Everything Wrong With My 300k Mile Subaru Outback!

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[@NVRAMboi]

Not to mention that by refreshing this car you're avoiding car payments while also avoiding all of the unnecessary electronics and modules ($$$$$) of current models. We have (2) vehicles over 10 years old that are both in great shape for their model year/age. I like Subarus and I'm on your side in this one.

[@nitrous07me]

I don’t see a problem spending that much money to restore your car if you like it that much

[@sleepyhollow783]

Agreed. Plus it's a better use of resources. I have a problem with the throw away mentality. There is nothing wrong with repairing. It is a way to less waste.

[@maybenot6075]

@@sleepyhollow783 couldnt agree more, i rebuilt my 03 forester after the lower control arm snapped (didnt end well) with a donar car I bought for £280, it's not even the turbo model its n/a just got a factory type remap & exhaust system I absolutely love the thing

[@item6931]

I couldn't count how many times people have told me to buy a new car instead of maintaining my old Forester. But I hate loans and to me its living within my means. If a problem starts to emerge I start saving, then when I've got the money I get it fixed. And its a good vehicle.

[@ryerye3147]

I own 3 outbacks with the 2.5 a 2011 limited a 2016 limited and 2018 touring and yeah no problems . The 2011 has 173k it's been maintained no issues . Love your work!

[@thomasward00]

The average car payment in America is $554.00 per month, not to mention needed full coverage insurance... Even brining the car to the shop, it's still much cheaper to keep an older car running than paying every single month.

[@ekop1778]

my 2018 impresa was 19k made 200 a month payment for 5 months after a big down payment had battery replaced after 1 yr it was defective and had 5 recalls but all were minor warrenty repairs in it has 16k on it now bought it had only had 400 miles on it

[@newdayyesterday]

On the plus side - it is a car you know and a car you can fix, plus not all those 'repairs' are necessary now for safe use of the vehicle. Cost could be spread out over a few months/years. I would consider replacing the drivers seat just for your sanity...nothing screams 'old car' more than a worn drivers seat.

[@jmg4208]

Awsomeness! I'm glad you're getting it done. Here's my list. =) My pile of rust: - subframe front & back - bumper attachment - rear left strut - front & back links + bushings - windshield - Set of winter tires - 1x rear brake caliper - transmission & differential oil - 2x valves covers +spark plugs - 2x ball-bearing Fixed: - engine *cleanup - 2x ball joints - 2x front calipers, pads & rotors - oil pan - motor oil & coolant - miscellaneous bolts & nuts Next Services: - radiator support - radiator *cleanup - condensor A/C - A/C gaz - Thermostat - various hoses, caps, rings

[@jmg4208]

Btw your a great source of knowledge. Thx you

[@maxey05]

Gives me hope for my 2007 Legacy. Currently at 109,000 miles 🚙

[@joshcameron4337]

Take care of it and it will last. My 02 outback was at 389 and some thousand miles before I sold it.

[@IanSRutter]

Two points here. The gentleman is doing his own work on his how car and how satisfying is that. Secondly, if he loves the car why not. A new Forester starts at what $24-25,000US. How much money do people spend on classic cars? Thousands. Good for him.

[@ekop1778]

mine was 19k for 2018 impresa

[@TheSubieSanctuary]

Awesome! Im the same way with my cars. Cant put a price on a car you enjoy 😊

[@michaelsprinzeles4022]

I'm not sure why people would obsess on labor costs to maintain a Subaru. Labor costs vary widely based on location and individual mechanics. The labor costs won't vary based on car brand either, only on how long that labor takes (may take longer on AWD). IMO if you love a car you can't put a price on having to replace it so cost of repairs is a little less important. Spending on maintenance is a must with any car and spending on preventative maintenance may save money long term.

[@valdius85]

... for many people a new car is the only excitement in life they have. For me car is like a glove to shoe - it takes some time to get used to it, so I do not like changing cars.

