| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| Subaru outback sport-impretza | 11/2/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: How much should it cost to replace my clutch?
A: Hey Rich, Since you didn't provide which year I will guess. The 2.5l SOHC have a kit available ...
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| 2001 Subaru Outback Wagon gas or exhaust smell | 10/30/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: I have a subaru 2001 outback wagon. On cold days when you run the heater it gives off a strong gas ...
A: If it is a gas smell the fuel lines will tend to start to leak in the colder weather. Its just a ...
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| Suburu Legacy Outback - cambelt change | 10/29/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: My wife has a 2004 2.5L Suburu legacy outback that is due a timing belt replacement. I've replaced ...
A: Richard, Yes there are a couple of tools you need to buy. The most important is the one for ...
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| Fuel injectors | 10/26/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: After my last post I have had the injectors reconditioned. They were installed but I still have a ...
A: Marc, There is a limit to what I can help you with from here. I don't really remember our last ...
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| Failed NOx test 1996 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.2 | 10/22/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: first time posting. Bought a car that had some serious from a guy who promised he would help me out. ...
A: David, I wasn't aware that any state still tested for NOX on a 1996 and newer car most states just ...
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| Overheating mystery | 10/21/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: 97 Legacy GT with intermittent overheating, only with the a/c on but not every time. I had the ...
A: Bob, Most likely you have blown head gaskets. You can replace everything around them until there ...
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| '99 Subaru Outback Sensor replacement | 10/20/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: My '99 Outback will periodically experience reduced power while I am accelerating then kick back ...
A: I think you mean O2 sensor, yes that can cause an issue. But I have no way of knowing if yours has ...
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| Missing engine | 10/16/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: I have a 91 Liberty (legacy) with the 2.2lt. It has an intermittant fault of an engine misfire. The ...
A: Marc, If it is isolated to 1 cylinder, check the injector. 1990 to 1991 automatic transmission, ...
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| 01 Outback | 10/15/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: Engine overheats when operating at highway speeds. The engine stays at normal operating temp when ...
A: Todd, It could be anything from a poorly made head gasket repair to a restricted radiator, non o.e. ...
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| '97 OUTBACK 2.5L SPEEDOMETER/STALLING | 10/12/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: ALOHA, THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE FINE ADVICE YOU OFFER AS A PUBLIC SERVICE. IT IS A HUGE HELP. MY '97 ...
A: Chris, I am at a disadvantage trying to map out a diagnostic procedure. What we would do here ...
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| 99 Subaru Legacy problem | 10/10/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: At first the problem was mild, I thought it was just skipping, when I was going up a steep hill it ...
A: Robert, I understand the symptoms, and the most common thing would be the mass air flow sensor, but ...
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| 1993 Subaru Legacy AWD sation wagon won't start | 10/9/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: When I insert my key into the ignition and attempt to start it, it won't do anything. No lights ...
A: Jack, If the lights don't come on, I would recheck the battery and cables. From there you need to ...
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| Ticking noise when making turns | 10/8/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: I have a Subaru Forester 2002 with 106,000 miles. About a month ago my forester started to make ...
A: Meera, A CV joint can make noise without any visual faults detected as it is covered with a CV ...
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| 1998 legacy outback 2.5 shakes | 10/6/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: its a 98 legacy ob wagon 2.5 193k miles. lot of motor work recently done. (timing belt oil pump ...
A: Michael, Bosch platinum is a bad choice for the Subaru, stick to the NGK platinum the car came ...
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| Forester repair | 10/5/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: I have a '98 Forester L that just ran hot. I parked it before the temp gauge pegged. I suspect a ...
A: Ron, Most likely your problem is not the water pump, that would be very unusual for a Subaru. The ...
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| 96 subaru outback | 10/3/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: replaced alternator with new one still doesent charge no batt light or check engine light
A: Brandon, Before replacing the alternator , you should have verified power and signal to the ...
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| 99 Subaru Legacy L - electrical problem? | 10/2/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: I am looking at buying a 99 Subaru Legacy L with 200,000+ miles on it. Much has been replaced ...
A: Sue, It could all be related, but there really is now way of knowing for sure until it is looked ...
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| 2000 Subaru Outback/ Turn signal replacement | 9/4/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: How difficult is it to replace a turn signal switch. I believe in is one complete switch with wiper ...
A: Derald, The turn signal switch comes as a complete assembly new from Subaru , but the switch it ...
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| '98 Outback seal problems | 9/2/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: I am considering buying a 1998 Outback. The owner of the car has told me that the front seal on the ...
A: Katie, You are looking for trouble. Take the car to a Subaru Expert for a pre purchase inspection. ...
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| 1997 subaru impeza outback sport | 6/14/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: I drove for two months with a bad knock sensor did I do any damage?
A: Sean, It's hard to say for sure but most likely no, as the vehicles computer will go into a "limp ...
