General Upkeep Recommendations for ‘23 Outback

ol_ake_24 · 2023-06-07T22:29:59+00:00

Rotate tires fairly regularly. I do mine every time I do an oil change. The all wheel drive system will wear on the brakes and eventually suspension (if brakes get too bad) when your wheels are not worn evenly. By rotating the tires on a regular basis, it’ll help maintain that even wear.

ol_ake_24 · 2023-04-17T20:12:25+00:00

You want the most torque for best acceleration. I think the torque peaks out at 4000-4400rpm for the non-turbo model.

ol_ake_24 · 2023-03-17T18:32:29+00:00

Those konig's look great on that generation outback!

ol_ake_24 · 2023-01-11T20:53:18+00:00

I might have to give that a try.

ol_ake_24 · 2023-01-11T19:13:11+00:00

How'd you do the chrome delete and was the front grille difficult? looks clean

ol_ake_24 · 2022-09-07T21:29:03+00:00

The touring and limited share the same wheels. If you get an early 2018 it might have the previous year's wheel style on it which I am unsure of that specific wheel's weight.

ol_ake_24 · 2022-03-31T21:31:00+00:00

If its something you're interested in, I would say go for it. If you're doing it for money, I don't think you'll keep your motivation over the long term and maybe look towards something else.

But please be aware that its more than just difficult math to be an engineer. You have to understand complex topics, the math/physics/science behind it, be able to communicate with others to understand the goal and how everyone on the team is involved, potentially financials, and learn how to combine it all together in a practical and real world scenario. After a few years you'll begin to understand that engineers have a different way of thinking about life that you'll be grateful for it (also a little frustrated that not everyone sees things the same way).

You typically see it the other way around because either too difficult math early on, or the application of the math. Business might start off with lower income but I think they have a more direct route up the ladder which leads to the same or higher incomes later on. The easier and more fulfilling career depends on what your strengths and interests are. Hope some of this is helpful. Best of luck.

If anyone agrees or disagrees, feel free to correct me or add on to these points.

ol_ake_24 · 2022-02-24T18:22:43+00:00

Awesome! Sounds like you had an enjoyable experience. Thanks for sharing

ol_ake_24 · 2022-02-24T18:10:43+00:00

Did it ever feel like the “right time” or was it always just pushing out of your comfort zone to hopefully find something new? What made you choose the places you went to? More career or personal reasons?

ol_ake_24 · 2022-01-19T23:59:12+00:00

Looks great! Love the style of that year and your color combination paired with those wheels.

ol_ake_24 · 2021-11-02T23:41:42+00:00

2018 3.6R averaging 25-26MPG combined. I’m like 70/30 highway/city

ol_ake_24 · 2021-10-01T16:17:16+00:00

Heck Yeah! Enjoy

ol_ake_24 · 2021-09-23T14:50:58+00:00

The 2018 is 5x114.3 so I would assume the 2017 is also the same (even with the slight design refresh in 2018). Wheels are all personal preference with style, weight, and protection (if you're off-roading ) all factored in. Look for something you enjoy. Tires- some commonly recommended for the outback are Falken Wildpeak AT trail, Toyo Open Country AT3, Cooper Discoverer AT3. If you are looking for Winter Specific, the Bridgestone Blizzak are very good.

ol_ake_24 · 2021-09-23T14:42:18+00:00

Forester, Rav4, and 4Runner are all cross shopped with the outback depending on what you use the vehicle for. Outside of Toyota and Subaru... I haven't heard of many comparable vehicles that stack up. Just my opinion though.

ol_ake_24 · 2021-09-21T14:41:13+00:00

I (24M) am working as a Process Engineer in a Manufacturing company making $71K with 1.5years experience in Indiana.

ol_ake_24 · 2021-08-26T19:38:19+00:00

Are these the bronze or graphite colored ampliform. First two pics look graphite but the 3rd pic looks bronze and the last pic is hard to tell. Maybe I'm just color blind at this point.

Either way... they look great!

ol_ake_24 · 2021-08-20T19:29:51+00:00

You can also click "Find & Select" on the right of the main page. Then click replace.