[@Kacpa2]

I think looking at "retail value" kf the car as any threshold to make repairs is quite dumb thing people do and main reason why cars fail them later. If you care for it and repair it will serve the household much longer as it will be pretty much restored to factory condition with full suspension and the rest meaning it can potentially do another 200/300k miles if well taken care of. It doesnt matter how much value it is on 2nd hand market, because at that point it will be one of survivors.

[@forresttaylor2757]

I have had a 4eat fail only because it was highly neglected. I have seen them go for quite awhile when properly maintained.

[@juliannedesantis9559]

I have a twin! My 2003 Legacy Outback has been such a reliable vehicle im just about to hit 300k and my drive has been having issues engaging when shifting into when i start the car. That when on for a few months now it wont engage into any gear. i have changed every fluid since aside from the gear oil. Any suggests on troubleshooting woould be greatly appreciated

[@shuba097]

I beat the living crap out of my 4EAT and it just takes its like a champ! This may cause some people to get boiled up but I love the 4EAT (never really had the 5EAT)

[@SkylineFTW97]

My new beater 02 has the 4EAT. Holding up well at 266k. Just did a 3x pan drain with a new filter. Shifts pretty smooth. May 6 speed swap it, but it is a good trans thus far.

[@d47000]

I beat the shit out of my 5eat almost every day, it still shifts like a dream at 150k. I think it has plenty of life in it but I won't be mad if it fails - I'll just get a junkyard Impreza/wrx manual trans and put that in there 🤠

[@ayske1]

The 5th gen with the 5eat legacy GT can have transmission issues. Though the turbine sensor can be replaced or if you want the costly route, whole valve body

[@call_me_soxx]

This is probably the best video I've seen. I own an 04 outback that's all stock subaru parts. A lot of the same things are going bad in mine. She's at 195k miles and in need of a lot of love. I'm glad I found your Chanel otherwise I'd be screwed.

[@rileypart1]

Are you doing to do similar look the JDM Legacy Lancaster on you 300k miles Outback?

[@macdean]

can you do a vid of everything wrong witn your 3.6r ? i have a 2010 3.6r with 230k which seems good still

[@hkslm]

Don't get me wrong I really love my Impreza . I bought it new back then 2006 ,I was the first owner and still . It's just not a reliable car at least for me .And I'm tired spending money for it .

[@zeno15sti33]

Not bad ,but i think some of the components were over priced for this build.Engine stuff you cant really get around ,but some of the suspension stuff better deals are out there. You already know you can grab an polyurethane bushing kit off line with every bushing . Replacing all the old bushing with new oem rubber ones no thanks, I take a bit of NVH and not riding like a Cadillac .Nothing wrong with some Gr2s and eibach sport springs.

[@caraficionado4724]

Mr Subaru... Hope you’re well. I’ve always wanted a Baja and I am finally going to buy one. However, here in Canada there are only 5 of them for sale in the whole country! I’m in Ontario, and 4 of them are for sale here. Two of which are out of my budget ($10,000+), one in awful shape but there’s one I have my eye on. It’s a 2003 Baja 2.5N/A, automatic with 320,000km or 200,000miles. It looks to be in really good shape cosmetically. Defects are: engine light on for oxygen sensor, typical dog leg rust that plagues the northern vehicles and the seller sais the oil pan is leaking. I asked if he’s ever changed the timing belt and head gaskets and the timing belt has been changed twice BUT the head gaskets have not been changed according to him. He’s had it for 15 years. My question is should I get it and risk buying a EJ251 with 200k miles with original head gaskets? Or should I wait for the right one to come along? He’s asking $4500 CAD but offered it to me for $3000 cad. Thanks!

[@MrSubaru1387]

If you buy it, just know and budget that you'll be replacing the head gaskets sooner rather than later.

[@Metalbass1979]

The rear wheels on my 2011 are not engaging. Do you have any videos on what to check first?

[@symple001]

hey mr Subaru, on my 05 ob the coolant line that runs along the valve cover on driver side is corroding, have you made a vid on replacement, what I've heard is you have to lift motor which I dont really believe that, tnx 4 any help , love the channel

[@MrSubaru1387]

Which line? Can you email me a picture? [e-mail]

[@symple001]

@@MrSubaru1387 sent and tnx!!

