Subaru Questions Maintenance & Repair

Our 2017 Subaru 3.6 Outback's Transmission Failed And No One Has Given Us A...

Failed CVY Transmission - 2017 Subaru 3.6 Outback

New Short Block

So, a new short block might help with less oil consumption, but how does it affect resale value of the car?

Baja Timing Belt

A local is selling a nice clean 2003 Subaru Baja for $1,500, sign on it states it needs timing belt. Question: If the belt broke, should I assume the valves are bent from interference w/pistons?

Engine Variable Timing Solenoid For 2012 Subaru Outback

Here's an additional question about the engine variable timing solenoid for a 2012 Subaru Outback, 4 cylinder: I was told the car has two solenoids. If so, is it possible to determine which one need...

Power Windows

My passenger side window closes and then reopens halfway

Engine Variable Timing Solenoid Miles?

Is it reasonable that an engine variable timing solenoid needs to be replaced on a 2012 Outback, 140,000 miles? Warning lights came on, and diagnostic code showed solenoid. Will be getting an oil ch...

Pneumatic Boot Struts

Which Subarus Have A Timing Chain ?

Can I Have A List of Subarus that have a timing chain ?

Engine Codes

I found a wire connection that was undone and when I plugged it back in it set off 10 codes. Most were wheel speed sensors and neutral safety switch. It was a small green 2 prong plug. Anyone have ...

2011 Subaru Outback CVT Transmission

Hello, Recently on our way back from the beach, the check engine light, brake light, and several other lights came on all of the sudden. We drove it home and have since had it to several mechanics....

2008 Subaru Imp 2.5 Balloon Noise

I have an automatic non turbo 08 imp with around 97 k miles. I have been getting this noise from the engine area that sounds like air being let out of a balloon 'Screeeee!'. Only happens after dr...

2014 Outback

Recently purchased 2014 Certified Subaru Outback, 56,000 miles. When traveling at 60 mph on highway needed to accelerate to avoid oncoming traffic. Car would not respond, no power to accelerate,...

03 Subaru Forester Bogging Down

I recently bought a Subaru forester for a individual. I has been sitting for a while. But started right up. I drove about 10 miles and it acts like it bogging down. So I drain all the gas out and p...

Check Engine Light

I recently replaced my engine coil and spark plugs. Check engine light went out for 7 months back on again. Getting same code engine misfire. Traction control light on and cruise control blinki...

2019 Outback Premieum 2i Windshield

Purchase auto Friday parked in driveway. Sunday morning windshield destroyed large hole in center of Navigation area with large splinters driver and passenger sides

Excessive Wear On Brakes

I had to replace my brakes (front and rear pads, rear rotors) in early ‘17 on my Subaru Outback. In late 2018, I needed to replace my rear brakes again. I now need to replace my front brakes. My c...

MaintenanceTiming Belt

I inherited my Outback wagon, 2006, with 20,00 miles on it. No maintenance was ever done to speak of. Do I have to change the timing belt and accessories now or can I wait , til when?

2011 Subaru Outback Transmisiion

The transfer case of the CVT transmission destructed after only 135K miles (beyond warranty). I already invested in head gaskets, also an expensive repair. Subaru offers re-manufactured transmissions ...

Subaru Forester Transmission Failure?

My Forester was/is running fine but the transmission light came on on a long road trip. The manual says to stop, we did, and the light went off. I stopped at a garage, they put it on a rack and said...

Subaru Forester, 2014, 55K Miles. "squeak" Comes From Right Front Wheel

Subaru Forester, 2014, 55K miles. Rear brakes done a year ago at local tire company; front brakes done at dealer in April after a noise developed. To my ear, the "squeak" comes from right front whee...