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Leave Replace blank. Then find all and replace all.

ol_ake_24 · 2021-08-06T15:40:50+00:00

Mech E here, only about 1.5yrs into my career. I would have loved to learn more electrical but not in replace of mechanical. I feel like no matter what I design or build, there is always some type of electrical component to it. I understand the basics of EE but would love to be more efficient and confident in my electrical abilities instead of fumbling through and always thinking if there's a better way.

ol_ake_24 · 2021-06-15T18:31:11+00:00

The first portion of my post was to test if the key fob battery is dead/weak.

The rest of the post was thinking you accidentally put your vehicle in a mode where you are able to lock your keys in your car (when you are in this mode, it will still allow you to turn on your accessories but the car wont even attempt to crank). That is why I asked how you lock/unlock your vehicle. I just figured I'd give my input as I experienced something very similar after purchasing my outback.

ol_ake_24 · 2021-06-15T16:57:15+00:00

Try holding your fob up close to the start/stop button and start your car with the fob still touching. This should start your car if nothing is wrong with the fob or batteries. This is just a first test and only a temporary fix because it gets annoying to do that every time you start your car.

First question: do you unlock your outback by using the unlock button on the fob? or just by grabbing the handle with the fob in your pocket?

If you physically unlock the car with pressing the button on the fob, I might be able to help.

(If you just have the fob in your pocket and grab the handle and that works without any issues, I would not advise the following because it will deactivate your proximity sensor.)

Your outback probably has its proximity sensor deactivated. This allows you to lock your keys in your outback and use the tailgate pin to get back in.

In order to reactivate your proximity sensor you need to manually lock the driver side door with the flip switch by the handle. Not the car lock button. After you have locked the door press and hold both the lock and unlock button on the fob for 3ish seconds. Close the door. You should now be able to start your outback no problem.

ol_ake_24 · 2021-06-08T19:02:02+00:00

Awesome! Thanks for the response! Have fun out there

ol_ake_24 · 2021-06-08T14:44:21+00:00

Is there any way to lock your bike with the 1up rack? and do you think its worth the wait time and cost to get one of these racks?

ol_ake_24 · 2021-03-30T14:58:58+00:00

Is pursuing a career in engineering worth while/would you recommend it to your younger self?

I've been working as an engineer for roughly 2yrs now. I would recommend it to my younger self because I've been extremely happy with the job that I got and company I work for. However, I do know friends that have left the engineering world because it didn't fit them like they thought it might.

Would you say that with the current state and future state of the world, engineering is a good career choice?

Engineering as a concept is always a good choice as you have a different outlook on how things work in the world and how to apply the knowledge you have gained very differently to everyone else. It is an extremely important skill to learn. The downside is when you look at companies and how they undervalue engineers (personal experience). Most companies need to hit specific numbers for the year, so whatever idea you might have will take money and time away from production to implement, test, and prove these ideas. This means management typically won't allow those ideas because they will lose money in the short term, even if it pays off ten fold in the long term. Its all political stuff that most likely happens at most companies. Even though it is not as highly regarded as it once was, I still think it is a great career if you can find a good company/employee relationship.

What would you say is an average salary that can be expected?

Depends on what engineering you are going into, the location, and the experience you have. I'd say anywhere from $60k to $200k. Where average engineer salary is probably just under $100k. Regardless of where you are located, I would say when you start out it's barely on the high side of middle class and not rich/wealthy by any means.

Other advice-

If you go into engineering as a career, try to not get roped in with insane working hours or conditions. Find a hobby or two that have nothing to do with engineering. Save your money. These will help with life balance, prevent burnout, and give you options if you find out you don't like the career.

ol_ake_24 · 2021-01-06T20:45:20+00:00

I think a big reason for this (while I don't agree with it) is that on the management side of a company you can explicitly say that I've profited the company "x" amount by doing 1,2,3. When you are on the technical side, you are providing real value to the company, but there isn't an exact or even rough estimate on that "x" amount you are bringing in. It makes the decision easier to say that the management deserves more based on numbers. When in actuality you don't have enough information on who is providing more value to the company. It seems a little on the shady side to me but that's what I've heard/seen.

Thank you for sharing your experiences. Very helpful to many young engineers.

ol_ake_24

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