[@ayske1]

The heads of haters must be so huge right now... WOAH!!

[@dougthibaudeau3130]

I have a 2002 Outback sedan LT with the P121 radio. Radio works great has under seat factory sub. The display doesn't light. Any suggestions for me? I don't really need a new head unit or want one especially if it won't work right with factory set up. Thanks for all the info I gain from your experience. This is my first subi

[@MrSubaru1387]

Bulb is burnt out. Can be replaced with patience and a soldiering iron.

[@dougthibaudeau3130]

Its just a bulb? I figured it was an LCD.. I'll take a gander at it. Thanks brother,

[@MrSubaru1387]

Sorry. P121 just looked. They, that's the green digital display radio. Not sure if illumination on those. I thought you were talking about the old quarts display radios.

[@dougthibaudeau3130]

Ok thanks. Do you know if I change the head unit will it be compatible with factory set up. I like the sound it has, factory under seat sub is just fine. Wouldn't be a high end unit maybe touch screen with blue tooth and cd/DVD player, I have too many cds to waste time ripping them all into mp3 format.

[@scottmcd5885]

Yeah I wish I got paid for working on my own car! As far as the price of the maintenance items you listed except for reseal kit and machine work they are all consumables. My wife started keeping a log of all maintenance performed since she bought it. One day after logging in her latest coil change I hear "Holly crap!" Coming from the kitchen. When I go in to see what was up she was in tears and apologizing profusely for how much her suburban had cost us up until now.. I asked if it had ever left her stranded on the side of the road? When she replied "no" I told her that it's all regular maintenance and it's to be expected. Replace things on schedule and it will live forever! (We bought it used with 200k on odometer. Now getting ready to turn 300k) I know soon we will have to put money into refreshing the engine and told her what to expect when that happens. She's already setting money aside so when it happens it won't be a bite out of the wallet.

[@davidrogers2902]

I get all my oem Subaru parts from The Subaru source norfolk va way cheaper on parts

[@paulanger2048]

Okay, I will check it out. There was a place in Washington state that was great, but they stopped their online business.

[@adamrenissance3322]

For all those naysayers who complain about your labor cost, ask them what it would have cost in new car payments to trade it. My new 2021 Subaru is costing me $16.44 a day for five years. It is my retirement car. No labor included.

[@nixkamel]

You never put more money into a car than what it's worth

[@thundergun15]

rear cvs are original?

[@MrSubaru1387]

Yes. They rarely fail. Seeing as they only track and don't steer.

[@thundergun15]

@@MrSubaru1387 thats good i just replaced stock front cvs on my 02 forester with 104k and the rear looked good so i left them

[@Ander088]

Будут на канале Русские субтитры? Охота понять про что говорят на видео)))

[@MrSubaru1387]

Если бы у меня был простой способ сделать это, я бы сделал это.

[@Ivandrago89]

Señor Subaru are you Amish?

[@MrSubaru1387]

No. Amish shave their mustache.

[@reverendblkgrape1]

MrSubaru1387 Mr.Dirty Sanchez 🤣

[@Ivandrago89]

I was joking MrRu kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5-6h5KwpNCqfJo

[@macc7620]

When is time to get rid of a car?

[@joshcameron4337]

Never lol

[@smokingcheeba420]

My wife dosen't care about my labor cost either

[@1717jbs]

LOL!

[@Ivandrago89]

hahahaha

[@joemikey278]

I have a 2009 Subaru outback, that I keep in pretty good shape! Last year I replaced the struts with KYB struts, the springs with rallitek springs....rides like a dream....

