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Have you asked google about your issue ? My 18' Outback 3.6R just stopped playing the radio volume. I googled the issue, and found a youtube video on how to reset the system. Funny thing, when I went back out to try it, after unlocking the doors and starting the engine, the radio played fine. Stupid Subaru. On google, I type in Subaru radio, and the "no volume" link popped up, so I guess it's not the first time...

New, the 250 HP number was at the crankshaft, then you have to add in loss for the driveline. So you are not far off from what the car made when new.

I believe your going to want to keep it stock. I would not put a small filter there. Member, "m sprank" would know for sure. send him a PM.

The reason I left the filters in my 09' is in my mind, with the filters in the fitting being vertical, when the oil drains out of it, itself cleans... Learn what your turbo sounds like, if it gets louder, begins to squeal or whistle...pull it. A slight whine is normal. I have the intake silencer removed from under that box the air filter sits in.

With only the one code...you should be ok. Keep a listen for turbo. After those codes, mine did whine a bit louder, then that one morning it whistled. My compressor blade, just began to kiss the housing. Lucky for me, no real damage or metal on the oil system.

Just watched that video, I think I would send that turbo out for a rebuild. Notice the tips of the blades and the amount of play in the shaft. You should also replace the oil return hose under the turbo while it's out. I also bolt the turbo to the up-pipe, makes it easier to line up the return hose and inlet hose at the same time. Bolts are the same one Subaru uses to bolt the up pipe support bracket to the block, the dealership will have them. Here's pictures from my 05.

Yes 08-09's have the OCV up top. I think 07 does also. I got another 1000 miles after my 05 had those codes. One morning, just after leaving the house, the turbo began to whistle. I drove the 1/4 mile back home and ordered a new vf52. You'll need a tune for anything other than a stock turbo. The banjo filter didn't look that bad, in the video. I did remove both mine on the 05' many years ago. My 09 Spec B style has both filters installed, it has 103,500 miles.

For you guys talking about the wiring, maybe you should put that info in this Forum thread, that way it can be found by others. Having that info here will too much trouble to find in the future. https://www.legacygt.com/forum/17-interioraudio/ Maybe one of the MOD's can make it a sticky...

Most auto part stores will carry radiator caps. I got one from NAPA a few years back. Seems there are only a few types of caps, so you really don't need to have a Subaru one.

Great to hear they are taking care of a good customer. My guy's take care of me too. They were very helpful when I told the sales person that they knew me well, when we were buying the 16' Outback.

Did you replace both radiator caps ? I did a few years back and that stopped the wagon from pushing coolant into the bottle. Well, it allowed the system to suck coolant back into the radiator. I had to get a cap from Mishimoto for the big radiator and a cap from NAPA for the turbo tank. The wagon has ARP head studs.

That last wheel speed sensor I installed came from NAPA I believe it was the left rear. I googled the OEM part number for the sensor, and the search showed NAPA had them. For the head unit, https://www.legacygt.com/forum/17-interioraudio/

That should help. That was posted years ago by a great member, I believe he was the guy who put a Buick V6 in his Legacy.

That may help. Depends on which town you live in ?

I just removed the Brembo front brake pads, which were impossible to get rid of the brake shimmy, in the Spec B. I installed some old Ceramic pads I removed from either the wagon or the Spec years ago. Did a short test drive and brake bedding process, much better. I installed this front set of Brembo's back on Nov 25 2022 at 101,600 miles, today the car has 103,580 miles. At that time, Nov 2022, I did install rotors that had been resurfaced. I did install both front calipers, (free from NAPA) back on Aug 26 2020 at 93,333 mile, those were replacements from both front calipers (and rear calipers) I installed, May 20 2017 at 78,245 miles. Also, I had to replace both rear caliper brackets on Aug 20 2020 at 93,300 miles because they had 3 frozen pins. (free from NAPA). It continues, I replaced the right rear caliper Oct 2 2020 at 96,620 miles and flushed brake fluid. Also flushed brake fluid Oct 20 2022 at 101,125 miles. Getting tired of working on the brakes, but they do come apart easy... LOL Today's pad change took 35 minutes. That includes waiting for the air compressor to charge up while jacking up the front end.

https://www.google.com/search?q=2005-2009+Subaru+brake+recall&rlz=1C1OKWM_enUS906US906&oq=2005-2009+Subaru+brake+recall&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i299.89208466j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 I asked google to find the recall.

Grab the carrier bearing joint on the driveshaft, and see if it has movement.

If you have the MLS HG installed you should be fine. Seems the fix for the old HG issues in the 2.5i was to use the MLS HG the turbo engine got.

I had AAA drop the car off at the dealership from my driveway, I called the service dept and told them it was coming. They had the records of the recall they performed earlier. I didn't have to do anything but pick it up when it was done. I will say they took out the passenger seat to replace the brakes under it. In your case, I would call SOA asap and start the process. It's been a few years since the recall. The call is free. There is a thread on here about this issue.

It's a 2.5i so there's not a lot you can do performance wise. Just keep up with normal maintenance. I wonder what condition the coolant is in, has it been replaced ? When the HG is replaced, I assume by a indi shop not a dealership, they will replace the coolant, maybe have the coolant system pressure tested too. I'll assume there is a timing belt, has that ever been replaced, again, when the heads are off, it should be replaced. I'm not really up on 2.5i's

Maybe its time to start your own thread. The e-brake, you can adjust them with a brake tool, I think the right side is backed off more than it needs to be. There is a SS bolt that I used to replace the old pin that holds the parking brake shoes in place. There is also a adjuster under the e-brake handle. I did play with that once years ago. rear window and stalling are new to me. Maybe a vacuum leak for the stalling issue. Let's get your own thread going. If you'd like, you can link this thread to your new one, if someone wants to know more background.

Thanks for checking in. Welcome to the Forum.

YES, Call SOA. My Dealer replaced all the hard line on my 05 for free back a few years. It was a $1100. Job, Free to me. I didn't have to call. But I have spent lots of money at that Dealership over the years.

I don't think you need a Pro Tune if you already have a custom tune... KZ may know for sure. I may have had my Tuner do a quick street tune but tit was a long time ago. I do know for an exhaust change, after the turbo you don't need a tune once you have a tune for the 3" Dp.

Look for a Grimmspeed tmic, they are not cheap, but they are easy to install and remove when needed. Back when GS was thinking about it, they came on here and asked us what we wanted in a tmic. They filled all the request with their great product. I did buy two of them. I even met Matt when they were at the Wicked Big Meet years ago.