Baja-sean

Thanks for the ideas. I'll need to look up the location of 2005 Baja fuel filter. I'm hoping not in the tank, but external as mentioned. The November 2021 maintenance check did not include a fuel filter replacement. I probably needed to request that service. IACV - will need to research that item. I'm not a mechanic. However another area of the vehicle that may be checked out. Do not know the answer to, "Drive by wire engine or cable..." Another question I'd be able to ask. Appreciate these replies. Thanks, Sean

Original owner to this Subaru. Will note two fuel filters replaced by Subaru. The first one completed 19-April-2008 at 61,281 miles driven. Second replacement was a recall for fuel pump (under warranty) the 14-Nov-2009 at 87,642 miles driven. Since those two dates, I followed up with 30K mile service; Invoice shows Inspect fuel system, connections and hoses. I notes this action noted in invoices to the year 2013. Currently, at 292,089 miles driven, I had a non-Subaru auto mechanic service the Baja November 2021. The mechanic "performed a Fuel Injection system service, test drove vehicle, injection system operating normally, no concerns at this time." The idle issue is intermittent. No indication as to when it may happen. Confirming no Engine light on. The battery is new. I've learned to use neutral, and rev the engine, acceleration, just under 2k RPMs. The idle corrects its self and I move on. I normally keep the tank 1/2 full; regular gas. Any feedback would be appreciated, Sean L Douglas

Subaru Baja 2005 hearing noise (whine), at 40 mph and higher turning left only. Mechanic rode with me for test drive to hear sound and put on rack. Bearings all ok. Mechanic suggested to get second opinion from Subaru dealer, consult with service department. Mechanic felt noise is in final drive and or transfer case. Other opinions out there, ideas as to what may be causing sound similar to bearing sound? Baja has 204k miles runs well, been a great vehicle. Appreciate reply, Baja 05

Purchased correct headlight bulb ( 9007). Managed to remove old bulb, and install the new bulb. But was unable to install the bulb holder in the headlight assembly correctly. The bulb holder should turn clockwise to lock. I'm not finding the correct placement for the bulb holder?

Thanks MilesFox for your reply~ I appreciate the suggestion. I need all the help I can get.

I own a Baja Subaru 2005 with 149k, manual transmission. I recently have been to a subaru dealer to deal with an oil consumption issue. My issue was blue smoke exhaust and oil consumption. Subaru suggested a leak down/compression test. The test came up with 95% compression. "Leak down test shows that rings are good, oil loss due to failing head gaskets." Subaru went into engine, and replaced valves seats. I still have the same issue! I've put 2,000 since and still using a quart of oil, with blue smoke. Subaru suggests high mileage oil??? at 150k??