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The last two digits of the p/n is the gap in mm (sans one decimal point).
I check them but I've never had one oos.
Jim
IT clearly seems to be a risky way to save some money and I've decided to follow the recommendations and get the job done at 105K
Thanks again for your input.
David
Any thoughts?
The base non-turbo also has a speedo that goes to 160.
I don't ask questions, I just drive it.
Typically, the exhaust is not the limiting factor in power, especially with naturally aspirated engines. In fact, NA engines can lose power when there isn't enough backpressure from the exhaust.
Ken
I think the main rationale dual exhaust is primarily appearance/sound, as Ken alluded. My salesman said Subaru aggressively tuned the exhaust for 2007, and it is a lot throatier than my 04 Forester was.
But perhaps Subaru also figured there'd be some sort of cost benefit to having dual exhausts across the line (all the 07 Outbacks have dual exhausts, too)? That seems counterintuituve since it would use up more raw materials for the parts, but maybe there's a savings somewhere in the assembly/tooling process?
If you look closely, it's single until it gets past the rear axle, then it Ys into the two sides. Same is the case with the Acura MDX and most other vehicles with "dual" exhausts.
99% cosmetic
-mike
I recently traded in my '04 Forester and bought an '07 Outback Wagon (2.5i). The legroom felt a little tight during a 20 minute test drive, but it seemed OK. I then had to take a 2 hour trip. My kness are still mad at me. At least for me, the legroom is very tight for any extended drive.
Does anyone know if there an aftermarket kit to extend your seat's track to give you a couple more inches of legroom? I know there would be a warranty issue, but it would be worth it. Or are there any other suggestions? I think I tried every possible seat and and seat back combination.
Thanks in advance for any help or information.
Its an 02.
Any ideas on how to get the water out?
First time post here because I just bought my first Subaru yesterday. It is a new 2007 Outback 2.5i Basic. I hoped it's going to be a fun ride but not 100% sure now
Today after my wife drove the car for her work, I noticed there're several fresh drops of fluid at where it parked and the drops left a trace showing the car were backed out of the garage. Seems something leaking while the car was parked and was moving. – I am a little freaked since this is just the second day we own this car.
The largest drop is about 2 inches wide and the fluid is in very light red or pink color. I used toll to sip it and smelled it – it has a stink odor. Do you know what it can be? What should I do next?
Thanks a lot for your input.
-mike
I drive a lot and hence opt to service the brakes myself... I did it many times (car now has almost 140000 miles) without problems. Today, I replaced front pads. One strange issue I'd like to learn how to solve:
On the front left brake, the sleave arround the one of the two bolts that hold the caliper (in particular, lower one/one typically taken out to open the caliper for pad replacement) is stuck. Upper one and both on the right side operate properly. There was no problem in removing the bolt and replacing pads. However, I barely closed the caliper back and I am quite sure brake operation will be affected by this...
I tried to apply pressure on it using small vice and have lightly pounded on it with small wooden mallet. No budge. I am able to move rubber part that surrounds the metal and metal looks good. Shiny, some silicone grease and no rust or damage.
Somewhat interested in why this have happened... Extremely interested how to repair this issue. What is the proper procedure to get this unstuck?
Any advice is welcome... :confuse:
Here is the following story - Next day I kept watching the leaking problem and it disappeared. It seems it is ok if the weather is warm or the engine is not cold enough. Then I left the car in the garage overnight. The next day morning, I checked the underneath ground and seemed everything was clean. Then I started the engine. Wula! – The leak re-emerged. It was from a place under the hood and close to the driver side(the steering weel?).
Then I checked the leaking fluid and knew it is power steering fluid. I also opened the hood and saw the power steering fluid reservoir – seems it is a little bit overfilled.
I already talked with the dealer to bring the car in the week after next to get an alignment problem fixed. Should I move the appointment earlier? Is it very big problem for power steering fluid leaking so that it has to be treated ASAP?
Thanks a lot.
