Subaru Outback
Subaru Outback questions and answers
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Q: My 2002 subaru outback Acts like it is running out of gas when it has a full tank?
I have a 2002 subaru outback 4 Cly. When I am accelerating sometimes the car surges hard and sounds like it is back firing. It doesn't do it all the time, but when it does it sucks. Do I need a new fuel filter, because i got water in the fuel, or is it something worse. Oh and when it does it can smell like hot wires or something. What will fix the problem. any other questions for I will answer you back to figure it out.
A: Your fuel filter is clogged, and the hot wires smell is due to the electric fuel pump working it's *ss off trying to push gas through the stopped up filter. Good luck.
Q: How do i install Alpine cde-9874 in Subaru outback 99 with a wiring harness?
So today i bought my new stereo for my new audio system in my car, i bought an Alpine CDE-9874 and the Wiring Harness for subaru outbacks 99. now im stuck and i have no clue what to do. how do i connect wires from stereo to wiring harness? do i have to ground from the stereo even if there is a ground wire from the wiring harness?
A: The outback that you have may have a bigger stereo. However, if you get the correct harness, plug the harness to the OEM plug, it should fit.
If the plug is correct, then remove it and start to follow the instructions on how to solder each speaker wires to your stereo, etc. The only problem you may encounter is the power antenna, my outback has a power antenna, but the harness did not have the right wire. So you may need to watch out.
Q: Is the 2004 Subaru Outback LL Bean Edition equipped with VDC?
Ok I have read a little online about the Subaru Outback with the H6 and for my model year, I understand that there were two models, the H6 VDC and the LL Bean edition. I also read that the two models were nearly identical, but the article I read did not discuss whether or not the LL Bean edition has the VDC system. Anyone have any info?
A: I bought a 2004 Outback Limited when it was new but I also looked at the LL Bean and VDC. To my knowledge the LL Bean didn't have VDC. The VDC was the most equipped, most expensive Outback you could buy. Now I think even their cheaper models have VDC.
Q: How many miles per gallon does your Subaru Outback or Forrester get highway and city?
Please indicate Outback or Forrester, as well as year of model. Thank you!
A: about 20 mpg city, 25-30 highway. depending on if you like to romp on the gas pedal
Q: Is there anyway to buy a subaru outback or forester, with 3rd row seats?
We've got a big family, and Subaru is doing things for the environment (presumably cheaper than Honda or Toyota), so I'm doing some research. It'll likely be a few years before I could buy one, but i'd still like to know.
A: If you'd like a Subaru with three rows of seats, you'll have to look at the Tribeca. Neither the Outback nor the Forester is available with 3-row seating. The Tribeca is not the roomiest or most fuel-efficient midsized SUV on the market, but it has sporty handling (for an SUV), a comfortable ride, a stylish, well-assembled interior and above-average reliability.
Q: how do i fix a leaking tailgate on my subaru outback?
I have a subnaru outback 2000, it hja s aleak in the tailgate I cannot fiund but is filling up with water everytime it rains. has anyone else had this problem?
A: Ive had lots of Subarus never had a single problem not even a light bulb, anyway, you should replace the rear seals and you subaru will keep going
Q: Did anyone witness an accident on Xmas eve at 11am on rte 495 or 93 w/a teal Subaru Outback and a black sedan?
Accident was in the Andover area on route 93-the 1998 Teal Subaru outback and a small black sedan hit each other in the middle lane.
A: Andover is in England -right?
Q: Is the Subaru Outback a very reliable car?
I'm thinking of buying a used late 90's Outback and I want to make sure that it will be worth it.
I also want to make sure it is a car that I'll never need to haul into the shop (or at least not too much).
Also does the AWD make it more prone to need repairs too.
A: Really it depends on which year of Outback you are considering. I would steer clear of the 1st Generation (1995-1999 Legacy-based Outbacks) cars since they have had notorious problems with head gasket failures. The head gaskets on these cars would fail and lead to overheating and head warpage, and this problem has been too common in the 1st Generation cars. 2nd Generation (2000-2004) models are less prone to this problem, but the 2000-2002 models have seen some HG problems which manifest themselves differently - mainly just leaking coolant, but no overheating. You are generally safe on the post 2002 models as they redesigned the gaskets to eliminate that problem. I have a 2002 Outback wagon and have not had any problems with the HGs after 75000 miles.
Generally, people have not reported (guaging from message board comments) many issues dealing with the all-wheel drive system leading to more maintenance problems.
These cars are generally considered fairly reliable cars. Personally, I would rate them higher than American and European cars, but less so than Hondas and Toyotas. They are middle-tier among Japanese autos.
If you live in the snow belt and need an all-wheel-drive car (as I do), you really can't go wrong with an Outback.
Q: Is it manditory to change the timing belt in a '02 Subaru Outback Wagon?
my car has around 89K on it. I hear that the timing belt needs to be changed on the 2.5L Subaru before a certain milage or the engine won't work. Is this true? When is the proper time to do this?
A: 105,000 miles is the recommended interval. you should do this. if the belt breaks your car will stop running and there could be very expensive damage from the valves hitting the pistons
Q: Rear facing car seat for Subaru Outback?
My 1 year old has just outgrown her infant seat and I need to buy a convertible seat to replace it. I have a 2003 Subaru Outback and I've heard that installing a rear facing seat in this make and model can be a nightmare. I'm looking for seat recommendations from people that have this car and have successfully installed a convertible car seat in a rear facing position.
