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2013 Subaru Outback
210 messages, Last post on May 13, 2013 at 5:08 AM
You are in the Subaru Legacy & Outback Forum.- Your Host is kcram
What is this discussion about? Subaru Outback, Subaru Legacy, Sedan, Wagon
#2 of 210 Re: 2013 Subura Outback [cincinnati_dan] by rsholland
May 04, 2012 (6:17 am)
Replying to: cincinnati_dan (May 03, 2012 6:06 pm)
They all work well, but the one on the 3.6 is the most sophisticated and the best, so I've been told. In a worst-case traction situation, that would be my choice. Also, by having a slight rearward power bias, it will give you a more rewarding driving experience. Having said that, we've had three 2.5 automatic Subarus with the Active Torque AWD, and they've never let us down. Also, I have a WRX 5-speed with the 50/50 power split viscous coupling AWD; same there, never let me down.
Bob
#3 of 210 Different Engine? by carteach
Jun 01, 2012 (5:18 pm)
Is the 4 cylinder engine on the 2013 supposed to be the same as the 2012?- dcm61 (Jun 01, 2012 7:25 pm)
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#4 of 210 Re: Different Engine? [carteach] by dcm61
Jun 01, 2012 (7:25 pm)
Replying to: carteach (Jun 01, 2012 5:18 pm)
2012 Outback has EJ25 engine 2013 Outback will have FB25 engine (same as 2011/2012 Forester)
The main differences are EJ25 = SOHC w/ timing belt; FB25 = DOHC w/ timing chain.
FYI - 2012 Impreza has 2.0L FB20 engine.
- rsholland (Jun 02, 2012 5:22 am)
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#5 of 210 Re: Different Engine? [dcm61] by rsholland
Jun 02, 2012 (5:22 am)
Replying to: dcm61 (Jun 01, 2012 7:25 pm)
Also, the FB25 has a bit more power, especially in low-mid rpm range, where it counts. Bob
- carteach (Jun 03, 2012 9:50 pm)
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#6 of 210 Re: Different Engine? [rsholland] by carteach
Jun 03, 2012 (9:50 pm)
Replying to: rsholland (Jun 02, 2012 5:22 am)
Is this engine supposed to be free of the head gasket problem?
- rsholland (Jun 04, 2012 7:01 am)
- xwesx (Jun 04, 2012 9:42 am)
- kcram (Jun 04, 2012 7:49 pm) and 1 more...
- xwesx (Jun 04, 2012 9:42 am)
- ateixeira (Jun 04, 2012 10:08 am)
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#7 of 210 Re: Different Engine? [carteach] by rsholland
Jun 04, 2012 (7:01 am)
Replying to: carteach (Jun 03, 2012 9:50 pm)
The FB25 is a completely new engine, so there's no reason to assume that old problem remains. Bob
- xwesx (Jun 04, 2012 9:42 am)
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#8 of 210 Re: Different Engine? [rsholland] by xwesx
Jun 04, 2012 (9:42 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Jun 04, 2012 7:01 am)
Indeed, and I'm surprised that the assumed elimination of this problem wasn't at the top of the list in terms of the differences between the EJ and FB blocks! I'm wondering if any of the hosts would be willing to correct the thread title to "Subaru" from "Subura?"
- kcram (Jun 04, 2012 7:49 pm)
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#9 of 210 Re: Different Engine? [carteach] by ateixeira
Jun 04, 2012 (10:08 am)
Replying to: carteach (Jun 03, 2012 9:50 pm)
free of the head gasket problem? More specifically, will coolant ever leak from the head gasket, internally or externally?
Simple answer - not possible The coolant no longer even flows through the gaskets! The heads and block have different lines to cool them.
So nope.
#10 of 210 Re: Different Engine? [xwesx] by kcram HOST
Jun 04, 2012 (7:49 pm)
Replying to: xwesx (Jun 04, 2012 9:42 am)
Typo repaired 
kcram - Pickups/Wagons/Vans+Minivans Host
- xwesx (Jun 05, 2012 9:15 am)
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#11 of 210 Re: Different Engine? [kcram] by xwesx
Jun 05, 2012 (9:15 am)
Replying to: kcram (Jun 04, 2012 7:49 pm)
Most excellent. Thank you!
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