SnatchedHatch

Is your Outback the 6 cylinder model? My family's 2011 3.6 has been burning oil lately, but usually only under stress: i.e. two road trips with the car loaded. They had showed a (I believe valve cover plate) and how dirty it was, whichever piece it was, they insisted it had tiny channels for some sort of valve that can get clogged up. Now that I think about it, it was to the Crankcase, so PCV it must be. On two occasions, the head mechanic pulled one of these clogged plates from a pile lol, and spewed what we took as rubbish. They insisted a "proper" oil maintenance schedule should be followed with something like once every 3,000 miles for these 6 cylinders. Otherwise the plates get gunked up and you know the rest, as for simply reconditioning/cleaning the plate, I was told and shown by the mechanic that's been there for years, that it's quite impossible to clean, and the channels are riveted into the plate... non-removable by their standards. What I took from this, is the covers do have a pseudo-design flaw, we have been adhering to their oil schedule just to ensure warranty coverage, 5k is what we went with for the first few oil changes (besides the very first). Hudsonfamily, my family just drove to FL from the midwest and had the car checked at a dealer down there. I'll find out how "our's" is doing, but above all else, KEEP BUGGING THE DEALER and get as many records of these issues as you can early on. That's what they're doing.

No no, you're thinking of your head gaskets which will no doubt be missed

I was thinking the same thing, the center console box is definitely a no-go, so obvious to spot, and if it's in the glove box, it'd better be behind the actual door. That stifles everyday use.. It would hav eto be out of reach of the driver's seat assuming some Ocean's 11 hot shots troll the area. As others have mentioned, this may not be the case. Also I LOVE the alternated rear lights solution, but I'd couple that with a kill switch. No need risking them getting away if you can stop them from leaving. Congrats on being reunited!

No doubt not used to the addictive properties of the board Bratman, what's the word on this legendary build? EA, EJ ReverseFrkn?

A little clear drying tub and tile... http://postimg.org/image/m7fqzhh2z/

Found the culprit!! This is peculiar, the PS upper corner of the Windshield has tiny portion unsealed: i.e. a smidge of the corner of the glass is exposed. I felt the rubber trim on the reverse side, it has a slight give where you'd expect water flow. I'll have to pour down some rubbing alcohol, and hit it with some silicone? Not looking forward to adjusting those frame-less windows, the PS one's definitely look off.

Sure thing, but edit the vin out of your post for your safety, I requested it be PMed for that reason.

There should be aftermarket dipsticks for this, it's not the only car with the same problem. My Mazda 3 with a Fomoco (Ford) designed dipstick was terrible as well.

2011 Subaru Outback 3.6R I HATE the stupid beeping doors, how could they F*&k that up?? You have to click your fob twice in succession to open all the doors, creating a bu-bee-buh-beep double repeat of the already loud and annoying, sound. No way around this!! Oh hey, you want to use your key to open your car? BEEPHONKBEEPHONK nope, you didn't disable the alarm, unlike other common vehicles that utilize the key as well. Let's warn you that you are attempting to lock/alarm the car while a door is still open BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP (oh it's loud). Luckily, there is a way to disable the beeping altogether, thanks Subaru for that useful feature. What do I like? This generation of the outback was rated the BEST car domestic, EU, or Asian for the winter. The next best thing, not surprisingly for me, is Volvo Cross Country Wagon (enjoy the maintenance and expensive bills for ridiculous issues). This outback has so much clearance, I took it through an ATV sand track in Upper Michigan, and 200 foot winter parking lot drifts are SHWEET with the 6 cylinder. I agree, the comfort and driving dynamic are what make a car for me, if I can't enjoy driving it, why would I buy one for 100,000miles or more. My cousin was looking for a new eco sedan. I helped him out, test drove the then new Corolla, Elantra, Sentra, and Impreza! I tried all trans and body configurations of the '13 Subaru Impreza (non-turbo of course) and I'm sorry but the interior was plasticy and cheap, it's eco 2.0L with the AWD was noisy and felt unrefined. The trim package they released for the Impreza, the utility wagon/hatchback only looked better, interior was more or less the same and.. same powertrain.

Not mention it would need tuning work as-is, for the different body dynamics and just from sitting around so long, no? I hope you realize I was just playing Devil's advocate Bratman, "/s" <=> sarcasm I'll stick to buying N/A, and come to you if I need help throwing one on ;D

My 87' Hatch also seemed to lack enough leg room, ditto Fairtax. My 1998 GF8 Outback Sport has two things that bug the crap out of me, the coin drawer is a royal piece of shiesse, albeit mine might be damaged. It must be tugged out, and you must be extremely precise, as it usually pulls out and then is a female-dog to put back in. The other thing? Piston slap. Do not like the leaks I have been dealt with the frameless doors. The 87' didn't have such issues. Have to crack open those door shells and see if I can somehow adjust them. I do not like them In a house. I do not like them With a mouse. I do not like them Here or there. I do not like them Anywhere. I do not like leaks much nor *slam*. I do not like them, Sam-I-am.

Hey, thanks for the ceruleans!

Oooh, going for the ole silent but deadly approach eh?

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Hmmm.. still, once installed, it will run like new right off the bat since it's "stock" (Super /s)

I just noticed what your def-pic is, rad!! I had an 83' Honda CX650, the only year they stuck the Motogucci looking twisted-V-twin on a Cruiser frame. Was a sweet sweet ride...

at the least, libations ..and that cute wife of his.. kidding haha just 'kidding' guys ;-)

ehem */s*, buu buuh its not original, and won't be plug and play!!

I found it before I could have finished your sentence lol