[@joemikey278]

jomax clux Great question! It’s hard to say because I replace both springs and struts at the same time. If you carry a lot of weight in the back, replacing the springs is a good idea. I bought RALLITEK Springs, The front springs are about 10% to 15% stiffer than the OEM. They’re the same height, and don’t lift the front at all. The same with the back, however you have to get a minimum of 0.5 inch lift compared to OEM. So I got those. Much better when carrying cargo. The KYB struts probably provided the best bang for the buck. My outback looks much better, and does not sag in in the back like it did before from carrying 12 years of Carrying 100+ pounds in the back of the outback. I really like the improvement, and I’ll hopefully be driving the car for another 8 to 10 years. Again, it’s hard to say, because I installed both at the same time springs and struts. But from different forums, most people feel that struts provided the best bang for the buck with a more modest improvement in Springs. I really research this, but everyone’s different, The outback handles much better, and has a bit more sporty ride with less lean in the corners, with the changes, it’s still a very comfortable ride,so I hope it helps……

[@bbodan5393]

Probably the only way to want to choose what you like, would be ride in a car that did that. Suspension preference is very subjective. It can also be a rabbit hole with money. OEM dampers are valved for OEM springs, and even the helper is matched with the strut. Most aftermarket springs sell on raising/lowering (it just sells). And yes, that raises or lowers the clearance, which will change the stroke of the strut. High end struts can be revalved to match spring rates. You can build your own springs, to match a particular strut. Some struts (not talking about coilovers) can adjust damping, on a twin tube design. This video was great because all those bushings are very important too. Most people don't even look at the back. There is no right answer, just make an educated decision.

[@ashishpatel350]

When the list is shorter than your beard you know you have a solid car.😂I kid I kid. Most of the stuff is just bushings and other items that just wear out with time. Nothing that major. I'd probably give it a full detail. A quick polish or paint correction and an interior detail. It'll look like a new car.

[@hockeypenguin7532]

Bought my 2009 Legacy n/a 2.5 with 201k. She’s still running strong today at 211k! CHECKING OIL AND FLUIDS ARE CRUCIAL!

[@yanushkowalsky1402]

come back at 300k

[@eoghanfla6343]

I’ve a 2004 Legacy GT wagon imported from Japan with 93k miles on it. You have highlighted quite a few bits here that I also need to do. I don’t even get time to drive this car but every time I do I fall in love again. There is nothing better than a fast station wagon..

[@bgreen95]

It is a great machine. Worth the money. Remember that I wrote about my 313,000 2001 LL Bean on your previous video? The alternator failed today hahaha - ah well, still well worth the fix.

[@HavokStrifeX]

I think it's totally fine to do or not do. I mean, when it's a car like this already in great shape with no rust that always had it's regular maintenance, and you still like the car, it's just parts, go for it. But if the car is rusted out, engine and/or transmission problems, on top of a lot of worn rubber parts, it's probably not worth it. Unless it means that much to someone. I mean, whether someone wants to 2JZ swap their Caravan is no business to me. In the end, it's parts that need to be replaced, and if the cost is worth it to someone, that's all that matters. And I'd say a car in this good of shape with that cool of an engine us totally worth it.

[@boatnanny]

just changed rotors on my 2014 impreza as you can’t get standards any more this has to last on your advise i’ll have the aircon o rings changed here in Oz summer is coming 40C days aren’t uncommon

[@izzyb6657]

In hindsight it’s best to know your personal vehicle and it’s needs/costs than spend maybe around the same amount for a used vehicle you haven’t driven for the rounded price. If your car hasn’t been wrecked or suffered frame corrosion, suspension, wheels, transmission, engine and brakes can be replaced as new. I’m a decent mechanic. I work on heavy vehicles, I just don’t have the room to work on my own vehicle like a driveway to do engine/transmission work. I can do all the fluid changes/spark plugs. Can do suspension if I have the time.

[@garret4466]

Fix it all and go for 500k! 🙌

[@ryanyecny3409]

Took my 2000 Forester to the dealer for the transmission o ring to be replaced. Makes sense why I ended up having end up replacing transmission wiring harness instead of the o ring. The car runs great with 321k miles. I have what I believe 100% paper records including the 1st oil change in 1999 at the dealer.

[@ejmagras]

Sounds like a plan. Do the essentials that are critical to safety then address other issues as needed. Can't wait for all those videos. BTW how long does original OEM wheel bearings (press in) usually last?

