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#1 of 40 2001 Outback Common Problems by bhirish1960 Dec 08, 2006 (6:05 pm)
I have a Subaru Outback 2001 Wagon with the 2.5 liter boxer engine. It has 163,900 miles on it and runs well, that is, when the check engine light isn't on. The coil pack has been replaced twice, amongst other repairs. Safety-wise, it is a great car, but there are too many little things that go wrong that add up. 1) Is there a "recycle" feature in the ECU of this model that will shut off the light if the flaw has been repaired, or does the code stay in the ECU for a period of time and periodically repeats until the ECU updates? 2)Is that not a feature of the ECU in this car? 3)Also, are front rotors and pinion bushings common replacement items in these cars? Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks! Replies to this message: terry92270 (Dec 08, 2006 6:55 pm) lucien2 (Dec 09, 2006 10:51 am) ateixeira (Dec 11, 2006 7:39 am) xwesx (Dec 14, 2006 1:42 pm) ateixeira (Dec 14, 2006 1:44 pm) and 1 more... fibber2 (Jan 16, 2007 7:50 pm)
#2 of 40 Re: 2001 Outback Common Problems [bhirish1960] by terry92270 Dec 08, 2006 (6:55 pm)
Replying to: bhirish1960 (Dec 08, 2006 6:05 pm) From what I have read, and what I personally have experienced, keeping any vehicle beyond 125,000 miles, is just what you said: "but there are too many little things that go wrong that add up."   Bushings and rotors, at your mileage are indeed to the point of needing replacement, as well as the bearings.   I think its time for you to be merciful, and say a loving goodbye to your trusted old friend.....
#3 of 40 Re: 2001 Outback Common Problems [bhirish1960] by lucien2 Dec 09, 2006 (10:51 am)
Replying to: bhirish1960 (Dec 08, 2006 6:05 pm) I don't know if it's time to say goodbye to the car or not; that depends on what condition it is in overall. But I will agree that at 160k+ mileage, wear is wear regardless of make or model.
#4 of 40 Re: 2001 Outback Common Problems [bhirish1960] by ateixeira Dec 11, 2006 (7:39 am)
Replying to: bhirish1960 (Dec 08, 2006 6:05 pm) If my original rotors, on any car, last 163,900 miles, I will promptly do to church and pray to give thanks. That is incredible longevity.   They're a wear item. Some cars would be on their 3rd set by then.   Coil packs are cheap. $80 from an on-line Subaru wholesaler. Takes about 5 minute to change it, too.   Try this - get a Chase Subaru credit card, and start accumulating Subaru Bucks. 3% back, basically.   -juice Replies to this message: xwesx (Dec 14, 2006 1:42 pm) ateixeira (Dec 14, 2006 1:44 pm) terry92270 (Dec 14, 2006 2:39 pm)
#5 of 40 Re: 2001 Outback Common Problems [ateixeira] by xwesx Dec 14, 2006 (1:42 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 11, 2006 7:39 am) Hmm. I guess I was under the impression that unless they warp, rotors should last quite a while. Mine are still original at 220K miles and I thought nothing of it. Granted, the first set of rear pads were replaced at 193K, so I should hope the rotors out-wear the pads!   I will say I have spent quite a bit of time and money on this car to maintain it, but the longer I have it the more I doubt I would have spent any less on a modern car of any other make. I keep a practical mindset toward it and look at how much utility or return I get for every dollar/hour invested. So far, I think I have done well enough. Approximately $2,500/year TCO so far, and that amount tends to go down as the purchase price continues to be diluted by time (barring any more catastrophic problems!).   As for the ECU reset, self-diagnosis happens either on real-time or under a pre-determined set of driving conditions. Once the problem is fixed the code will not re-log, but unless it is reset upon fix, it takes something like 40 (diagnosis) cycles to fully clear. If you do not have a OBD-II scanner with which to reset, pull the battery cables for 10-30 minutes and it will reset the whole she-bang. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Dec 14, 2006 1:44 pm) terry92270 (Dec 14, 2006 2:39 pm)
#6 of 40 Re: 2001 Outback Common Problems [xwesx] by ateixeira Dec 14, 2006 (1:44 pm)
Replying to: xwesx (Dec 14, 2006 1:42 pm) I hear you, I paid $19k for my Forester and 9 years later it has served me extremely well. I actually feel bad trading it in because there is nothing wrong with it. I wish my daughter was 16 now, it would go to her.   -juice Replies to this message: terry92270 (Dec 14, 2006 2:39 pm)
#7 of 40 Re: 2001 Outback Common Problems [ateixeira] by terry92270 Dec 14, 2006 (2:39 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 14, 2006 1:44 pm) Well, winterize it, put it up on blocks, and save it for her.
#8 of 40 193k on rear pads???? by paisan Dec 15, 2006 (1:30 am)
I'm going to go out on a limb and call BS on this one. I highly doubt you could drive 193k on original rear pads and 200k on original rotors!   -mike Replies to this message: ateixeira (Dec 15, 2006 10:27 am) xwesx (Dec 18, 2006 10:13 am) leo2633 (Dec 18, 2006 11:07 am)
#9 of 40 Re: 193k on rear pads???? [paisan] by ateixeira Dec 15, 2006 (10:27 am)
Replying to: paisan (Dec 15, 2006 1:30 am) Of course you'd say that, working in NYC.   Some people live in the 'burbs and just don't have to brake that often at all.   -juice
#10 of 40 Even by paisan Dec 18, 2006 (1:50 am)
Outside the city, 193k is ridiculous!   -mike

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