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#10700 of 10758 Re: low rpm knock [humid3] by ateixeira Sep 11, 2009 (7:54 am)
Replying to: humid3 (Sep 10, 2009 10:43 pm) Yikes, I hope you replaced it?
#10701 of 10758 Rear doors belt line molding by ncc4 Sep 12, 2009 (7:43 am)
I have a 2007 Outback and the "belt line molding" on both rear passenger doors need to be replaced. With the doors closed, and in warmer temperatures, when I opened the windows, as they were going down they rolled the molding over. It's supposed to stay flush against the glass. The continual "rolling over" will eventually break the molding, then water can easily get in. I'm inside the 3 year bumper to bumper warranty ( just! ) so the dealer has ordered the parts. Others may want to check this issue on their vehicles.
#10702 of 10758 Re: My 2005 Outback GT [bobny57] by bpeebles Sep 14, 2009 (3:02 pm)
Replying to: bobny57 (Sep 09, 2009 4:01 pm) Front brakes at 35K??? You gotta be kiddin me. I get a MINIMUM of 60K on brakes and then, it is not the pads which are in need of replacement... it is the rotors which are too rusty....so I replace the pads whilst I have things torn apart.   Perhaps you are one of those which drive with both feet (one on brake and one on throttle)? Both of my parents drive like this so I know it is not uncommon.   Also, most modern antifreeze is designed to go well over 100K miles. (HOAT - hybrid organic acid technology)   Sparkplugs should also go well over 50K.   You ABSOLUTELY should replace brake fluid every 2-3 years reguardless of milage! (or expect expensive brake components to corrode from inside-out)   I beleive fuel-filter is INSIDE the gasoline tank and is part of the fuel-pump assembly. That one is designed to last the life of the fuel-pump. I am not aware of another fuelFIlter besides that. Replies to this message: bobny57 (Sep 15, 2009 2:20 pm) bpeebles (Sep 15, 2009 5:01 pm)
#10703 of 10758 Mystery problem (to me anyway) solved I hope by poodlemom1955 Sep 14, 2009 (5:58 pm)
The mechanic called me on Friday and said the problem with my car is a fried body integrated or integrating unit. Does that ring a bell with anyone. They ordered a new one and it is supposed to be here any day.   I HOPE!!!   NAF
#10704 of 10758 Re: My 2005 Outback GT [bpeebles] by bobny57 Sep 15, 2009 (2:20 pm)
Replying to: bpeebles (Sep 14, 2009 3:02 pm) Thanks for you informative reply.   I drive as conservatively as possible and mainly on highways but by 35,000 miles I felt that the stops were getting somewhat longer. My mechanic who has serviced my cars for forty years recommended new front brake pads and charged me $167. I trust him with my life. And the brakes do feel firmer now.   As I also have a Lexus GS430 perhaps I am holding my Subie to a higher standard. The Lexus brushes off speed very strongly. But all in all I am very satisfied with the Subie. Replies to this message: bpeebles (Sep 15, 2009 5:01 pm)
#10705 of 10758 Re: My 2005 Outback GT [bobny57] by bpeebles Sep 15, 2009 (5:01 pm)
Replying to: bobny57 (Sep 15, 2009 2:20 pm) The "feels firmer" has very little to do with installing new pads. (Pads do not alter "firmness" of brake pedal) In-fact, brake-pads should get BETTER as they wear in. Technically, a thin layer of carbon from the pad gets xferred to the steel rotor thus providing a carbon-on-carbon friction surface. Only if you wear the pads clear down to metal will you feel less braking-power.   HOWEVER: Replacing the brake-fluid has EVERYTHING to do with the brake pedal "feeling firmer".   I am not suggesting you did this... but it is worth repeating here .... due to physical charactoristics, installing "high performance" pads may be a bad idea. Most "high performance" pad compositions DO NOT WORK WELL until they are fully warmed up. They are designed to be used under racing-conditions where they are extremely hot. This means a panic-stop will provide LESS braking power with "high performance" pads.   For more details... feel free to join us in the "Stop here, lets talk about brakes" forum here in EDMUNDS
#10706 of 10758 wheel/tire size by ashevilleian Sep 16, 2009 (9:30 am)
I just bought a 2007 out 2.5i with 17" alloy's with pretty new tires. the problem is that they aren't really meant for snow and i'm a ski patroller and need to drive on roads with snow often before they have been plowed. I have a set of 16" blizzaks (sp?) mounted on standard black rims I used on my 2000 VW passat wagon. Can i use these on my outback? will they mess anything up? I don't know if i have a tire pressure sensor thing or not, how do i tell if i have one?   Thanks Replies to this message: xwesx (Sep 16, 2009 9:42 am) ashevilleian (Sep 16, 2009 9:48 am) xwesx (Sep 16, 2009 11:04 am) and 4 more...
#10707 of 10758 Re: wheel/tire size [ashevilleian] by xwesx Sep 16, 2009 (9:42 am)
Replying to: ashevilleian (Sep 16, 2009 9:30 am) If the bolt pattern fits, they will work. You can put 16" rims on modern Subaru vehicles, but 15" rims are too small now. It doesn't matter if you have the TPMS system on your '07 (I think it was standard on all non-Basic models); if you can live with the little warning light on your dash all winter, you don't really need the sensors in the tires. You *can* get TMPS sensors installed in the secondary rims, but they are pretty spendy; I think around $150. Tirerack.com lists TMPS stems as $140 for a set of four. Replies to this message: ashevilleian (Sep 16, 2009 9:48 am) xwesx (Sep 16, 2009 11:04 am) ashevilleian (Sep 16, 2009 11:52 am) and 3 more...
#10708 of 10758 Re: wheel/tire size [xwesx] by ashevilleian Sep 16, 2009 (9:48 am)
Replying to: xwesx (Sep 16, 2009 9:42 am) Thanks. i don't really know what model i have. It was a fleet car and the dealer said he didn't know what model it was. it's got the 2.5 with the cold weather package and the nicer rims. my valves on the tires are metal if that makes a difference.   Thanks. Replies to this message: xwesx (Sep 16, 2009 11:04 am) ashevilleian (Sep 16, 2009 11:52 am) xwesx (Sep 16, 2009 12:36 pm) and 2 more...
#10709 of 10758 2007 Outback 2.5L by bigdadi118 Sep 16, 2009 (10:26 am)
The 2.5i Basic wagon comes with 16-inch steel wheels; all other Outbacks have 17-inch alloy wheels.   2007models include a tire-pressure monitor (except on the Basic wagon);

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