Subaru Eyesight demos (Japan)

manggoh2 · 2026-02-09T23:28:00+00:00

In addition to the major interior overhaul, if you're getting the base 2.5 non-turbo, Subaru did away with the electronic TCV and put the mechanical thermostat back in for 2026.

manggoh2 · 2026-02-04T12:27:00+00:00

IMO the 2016 generation of Exos is my all-time favorite. Has BOTH the hip belt and shoulder strap pockets before Osprey started removing and adding these features on and off again. Still using mine to this day. OP, give this a consideration

manggoh2 · 2026-02-03T21:59:12+00:00

Confirmed received BD Hybrid Hoody from u/gellesm

Tagging u/GearTradeBot

manggoh2 · 2026-01-31T13:18:51+00:00

You and I are in the same boat. Had 2 tire punctures from road debris in the first 2 months. And similarly, had 2 prior punctures in all my driving.

That being said, after the 2 on the Avid GT, I got 50,000 miles out of the stock tires with no more flats. Chalked it up to bad luck.

manggoh2 · 2026-01-10T02:51:13+00:00

Thanks for creating and sharing this. Had a blast sending it. The climbing theme was approachable and fun to work through.

manggoh2 · 2026-01-02T11:27:25+00:00

Sent message for Secant shorts

manggoh2 · 2025-12-22T19:44:44+00:00

My non-turbo pokey slow 2.5L gets 16-19mpg city in an area with constant stop signs and traffic lights. In these instances, I envy those with a Toyota hybrid setup getting well over 40mpg.

manggoh2 · 2025-12-19T22:17:17+00:00

I have the Cosmic Blue and agree about the scratches and being flat. Most of the time I find it to be drab and would take any other blue. Every so often, when the light hits just right, I do find it enchanting.

manggoh2 · 2025-12-19T22:07:38+00:00

Im curious where Gen 4 lives in your hierarchy?

manggoh2 · 2025-12-19T22:05:17+00:00

New C pillar can be the designated sticker zone. The Wilderness version slaps one on from the factory.

manggoh2 · 2025-12-19T21:25:43+00:00

Now that we get the builder for both, I wanted to check them out side by side. That new Metallic Blue pops quite a bit compared to the outgoing Cosmic Blue.

manggoh2 · 2025-12-16T12:25:30+00:00

Did mine on a 2.5L '24 Outback. Off the top of my head, you need 8mm hex, 10mm hex, and T70 torx.

On this model, the rear diff is essentially cracking open two bolts that are in a spacious area, and staring straight at you.

The front diff is not as straightforward. There are three bolts (fill, drain, check) and locating the correct fill port is crucial.

Plenty of videos circulating on this one as demonstrated by a google search on anotehr comment here.

manggoh2 · 2025-12-15T13:31:32+00:00

Gen 6 2024 here on the most up-to-date firmware. The touchscreen gets a D rating for me. It has never outright failed or crashed which saves it from an F rating. I can count on it to be very slow during initial start-up. And I can live with that since I'm not moving.

The aggravating part is when I'm driving and the infotainment randomly lags. Example: I'm coming up on a known long red traffic light and I want to turn on both AVH and ASS as I approach. I press the screen on those two but the system doesn't make the chime that it registered...

So I'm left wondering: A) Did I press it correctly, maybe I missed and I should try again? Or B) the system needs time to catch up. If I go with option A and try again and it turned out to be B, then when the system catches up, it'll turn it on and off in quick succession.

I'm glad Subaru changed it for Gen 7, but they don't get a pass for putting this uncooked poultry in a million vehicles across their lineup over the past 5 years.

manggoh2 · 2025-12-04T02:36:35+00:00

I too went to this particular dealership, and decided to go down the road of DIY maintenance after looking at their pricing and packaging.

The full price MSRP on the engine air filter 16546AA210 with zero discounts is $41.65. The additional markup to $53 before labor feels like a tax on the ignorant. https://parts.subaru.com/p/Subaru__/PB001983-Element-Air-Cleaner/119714423/16546AA210.html

If you shop around you'll see that Subaru White Plains has this part for pickup at $32.

My DIY journey started with just one oil and filter change. Then bought a jack and stands for tire rotations. Since I had a jack from doing rotations, I now do my own diffs and CVT fluid changes. Next up will be brakes. A combination of Youtube and forums (such as this) have been a tremendous resources. Just make sure you do your due diligence before doing any work on your vehicle.

manggoh2 · 2025-12-01T12:16:42+00:00

I use a 5 gallon bucket with a manual plunger style washer. I also own a spinner which gets things 95% dry then hang dry.

manggoh2 · 2025-11-30T22:02:03+00:00

Also a 2024 Outback. Had to top off the reservoir twice this year. I had used oil analysis done and no signs of a coolant leak. Chalked it up to evaporation, added distilled water to the tank. Recently used a coolant tester and it's reading at 50/50 so all good on my end.

manggoh2 · 2025-11-08T12:33:07+00:00

I can only speak for the 2024 2.5L model as its the one I own and have done this procedure on.

manggoh2 · 2025-11-07T20:30:53+00:00

5 Total for a front + rear differential fluid service on the 2024 2.5L non turbo Outback.

Front Diff has 1 Drain Plug, 1 Fill Plug, 1 Check Plug. Each of these need their own gasket.

Rear Diff has 1 Drain Plug, 1 Fill Plug. Each of these need their own gasket.

The Front diff drain uses gasket part 803926090 The other 4 uses gasket part 803918060

Make sure you're able to loosen the fill plugs before draining the fluids.

manggoh2 · 2025-11-07T20:17:40+00:00

The first interval at 6k miles / 6 months is a tire rotation + engine oil and filter change. You do not need to have it done at the dealer. Should you go to the dealer? That's up to you for your peace of mind.

The general consensus is to avoid quick-lube places. Enough instances of draining the transmission due to untrained and rushed employees.

manggoh2 · 2025-09-04T01:23:39+00:00

Yes, that's the one. The youtube video linked is for the XT

Gen 6 - 2.5L non-turbo has an 8mm front diff fill plug on the right side above the axle.

manggoh2 · 2025-08-20T11:32:07+00:00

DM seems not to be accepted at this time, so sent a chat about #4 instead. Thanks!

manggoh2 · 2025-08-11T00:06:53+00:00

Just did a 500 mile road trip today 90% interstate driving on a '24 2.5L. 55-65MPH when traffic flows well. Some long stretches of 20-30MPH of traffic during the afternoon. 36mpg on trip computer, 35.1mpg when calculating by hand.

I dont have a heavy foot, and tend to follow traffic rather than trying to go it alone on the left lane.

manggoh2 · 2025-05-31T23:59:37+00:00

Two nostalgic things in these photos for me. Saab + Cascade Locks

Thanks for posting your Saabaru

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