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#2016 of 2084 Re: Premium [dentana] by kens Dec 18, 2005 (4:05 pm)
Replying to: dentana (Dec 18, 2005 1:17 pm) Congrats on your purchase!   It is true that one can run lower octane at higher altitudes since the thinner air does resist detonantion.   However, I'm not sure about a turbo engine. Since a turbo can maintain mainfold pressure, it will compensate for the lower ambient pressure by increasing boost. I'd ask Subaru about that one and be careful before using a lower grade.   Ken Replies to this message: ateixeira (Dec 19, 2005 9:28 am)
#2017 of 2084 Re: Premium [kens] by ateixeira Dec 19, 2005 (9:28 am)
Replying to: kens (Dec 18, 2005 4:05 pm) Exactly, with excess efficiency, a turbo will just use its bleed off valve a bit less at altitude. That's why turbos hardly lose any power, while N/A engines are wheezing.   You can probably get away with mid-grade, but I'd still opt for the highest octane I could get.   -juice
#2018 of 2084 Re: HELP: VDC OR LL BEAN? [wmquan] by theooutback Dec 19, 2005 (6:49 pm)
Replying to: wmquan (Nov 18, 2005 10:03 am) I agree that VDC should be cheaper - the Electronic Stability Control Coalition notes that stability control can be priced as low as $500. An interesting site for tzarina to look at perhaps: http://www.esceducation.org/   I note that VDC is intended to prevent a skid, which is more critical the higher the car is. Thus it seems to be standard on more and more SUVs since a skid often results in roll-overs for those cars. We have it in our Toyota mini-van and I'm glad to have it there for the extra help.   Also, I note that VDC is an option on 2.5i models on the models listed on the Subaru Global website http://www.subaru-global.com/lineup/outback/safety/ac_control.html and is standard on all 3.0s on the global site. http://www.subaru-global.com/ It's too bad that it's an upscale option on the US Outback still. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Dec 20, 2005 6:52 am)
#2019 of 2084 Re: HELP: VDC OR LL BEAN? [theooutback] by ateixeira Dec 20, 2005 (6:52 am)
Replying to: theooutback (Dec 19, 2005 6:49 pm) Very interesting...so they have got it to work with other powertrains.   -juice
#2020 of 2084 weird electrical subaru outback by kwolff Jan 17, 2006 (5:22 am)
I have a brand new (600) miles outback, from day one had an electrical circuit that went in and out. It affected the remote starter, remote door lock, radio and interior lights and clock display. first they thought it was a fuse, then the remote starter instalation, then a loose wire coming out of the under hood fuse box. fixed three times, each time sure they had found the problem, the third time I drove home and the next morning it was dead had to be towed. Ever hear of this. They (Subaru America)have the option now of replacing it or sending a factory rep to diagnose and fix. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jan 17, 2006 12:48 pm)
#2021 of 2084 Re: weird electrical subaru outback [kwolff] by ateixeira Jan 17, 2006 (12:48 pm)
Replying to: kwolff (Jan 17, 2006 5:22 am) No, but at least they're sending the right person. Must be some sort of electrical short or something.   -juice
#2022 of 2084 Re: Electrical problems Outback 2001 [ssloaner] by denniskey04 Jan 18, 2006 (6:19 pm)
Replying to: ssloaner (Aug 23, 2005 9:19 am) I have the same outback and had the similar problem, replaced the alternator and battery around 60,000, 07-04-05. Now, at 85,000 another alternator. Upon first startup ran low idle (30 degrees out), hestitision, and stalled, but no trouble light. Ran well after warmed up. I don't know what tomorrow will bring...most likely the dealer... I will post results!
#2023 of 2084 Re: Electrical problems Outback 2001 [farbs] by farbs Jan 20, 2006 (8:41 am)
Replying to: farbs (Nov 26, 2005 7:59 am) An update. Dealer said bad alternator and put in a new one. Went back to garage that put in first alternator and they tested it. Yep, it's bad. So far no new problem with new alternator. Fingers crossed.
#2024 of 2084 2001 LL Bean (H-6) Timing Chain Question by oclvframe Mar 03, 2006 (9:13 am)
Hi,   I am staring at 116,700mi on my 01 LL Bean. I am curious if anyone with an H-6 has replaced their chain or had any problems related to the chain. I haven't had any problems but was warned that the chain should be replaced at 150kmi. That doesn't sound right to me...I thought the chain would pretty much stretch a little bit but basically last the life of the car. Any comments? Thoughts?   -r Replies to this message: ateixeira (Mar 03, 2006 9:33 am) garandman (Apr 02, 2006 5:53 am)
#2025 of 2084 Re: 2001 LL Bean (H-6) Timing Chain Question [oclvframe] by ateixeira Mar 03, 2006 (9:33 am)
Replying to: oclvframe (Mar 03, 2006 9:13 am) Who warned you? Perhaps a dealer that wants to make the profit from the service. What does the owner's manual say? I'd go according to that.   -juice

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