a hill toward me. I just powered around all the mess...Good Cherry Bomb. Good girl.
I also run Cooper WeatherMaster M+S with 112 studs per tire in the winter. I can d*nm near climb a frozen waterfall.
We can definitely fix the GW crap..I have both of my cars dialed. That storm you are talking about...I ruled the road. No Sheit. Including driving up on sidewalks and dodging a Thornton Plow truck sliding and pinwheeling down a hill toward me. I just powered around all the mess...Good Cherry Bomb. Good girl.
I also run Cooper WeatherMaster M+S with 112 studs per tire in the winter. I can d*nm near climb a frozen waterfall.
I decided to go full whiteline on the rear (all bushings + adjustable lateral links) Wasn't cheap but dam was it worth it. My alignment guy was in awe with the beefiness and function of all those parts. I can confirm it 100% fixed the ghost walking.
I decided to go full whiteline on the rear (all bushings + adjustable lateral links) Wasn't cheap but dam was it worth it. My alignment guy was in awe with the beefiness and function of all those parts. I can confirm it 100% fixed the ghost walking.
The 2 forward links, the OEM ones are garbage. Replacing those alone ia 1/2 of the GW problem. The other 1/2 is the proper alignment. Make sure you check the cinch nuts a few times until you are sure they are set and tight.
Now your Gen3 is fixed. Well one problem at least. :smile2:You do ownan XT after all. BTW, check your oil.
Got my 2007 OB XT LTD 5 EAT last monday and had some issues with the wastegate solenoid. Got codes at around 4k rpm during moderate acceleration on the highway to pass and hard pulls in 2nd, 3rd or 4th. After checking out the forums and deciding to replace the solenoid and actuator, I figured I'd just baby it until i could get it checked out. On my way to work today I got cut off by an a$$hole who decided to brake check me after and forgot to baby my "new" and problematic XT. Hard pull through 2nd, 3rd and 4th to 6k rmp and no codes. Gonna see how the rest of the week goes and then I'll have to see if it's a hardware or tune issue.
Hello! I've just moved over from a 3.0 6MT Spec B wagon to a freshly imported 2008 JDM Outback XT 2.5L. I was lucky to find one with nearly all of the factory options included such as Eyesight, auto lights, auto wipers, body kit, sti wheels, sti pedals, 100w ac converter, cargo fan, reclining rear seats, parking sensors, rear camera, fujitsubo exhaust, and some other bits I haven't figured out what they do yet... So far it's been undersealed and remapped for UK fuel retarding some timing and upping boost to 18psi.
Hello, I’ve own my 08 OBXT since fall 16. All I’ve done to it is maintenance. I recently decided I was going to do something about my suspension. For a while I was pretty sure I was going to do the Legacy JDM Bilstein swap, but committed to the KYB OB struts with rear king springs. Planning on upgrading the rest of the suspension parts (swaybars, endlinks, etc.).
Hello! I've just moved over from a 3.0 6MT Spec B wagon to a freshly imported 2008 JDM Outback XT 2.5L. I was lucky to find one with nearly all of the factory options included such as Eyesight, auto lights, auto wipers, body kit, sti wheels, sti pedals, 100w ac converter, cargo fan, reclining rear seats, parking sensors, rear camera, fujitsubo exhaust, and some other bits I haven't figured out what they do yet... So far it's been undersealed and remapped for UK fuel retarding some timing and upping boost to 18psi.
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Hello, I’ve own my 08 OBXT since fall 16. All I’ve done to it is maintenance. I recently decided I was going to do something about my suspension. For a while I was pretty sure I was going to do the Legacy JDM Bilstein swap, but committed to the KYB OB struts with rear king springs. Planning on upgrading the rest of the suspension parts (swaybars, endlinks, etc.).
I just started my adventure with my first Subaru! 2005 Subaru Outback XT Limited with the 5 speed! Got it in the Rondo Red with 160ish K miles.
Coming from Mitsubishi it's a little odd and feels somewhat wrong. Already stated working on it starting with control arms and some steering/stabilizing repairs.
Glad to start looking and see what all the fuss is about.
Hey everyone! Just picked up a 2005 Subaru Outback 3.0R this weekend. It's my first Subaru and I'm loving it so far. It has 108k miles on it and the engine still feels incredible!
Hey everyone! Just picked up a 2005 Subaru Outback 3.0R this weekend. It's my first Subaru and I'm loving it so far. It has 108k miles on it and the engine still feels incredible!
There's a thread for the other three generations, so why not for us 3rd Gen Owners? Maybe somebody can sticky this?
I'll start:
I replaced the cheap summer blades that came on my 2008 with Rain-X Latitudes. I've used Bosch's in the past and though they work great I wasn't impressed with...
My 05 Outback suddenly started having no headlights on, switch off or on, but if the e-brake handle is up or the shift lever in in R, the driving lights (no highbeam function) are on. This is the exact reversal of the normal situation, which is driving lights on when headlight switch is off...
Question for you folks. I have a 2006 outback wagon. I have replaced essentially all suspension related parts, shocks, control arms, sway bar links, sway bar bushings, and rear trailing arm bushings. Car obviously drives much better. Having said that it still feels soft to me and on the highway...
I'd like to share my story with you fellow lovers of these fine automobiles. This is going to be a long one but hopefully it will be entertaining. Last month I got the itch for something to tinker with. It's been a while since I'd had any kind of automotive project and I just kinda missed...
Introduction:
This thread will be an attempt to distill the work that I've done to understand the immobilizer circuit in my 2005 OBXT.
My initial goal was to "clone" the ECM so that I could run either my stock ECM, or a JDM ECM which has the necessary hardware to run dual AVCS which my engine...
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