A: General consensus is that you WILL be able to fit a car seat, depending upon model, in the outboard (rear driver & passenger positions) but not in the middle. Apparently installing a car seat in the middle of a Subaru is a no-go, in fact, check your manual, some Subarus specifically recommend not installing car seats in the middle position. And you can't use LATCH in the middle either, only on the outboard positions, but seatbelt is just as safe as LATCH.
Britax Marathon fits well both rear and forward facing in both side positions, which means Britax Decathalon and Boulevard will also fit since they are the same seat shell, just different features. Marathon is the base model.
The Britax Marathon/Boulevard/Decathalon (These 3 are the same seat, just different variances of luxury additions, with the Marathon being the cheapest base model) can be found for regular price of $269, and on sale at Albee Baby online for $209-$219. The Marathon a wide open easy to route belt path, which makes using it correctly a lot easier, as do the built in lockoffs, which mean you never again have to use a locking clip. I can get it into 4 different vehicles in under 2 minutes. Because of the way the base is made, it fits in most cars. And, it is worth the money, b/c it lasts usually twice as long as most other car seats (all car seats expire 6 years after the date of manufacture) lasting a baby till they are 5-6 years old, where most at Walmart will only last till 2-4 years old. Rear faces to 33lbs, then forward to 65lbs. and top slots 17inches tall, lasts most kids to ages 5-6 years old.
A tech here got a rear facing Recaro Como in there. (Rear to 33lbs, forward to 70lbs, though its a really tall seat, and for that price, I'd rather have a Britax with true lockoffs, Recaro has backpedaled saying the 'lockoffs' on their seats aren't lockoffs, but just belt guides, since users quickly realized they weren't actually locking the seatbelt). http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=36724
Most importantly, keep rear facing as long as possible. Turning kids forward at 20lbs/1year is an outdated practice that could cost you your child's life!
1)A forward-facing child under 2 years old is 5 times more likely to be killed or seriously injured in a crash than a rear-facing child of the same age.
2)A child's vertabrae do not fully fuse until 3-6 years old, before then, she is at great risk for internal decapitation. The spinal column can stretch up to 2 inches in a crash BUT the spinal cord can only stretch up to 1/4 inch before it snaps and baby is gone.
3)Current research suggests that children under the age of two years are 75 percent less likely to die or be seriously injured when they are riding rear facing.
4)In a recent article from Injury Prevention, it was found that the odds of severe injury to forward facing children age 12-23 months old was 5.32 times higher than a rear facing child. (Car Safety Seats For Children: Rear Facing For Best Protection; Injury Prevention 2007; 13:398-402.)
It works this way: when you get in an accident and run into something, the car stop suddently, but everything and everyone in the car keeps moving in the direction the car was moving when it stopped, in most accidents, this is forward. So in an accident with a child in a forward facing seat, his head, the heaviest part of the body on babies and toddlers, flies forward very forcefully and easily snaps. If that same child is in a rear facing seat, his head tries to fly forward but is supported by the back of the rear facing seat, so there is no stress put on the child's neck and spine.
Check out this photo album exclusively of rear facing kids, many of them much older than 12 months: http://www.cpsafety.com/articles/RFAlbum.aspx There isn't a single documented case of a child breaking their legs b/c they were rear facing in an accident. There are, however, lots of cases where children have been killed and seriously injured where a rear facing seat would have protected them better.
Evenflo Triumph Advance fits well rear and forward facing outboard, too, and these are TOP picks in seats.
The Evenflo Triumph Advance (not the original Triumph, make sure it says Advance) is a great seat. $150 version at Babies R Us has padding similar to Britax seats, top slots of 17", harnesses to 35lbs rear facing, and 50lbs forward facing. $120 Walmart version just has little less plush padding. Wide open belt path, easy to install, though it doesn't have built in lockoffs. The harness adjusts at the front of the car seat, you don't have to take the car seat out of the car just to raise/lower the straps. It's one of only 2 seats that does this (The Britax Boulevard is the other, I believE), and it has infinite harness adjustment so the harness always fits perfectly until its outgrown. No more tugging straps to tighten them either. You tighten and loosen the harness using knobs on the side of the seat. As a major bonus, it can be used in a recline position even in forward facing mode. Awesome for kids who still sleep in the car. I LOVE THIS SEAT! LOL My son, who is too big for every other car seat at Walmart has the same amount of room in this as the Britax Marathon.
http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=37909
Q: What is the difference detween a 07 and 08 Subaru outback?
I want a standard Outback but there are no reviews on the '08 'cause it is so new. Do you know the changes that were made? Is the new model better or not? Of course the price went up. Any help is appreciated.
A: i dont know but i would not get a subaru. i am a licensed automechanic
Q: What is the best Subaru Outback model for winter driving on the highway?
I drive on windy snow covered highways at 60+ MPH and needs something that stays glued to the road, has good pickup, and maneuvers well.
I'm considering new and certified pre-owned.
Maybe I'm confuzed, but the 2.5i models list the following:
4-wheel independent heavy-duty raised suspension
But the upgrades don't list it...is it assumed that the 6-cylinder ALSO had a heavy duty raised suspension?
A: The outback 4 or 6 cylinder are the same clearance and suspension the 6 has a 3 litre engine (250 hp) and more toys and cosmetic differences. Both have symmetrical AWD. And both have great handling, safe and are good in the snow.