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| 93 Subaru Impreza | 6/12/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: I have an 93 Subaru Impreza base model and recently been noticing that their is an constant ticking ...
A: Sounds like one of the valve tappets or "lifters" is having trouble pumping up and staying that way. ...
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| 2005 Subaru Outback 3.0R AWD Sedan Catalytic Converter | 6/11/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: I just purchased a used 2005 Subaru Outback 3.0R Sedan with 24,000 miles. After driving it one day I ...
A: Laurie, The Catalytic convertors are under warranty up to 80k. There are so many possibilities as ...
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| 2004 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT- | 6/10/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: My 2004 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT shakes on the highway. A few months ago I noticed the car had a ...
A: Joe, There isn't any one thing I can suggest you check or have checked. If the problem can be ...
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| Battery and emergency brake dash lights flickering | 6/8/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: 3 months ago the battery and e-brake dash lights began to flicker on my Subaru Outback. When they ...
A: Nicole, If the battery/charging voltage is only 11.4 there is a problem in the circuit as it ...
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| 03 subaru forester stalling issue | 6/4/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: i have an 03 forester xt (manual trans) with under 90K miles. my check engine light came on five ...
A: John, You are making this much harder than it needs to be, there are a thousand possible reasons ...
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| 92 Legacy revs drop and engine stalls | 6/3/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: My 92 legacy's engine has started to stall. When going up hill, the revs drop away, and the engine ...
A: Andrew, There are many possibilities, mass air flow sensor, spark plugs, plug wires, sticky valves. ...
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| Subaru Forester Fuel Gauge Problem | 6/2/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: The fuel gauge on my 1998 Subaru Forester is stuck on full reading. What could cause this? How do ...
A: Jim, It could be a gauge or one of the two sending units or the wiring. You will need to buy a ...
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| 1999 subaru legacy outback wagon alarm | 5/21/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: How do I permanently disable or remove system so it can never accidently alarm
A: You need to remove the keyless entry module from the vehicle and all of the wiring associated with ...
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| 2002 Outback Problems | 5/19/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: I need help desperately!!. Basically, the car jerks and looses power when less than 1/4 tank in ...
A: Barbara, Maybe start with giving me the code pertaining to the check engine light. When you say ...
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| Sluggish Transmission? | 5/18/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: My 97 Legacy Brighton AWD wagon seems to be missing first gear when starting out cold. Accelerate ...
A: Hey Rodney, Subaru Transmissions can work for a while with symptoms, but they can also quit working ...
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| Impreza Idle Problem | 5/13/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: My son in law has a 2000 Impreza standard. He tells me that sometimes when he comes to a stop the ...
A: A good diagnoses really needs to be done locally to verify any potential component or condition ...
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| 2004 Subaru Outback (Manual) Noise | 5/11/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: Recently I've heard a loud "windy" noise when I let go of the accelerator and a higher pitch noise ...
A: Angie, First off the 04 outback doesn't have a carburetor so I would look at your receipts and see ...
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| Oil Leak on Subaru Impreza | 5/5/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: I have an oil leak with my '98 Subaru Impreza 2.2L Sport Outback (hatchback). The mechanic I ...
A: The timing belt is due every 60k on a 1998, so it would be due 60k from now if you replace it, the ...
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| Changing spark plug wires | 5/3/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: While I was changing my spark plug wires, I notice oil on the spark plug wire boot when I removed it ...
A: You have leaking spark plug tube seals, you need to remove the valve covers, replace the valve cover ...
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| o2 sensor | 5/2/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: I have a Subaru 2004 Outback 2.5L automatic with a failed HO2S13 code from AutoZone. Do I have 2 O2 ...
A: Kim, You have a code if you want to guess at what the car needs based on the code then yes the ...
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| 98 Forester idle air control valve? | 4/24/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: I have an intermittent running problem (hesitation, loss of power, won't hold idle) that my ...
A: P0170 fuel trim is a conditional code, meaning a specific condition is present causing the computer ...
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| whinning sound | 4/23/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: I have an '01 forester. When I drive as I accelerate the whining noise increases. I would best ...
A: Hey Brad, Most likely you have a failed wheel bearing and or hub and it should be repaired fairly ...
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| P0122 Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Low Input | 4/22/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: My check engine light kept briefly coming on intermittently for almost a year, now it just stays on. ...
A: John, It means the ECM Engine Control Module is trying to tell you there is something wrong in the ...
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| 97 Subaru Impreza outback sport | 4/20/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: I have 150K on my car. For the last six months my car has been making a very unusual noise. At ...
A: Thomas, Trying to help you out with a noise over the net is a tricky thing, there are I am afraid ...
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| 1998 Subaru Forester | 4/18/2009 | All Wheel Drive Auto |
Q: Re the Forester purchased 10 weeks ago - I'm afraid I am stuck. Import/Subaru dealership denying ...
A: The process of replacing the timing belt includes inspecting the rest of the timing components, if ...
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