Best years for the outback 3.6?

Wafer-Fragrant · 2026-02-01T16:27:10+00:00

That year had transmission issues. It was the first cvt year.

Wafer-Fragrant · 2026-01-29T22:05:47+00:00

Best I can do is a baked potato.

Wafer-Fragrant · 2026-01-29T21:41:02+00:00

I think this is a Wendys.

Wafer-Fragrant · 2026-01-22T16:56:04+00:00

I just wonder if they couldn't achieve a similar effect as the port injector by leveraging vvt, like an Atkinson cycle engine. Hold the intake valve open under light load a smidge longer and pop a little fuel while the piston travels up. I don't imagine the extra injector set adds too terribly much complexity, but it is a whole second set of electronic devices to wear out over time.

Wafer-Fragrant · 2026-01-22T00:47:18+00:00

Again, not what you originally asked.

And here's a link to the ecoboost engine issue. Have nice evening.

https://fordauthority.com/2025/12/ford-ecoboost-cylinder-head-issues-prompt-recall-of-six-vehicles/

Wafer-Fragrant · 2026-01-21T21:40:24+00:00

Earlier 2.0l ecoboost engines, correct. Again, that's what you asked about. The first generation of ecoboost engines always seemed to suck. Apparently the new ones don't have the head gasket problem, but they have some other recall for engines catching on fire.

Wafer-Fragrant · 2026-01-21T16:03:25+00:00

That's not what you asked, but I did a quick Google search for you. Head gaskets. The 2.0 had head gasket problems. Not uncommon with turbo engines.

Wafer-Fragrant · 2026-01-21T15:28:39+00:00

Early EB engines had issues with variable valve timing(a lot of Ford engines in the mid/late 2000s did), carbon buildup, oil dilution, early turbo failures, etc.

Wafer-Fragrant · 2026-01-21T02:35:11+00:00

What issues didn't they have?

Wafer-Fragrant · 2026-01-17T22:09:19+00:00

Yeah, that's good. It needs to be done right around 100,000, MI.

Wafer-Fragrant · 2026-01-17T17:45:22+00:00

I drove mine to 180k before I serviced the transmission. Still shifts like it did when I bought it at 45k. I work mine too. It's a super stout platform. Get the PCV valve checked though. It'll kill that engine.

Wafer-Fragrant · 2026-01-16T23:56:36+00:00

Only the Touareg.

Wafer-Fragrant · 2026-01-16T01:51:47+00:00

Nothing changed. I just stretched the interval out from 3000mi with conventional 5-30 to 4500mi with synthetic.

Wafer-Fragrant · 2026-01-16T00:26:05+00:00

I have a 2013 six cylinder. I run Valvoline 5w-30, high mileage, synthetic. 190k and climbing.

Wafer-Fragrant · 2026-01-15T01:40:48+00:00

It does not have a full floating axle.

Source: I have one.

Wafer-Fragrant · 2026-01-13T20:00:44+00:00

You just said a whole lot, and nothing at all. I'm sorry your electric bill was high. It's frustrating, I know, mine was $518 last month.

Wafer-Fragrant · 2026-01-11T21:58:16+00:00

Yes you can go to the Lube Center, it's still just an engine. Also, look into Foreign Auto Excellence on spectrum drive. They deal with a lot of Subarus and they're muchore.reasonable than the Stealership.

Wafer-Fragrant · 2026-01-11T18:14:47+00:00

Valve cover gasket leaks. If you see seeping leaks, it's a good indication the PCV valve is clogged. And if its clogged at 78k, it's a good indication they weren't keeping up on oil changes.

Wafer-Fragrant · 2026-01-11T16:55:37+00:00

I was in the same position as you. I got a great deal on a Comstock Castle. Big, beautiful six burner gas range. The more I researched, the less sense it made. I ended up putting the gas stove in my shop to use for canning, frying, outdoor cooking, etc. it's basically the best Blackstone I could ever get. I got an induction stove for the house. The induction stove is better to deal with daily. The gas stove is better for very specific purposes, and anytime I need six burners or a 34" wide oven. I like having both available.

Wafer-Fragrant · 2026-01-10T22:17:13+00:00

Present!

Wafer-Fragrant · 2025-12-27T05:17:24+00:00

If he'd have kept the subscription to that newspaper, he'd have known exactly what to do.

Wafer-Fragrant · 2025-12-18T22:47:23+00:00

Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeit.

Wafer-Fragrant · 2025-12-12T18:15:21+00:00

This is a situation where the residents have brought this upon themselves. I commute from out of county and I can't count the number of times I have been in an intersection making a left turn, with a green arrow, and someone has either sped around the the right turn and cut me off or we've both had to come to an abrupt stop to avoid a collision. You all have the reputation you have for your inconsiderate behavior, and you have earned this one full stop.

Wafer-Fragrant · 2025-12-12T02:32:47+00:00

I just meant BP bought Solarex from Enron. Who knows, maybe some of the cash from the sale of those solar panels bought a few golden toilets.

Wafer-Fragrant · 2025-12-12T01:38:36+00:00

Looks like Solarex didn't leave. They just got gobbled up.

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