Jerry
As I continue to research this auto dimming issue, I find that there was a TSB for the mirror from at least 2000.
Do these TSB's apply for replacement, even if the vehicle is outside of warranty? What exactly is the difference between TSBs and recalls, specifically in the repair scenario?
Here is the TSB:
TSB # 11
http://www.edmunds.com/maintenance/recalltsb.do?step=tsb&year=2002&make=Subaru&m- odel=Outback&style=VDC+AWD+4dr+Wagon+%283.0L+6cyl+4A%29&zip=08054&synpartner=edm- unds
One thing, however, is that the TSB states a trouble shooting guide. I searched for the given item number, found no additional information. Does this mean its simply literature? Thanks in advance.
Bob
-Brian
The problem is, it will crank, but won't start.
Does anyone have an idea of what it can be?
Ah, that is just all the pieces of the front bumper assembly that were picked up from the scene.... seemed a convenient place to put them.
Basically, another driver forced me off the road, we went down a short embankment where the nose dug in and spun us left, then it rolled over. From the damage, I almost think it did a pirouette about the nose as it came over, but it felt quite "soft" while it was happening. No injuries other than a about a dozen minor cuts to my hands as I exited/navigated the vehicle - my passenger has a small cut on his knee from a zipper on his pants. I was able to get his door open and get him out, so he did not have to crawl through all the glass. Considering the event and the damage to the car, we came out of it as best as possible. For that I am thankful.
No doubt! Glad you and your passenger are ok, and kudos to the cabin for keeping you safe!
Was the other driver celebrating New Year's while driving?
-Brian
I have a 2000 Outback Limited and over the last few weeks I have noticed and odd smell-like burning rubber and Cilantro. It appears to be coming from the front passenger side tire area. I had new tires put on a couple of months ago and not sure if this is causing a problem or if it something else. I would appreaciate any info or insight. Thanks.
Is this the one that you replaced the head gaskets on about a year ago?
Jim
-mike
Ask Hypov about his roll, similar results everyone walked away.
-mike
I hope you can give me some advice on this, I have a 2005 Outback wagon with less than 30k on it and just recently put in a remote starter (not done at a dealership). The tech who installed the starter indicated the one thing to be careful of was that if the heater is on full blast when the engine is started remotely the system will sometimes blow the fuse to save the "blower." Well of course this happened... I think.
When my car is started and the climate control system is activated it works perfectly fine in that I can tell it is on and that I can manipulate the settings. However, I don't get any air/heat because the fan is on to blow heat into the car. The climate control screen show the level it should be blowing at but there is not air being sent into the car.
I'm thinking the fuse on the fan was blown but when I checked the two fuses on the car that indicated "blower" they were both fine. Has anybody ever had this problem or does anyone no if there is another fuse I can check that deals with the climate control system?
Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated.
-mike
anyone have similar experience or a solution....upgraded rotors? brand? style? (slotted???....drilled???)
-mike
1) Overheating from driving technique. Cars with automatic tranmissions are especially susceptible since the brakes are the primary way the car is slowed down. Riding the brakes excessively on long downhill stretches would fit into this category.
2) Dragging brakes from stuck caliper pins. Subaru caliper pins can be lubricated; this should be checked to make sure the shop did this.
3) Excessive torgue of wheel lug nuts -- Most garages torque the wheel lug nuts on a Subaru the same amount as they would a Ford F-350.
Anyone else come across this problem?
There are scattered problems on the 05+ but on the whole they are quite reliable.
The stock tires on the 05 and 06 OB's (Bridgestone Potenza RE92A's) were poor in rain and very poor in snow. I understand the 07's have a different tire but it's likely to be a similar OEM A/S. With the right tires an OB can easily "plow" 12 of light snow. In fact while the official ground clearance is 8.4" the actual clearance down most of the center is closer to 10".
Does the basic include the Limited Slip Differential on the rear axle like other Outbacks?
It does. That was one of the "musts" I checked before deciding on that trim level.
-mike
-mike
Well, I've owned three, so yeah.
MNSteve