[@misi2752]

Hi! Just replaced the timing belt kit on my 2006 2.0X forester DOHC, on the left side and in the middle everything is aligned nicely, all the lines and cuts and marks in perfect harmony. But on the right side if the upper wheels little cut is aligned with the line on the belt, then they are one tooth right from the cut at the plastic thing above the wheel. Any idea what went wrong? Tried to figure out for two hours and left it for tomorrow before I go crazy, It's a made in germany belt, the rest of the kit is japanese, the OEM stuff without the Subaru pricing (couldn't find the Mitsuboshi belt). Is it possible that they painted the line on the belt on the wrong place? Or what can I do in this case? Thanks!

[@802Garage]

Plus labor rates vary like crazy all over the country and world. Additionally if you have to pay $2,000 in labor in a year, but if you had gotten a new car you'd make that in payments in 3-6 months, what's worth it to you? Obviously is going to vary for every person.

[@802Garage]

In Vermont unless it's dripping enough to leave a puddle, we leave oil seeps as corrosion prevention, hahaha.

[@802Garage]

I'd really like to know where the unreliable automatic transmission rumors came from. Around here maybe 1 in 100 Subarus that people stop driving are due to a bad transmission? Obviously making that up on the spot, but my point is I've seen countless 4EAT with hundreds of thousands of miles. The main reason they die, like any trans, is neglect.

[@Toolaholic7]

If the car is in good shape body wise,well worth fixing.I have seen cars like this and the customer decides to put money into the car.Plus much cheaper than a new car payment

[@leoderosia9279]

Not worth it if u add labor costs for people who are not mechanics

[@xdmkii]

I miss my 2nd gen outback.

[@natesturgill1981]

If you love it it’s worth fixing. Personally I would use the poly inserts to stiffen the rear diff cradle bushings and call it fixed. Great video 😊

[@dave11686]

Subbed! I love Subarus

[@michaelsprinzeles4022]

People bash Subaru as unreliable. I did everything wrong to have a reliable car. In 2013 I became the 7th owner of an 05 Outback XT wagon with almost 150k miles which started out as some sort of cab. I gave it some modifications and a dyno-tune. Now I drive it hard and mostly in the city. The only unforeseen problem, I had to replace a clutch. After 7 years of my abuse my 15 year old car squeaks over bumps and runs out of passing power at 100 mph are my biggest issues and they aren't keeping me up at night;)

[@flat4forlife588]

In my opinion, you drive your car for as long as you want and spend whatever you deem necessary to make that happen. No one else has any business saying anything other than that. You should look at cooper tires next time. I get the better models on my subaru's and they are great tires. While the total amount might seem like a lot, in the long run, it will still be better than new subaru model on the market. Miss my old subarus greatly. After this work you are going to do, there will probably be many years of faithful service from your subaru. No payments, which is always a plus. 4eat's will last a really long time if correctly maintained and I am sure yours will. The 4eat was manufactured for a very long time and is a proven winner, this is based on experience and experience of friends. Not internet babble. I say keep it on the road as long as possible. Treat her right and she will return the favor. It's that simple.

[@SkylineFTW97]

Did the chains on my 02 Outback at 266k. Had a dead miss on cylinders 1,3, and 5. Just replaced everything including the water pump.

[@ImRacer1]

My 05 outback blew a motor new one from japan is running strong. However I will say the motor only blew up because of me, I was not checking oil as I should have been now I do it regularly and am having no problems I love this car!

[@supernova1976]

Did you run it with no oil ? Or didn't change it often ?

[@ImRacer1]

supernova1976 ran low

[@davidstone6305]

I would love to see you do some kind of battlewagon build on a Subaru

[@Foreverknight87]

YES, this is exactly what we need

[@romanp76543]

Unfortunately some of the really cheap parts require really expensive labor. Silly break pads $60 in parts and $180 in labor

[@joemikey278]

I have a 4EAT , 2009 Subaru outback, going on 140,000 miles. Should I just drain and fill every 30,000 miles, the dealer Seems to always want to do a total flush and fill ?????

[@SamIAm254]

A full flush isn't exactly required. A drain and fill however only replaces about 1/2 the overall system. That being said, you can just do one every 15,000 miles (and replace the filter every other change) and still be in a great spot with 75% new fluid and a new filter w/o the dealer upcharge.

