[ECL comes on - cant check codes - seems oil related]

Took it to the garage - apparently it needs a new knock sensor according to code reader. Getting it done tomorrow.

[Winter tires again sorry?]

Got a set of Michelin Pilot Alpines here in Scotland. Put them on last year and run them in all seasons - sometimes it hard to tell winter from summer in Scotland:) . I have been impressed with them in the snow we had - mind you this is the first time I have had a vehicle with snow tyres all round.

[ECL comes on - cant check codes - seems oil related]

Thanks for the replies. Am in Scotland. Tried editing my profile - but now it shows me as being in Georgia!

 

Dont know of any way of checking codes except via dealer. I'll get it booked in for them to look at.

[ECL comes on - cant check codes - seems oil related]

Legacy 2.5, 2001 MY, 96,000 miles. The other day when I started it the ECL came on. I checked the engine oil and found level was low - below minimum mark. Added 1 litre and all was good. I have since driven 200 miles no ECl coming on. Then today light comes on again while driving. I checked the oil level and it hasnt moved from where it was after I topped it off - mid way between high and low marks. Added about 150 mls oil waited a few miutes then started engine - light is now out again. I dont have ability to get codes but wonder if someone could hazard a guess as to what is wrong. I can understand why the ECL came on when oil level was low but now its OK, level hasnt changed and it came on again, just to go away after a bit more oil added. So to me it does appear to be oil level related. Oil and filter last changed at 90,000 miles.

Thanks for any help.

[Timing belt - when to change]

Thanks for the replys guys. It does seem a bit of a lottery. Did a search here for timing belts and there has been lots of discussiion threads and varying milages recomended. I think I will go with at least 60 k miles and probably inspect for longer mileage.

[clutch life expectancy?]

One thing I have always noticed on my 2001 2.5 manual Legacy is what can best be desribed as a burning smell anytime I get out of the car after I have been in stop go traffic. I am assuming this is the clutch? Car has 85,000 miles on it and still appears OK. Is this smell a common feature of Subarus?