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What do you do for 105k ml service?

2.2K views 5 replies 3 participants last post by  mikek753  
#1 ·
My 2013 2.5L Outback none Turbo is close to 105000 ml and I'm looking for recommendations and guidance for DIY service
From service manual the Driving Belt is market as R, but Timing Belt isn't marked at all.
What belts and etc should I replace?
From where to get replacement parts and if there is a drive belt kit?
Are there any videos for such driving belt replacement?

I plan to clean MAF sensor with MAF cleaner.
Anything else?
sure, oil and oil filter will be replaced.

thanks
 
#2 ·
The 2013 has the FB25 engine - the timing belt isn't marked because that engine uses a timing chain. I'd recommend replacing the serpentine belt, replacing the spark plugs, then depending on how often you've been doing it, I'd replace the fluids - gear oil in the front and rear differential, CVT fluid, brake fluid, and oil, along with the cabin and engine air filters. Then while doing that, look over the brake lines, brake pads and rotors, etc. and replace anything that needs replacing.
 
#3 ·
+1 To this list -
I'd also recommend replacing the idler pulleys on the serpentine belt, and maybe the serpentine tensioner as well. I tend to replace them at ~100k because I've thrown too many belts in my years. When I did the idlers on my 2012, it was clear they were very worn and while they weren't free spinning or worn enough to have some wiggle in them, they did spin much more freely than I felt comfortable with.
 
#5 ·
Replacing the serpentine belt is pretty straightforward. I usually use OEM, but Continental or similar should be just fine (it's an inexpensive part, so not a ton of money to be saved going aftermarket)

For videos of the install, you can find just about whatever on youtube - here's several videos showing replacement of the belt and one with the tensioner for an FB25 in a Legacy (identical to the Outback)