[@joemikey278]

Samuel Giacinto Thanks !!!!!

[@drakeringholz794]

I don’t own a Subaru but this was still very helpful to watch so I know what to start looking out for on my dodge Dakota. It’s starting to get up to 250,000 miles and I want to keep it as long as possible

[@nicholaslattymer6257]

I got a 2000 outback, ej25 with the 5 speed, rocking 292k miles, shifts smooth and spunds beautiful. No clue if its the priginal engine although i sent a pil sample to blackstone so maybe i find out. But quite a bit of problems you pointed out i have, i might have factory struts as well. She still runs good for my first car, hopeing to keep it for the time being!

[@bellisperennissturdivant]

try out cooper cs5 grand tours, thats what i rock on my 02'

[@larrystenger6603]

Michelin Tires are good but if you want to try a real good Tire Nokian their motto is forget about the forecast made in Finland with canola oil a little pricey though

[@v0mdragon]

can you open your hatch with the bike rack that way? i have the same ones and flipped them around because my hatch was hitting the rack

[@MrSubaru1387]

Yes. Have about an inch or clearance fully open.

[@noahsmith1726]

You could always sell it to me

[@bbodan5393]

Do all your suspension work on the gravel driveway and I will pay you for your labor. A little bit confused about the quote on the sway bar bushings. Any reason to replace the metal bracket? You mentioned Subaru says timing chain is"lifetime." But I know my 2009 has it listed for 105000 mi. Please tell me I'm wrong. And why does Subaru use rtv on everything? Never could figure that one out.

[@MrSubaru1387]

I've done plenty of suspension work out there in the gravel. I didn't quote the sway bar bushing bracket, just the bushings and end links. 105k is timing belt, not chain replacement interval. What else could they use to seal metal to metal?

[@bbodan5393]

I wish I could get down on my knees like that. I wouldn't last 10 minutes. I was thinking about how they use sealant on the 5eat transmission pan. I considered pulling the pan to clean out sediment...and then quickly forgot about it. I did see your front bushings are $15 and left/right dependant and 09 Legacy 3.0 are $6 and same for both sides. I stopped trying to figure out OEM pricing when I paid $20 front dust cover and $20 for the helper.

[@ayske1]

i couldnt care less about people mentioning about labour, as you said it, its your car/project. It's actually interesting and esp for gen3 owners of what may be going wrong of that mileage... and also insight for others. I have a gen5 but I still find it interesting ... people I think are missing the point where it's you just sharing your experience. As you said it, it's yours... Mr Subaru isn't telling people to copy his "journey" The detail you go into is second to none. People challenging you re labour... petty pfffft!

[@eoghanfla6343]

ayske1 I thought he’s vibe towards labour was a bit harsh, a compromise between giving the labour rate and giving nothing at all would have been to give the amount of hours he spent on it. This would do two things. It would allow average joe to say ok it took him 40 hours so it might take me 80 but they could also deduce a rough labour price in their own state or country. I’ve a gen4 legacy GT from japan and he is freaking me out with all the maintenance he is doing!

[@ayske1]

Eoghan Fla I can kinda get that. But in the end he did say he will pick and choose. I mean if you do go for it yourself that's always given if you're a DIYer

[@ayske1]

Eoghan Fla do you have electric windows? Auto fold

[@donalddwyer5294]

Hey Mr. Subaru1387. I need a throttle body for my 05 outback 3.0R, where can I find one.

[@MrSubaru1387]

LKQ or eBay would be the place for a used one. Subarupartsdeals.com for new

[@johnshelhorse]

Way too scary to keep watching. Next time I need a PPI however, you're the man!

[@mattmiller9718]

I live in Charlotte and am looking into getting a suburu forester, is there a dealer that you recommend?

[@MrSubaru1387]

I honestly keep all the dealers at arm's length... South Blvd I frequent. Not sure about Williams, formerly Folger. Haven't been there in years.

