Subaru Outback Questions General
Do You Need Or Just Appreciate AWD?
Except for maybe one car in Subaru's lineup, all their cars are AWD. Did you purchase the car for this reason or would you have considered other cars with AWD?
What's The Sweet Spot For Turning In Your Car?
Is there a "sweet spot " for turning in your car before serious repairs occur? 10 years or 105,000 miles?
What's An Old Car? Years Or Mileage
So, what defines an old or older car, years or mileage? Some people would rather have a "rare" cream puff that's 20 years old with 80.000 miles or a much newer 5 year old car with 80.000 miles. ...
RELIABILITY - Subaru CVT Vs. Toyota Power Sharing Transmission
While they may seem similar, the actual platform that each of these cars use is different. Subaru is a metal belt driven CVT with pulleys while the power sharing transmission uses a planetary gea...
Under Square Vs. Over Square Engines
The changes that Subaru made from the EJ 25 series 2 motor to the new FB series engine introduced first on the Forrester in 2011 and later on the Outback in 2013, had some significant changes. The...
Did You Purchase An Outback Limited For The Nicer Interior?
The Subaru Outback Limited with the leather interior is more car like and plush than the Subaru Forester models, plus it has a wider, longer wheelbase and more comfortable ride. It's also avai...
Can You Add An Audible Alarm To A Warning Light?
The Subaru Outback models from 2010-2014 have a warning light to alert you if the car starts to overheat, flashing light is warning you and solid light means you're starting to actually overheat....
McPherson Strut Or Double Wishbone ( Conventional Setup With Front And Lowe...
Which is a stronger suspension? And, why ? Which is more desirable? Subaru Outback has a blend of both, one in front and rear.
Snow Chains Not Required/recommended On Outback?
I've noticed that the owner's manual specifically states that you cannot put snow chains on the Outback, so, how bad is this car in the snow with all season tires. If you're on a road trip, it ...
What Do You Consider To Be A Long Distance Road Trip?
How many days or miles would you think constitutes a "long distance " trip? And, would you consider driving your Subaru Outback vs. flying? More than 2,000 miles? Do you think that your car is...
Electric Or Hydraulic Power Steering
What do you think about these two systems and which one do you prefer?
Hey Guy Just Wondering If A 2001 Forester Exhaust Would Fit My 2000 Outback...
i have a 2000 model subaru outback an need a rear section of the exhaust an my wreckers have 2001 forester just wondering if i can use it
Do You Think That Clock Hours Should Replace Mileage Odometers On Cars?
Would it be advantageous to have both clock hours and mileage track the age of vehicles? After all, a lot of cars get stuck in very long commutes and intense traffic resulting in extra hours a...
Would You Consider Keeping Your Car 15 To 20 Years?
If you purchased your car brand new, financed it for 60 months and had no car payments for next 10 to 15 years, think about how much money you could save and use for repairs, not maintenance. ...
AWD Standard?
Can you name any other car other than a Subaru that offers all wheel drive as standard equipment?
Dual Clutch Vs. CVT - Reliability Shoot Out
Dual-clutch transmissions, which date back decades, were developed in Europe. They work like a pair of manual transmissions operating in tandem -- one with the odd-numbered gears, another with the e...
How Important Is Your Safety?
Statistical analysis demonstrates that newer cars are safer and are less likely to injure occupants in a car crash, so, doesn't it make sense to drive newer cars offering better safety protection ...
ANALOG GAUGES - How Accurate Are They Really?
In talking with some people I'm getting the impression from them that the analog gauge is really an optical illusion and not any more accurate than the warning lights on your dashboard? They say ...
Would You Buy Your Subaru Outback Again?
A recent Consumers Reports article indicated that 86 percent of Subaru Outback owners would definitely purchase the car again. And, Subaru vehicles were listed in the top tier including Forest...
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