[@ayashi3288]

Hey Mr. Subaru my 97 OBS has a CEL and is throwing a P0130 code. I replaced the O2 sensor and it went away for a while but came back after a bit of driving. what do? the guy who I bought it off put a borla cat back on. Could that be causing the O2 to throw the code?

[@wiseguy00420]

I love those headlights would they fit a 01 and if so where can I find a set

[@MrSubaru1387]

Yes. Ebay.

[@cinematicking1203]

These are JDM headlights, just remember that for the most part anything from 00-04 legacy should be interchangeable. 01 outback is still 3rd gen legacy

[@wiseguy00420]

Thank you to you both car was hit on ps front needs a fender so perfect time to do the lights to

[@statichazeus1827]

Just replaced the check valves on my 2006 wrx and still getting code P2440 for stuck open valve bank 1 any idea on the issue? need to fix it before my smog inspection 😅

[@RT-wp6fd]

Hi Mr. Subaru, what do you think about a 2014 Legacy with only 35k miles, that burns about a quart of oil between 6k mile change intervals?

[@MrSubaru1387]

Have you requested an oil consumption test?

[@RT-wp6fd]

@@MrSubaru1387 i have not requested an oil consumption test because from what I read SOA would consider it in normal range.

[@MrSubaru1387]

@@RT-wp6fd right, and you're put of factory warranty coverage for age.

[@MrSubaru1387]

@@RT-wp6fd what oil brand do you use?

[@RT-wp6fd]

@@MrSubaru1387 I believe the garage uses STP 0W-20 full synthetic. I don't change it myself.

[@1g2002541]

I guess it would be easier to drop the whole subframe , and work on the ground.

[@xXxkingkiller]

Vessel JAWSFIT contest

[@MrSubaru1387]

Justin, one comment was enough. Lol 😂

[@xXxkingkiller]

@@MrSubaru1387 sorry, really want to win! I’ll stop lol

[@MrSubaru1387]

@@xXxkingkiller all good. Just only get one entry per person, per platform. 1 entry on IG. 1 entry from KZbin.

[@iheartgs400]

Any plans on doing videos about the FA20 motor on the FRS/BRZ that would be awesome.

[@MrSubaru1387]

I've been trying to get my hands on one to film for the last two months. No one seems to be willing to allow me to film on their car..

[@iheartgs400]

MrSubaru1387 you should try FT86club or brz/frs fb groups in your area.

[@tajdillon5067]

my auto 01 outback often like shakes (stutters) and gives no power when accelerating for the first few mins is this normal anyone?

[@MrSubaru1387]

No.

Have you considered buying a completely brand new Subaru or other car?

[@MrSubaru1387]

I bought a brand new 2019 WRX last year.

[@joshcameron4337]

Once you drive a Subaru you always drive one.

[@ONeal397]

Scotty jab?

[@MrSubaru1387]

Always.

[@martinfreeman2977]

To be honest I would not spend this much money on that car. I never drive any car longer than 10 years or 250,000 km (155,000 miles approx.) even if it is still in a good condition. Sometimes you just should let things go. But on the other hand, many people enjoy working on cars and keeping up with the maintenance which is great. In addition, there is no depreciation, monthly repayments and the cost for the car insurance is minimum. Good luck with the Outback!

[@MrSubaru1387]

4,900 invested. $4,060 needed. $20/yr property tax. Dirt cheap insurance still trumps a new $45,000 Outback. Lol

[@jasonchapel7824]

I'm looking to get a Subaru outback should I get a 2.5 or one with the h6 motor

[@bbodan5393]

H6 H6. I am really saying that because I own one. But, if you are looking to keep your fuel cost at a minimum, the 2.5. I'm getting 21 mpg overall. If it's the 3.0 second generation, they recommend 93 octane. I got a cousin with the 3.6 in the outback and she said she wouldn't buy a Subaru if it's a N/A 2.5 The 3.6 is supposed to run okay on 87 octane, but 3.6 has less tolerance on the head. I'd say H6 but it would be like me telling you chocolate ice cream is better than vanilla 😋

[@theamericanhiker9655]

60k for struts?? Wtf