idaho2010 Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Just joining this site as I recently purchased a 2003 Subaru Outback H6 3.0 LL Bean Edition. I purchased it used with 74,000 miles on it and it seems to run just fine getting great gas mileage.(around 25/gal) I have to do the math on the mileage based upon fuel used. Anyone here know of any issues I should be prepared for on this model. So far I am very happy with the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 welcome to the USMB! you will want to cruise thru the "New Generation" forums to read up on common issues/problems not 100% sure which years had the major problems with headgaskets (too new for me), but i think you are safe from a major problem there - i know it has been discussed in the new gen forums, so do a little lookin. oh, and we really like pics here, so lets see it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirlWithALegacy Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Well Hello! And welcome to the Board! I see you're in my neck of the woods. I don't know a ton about the newer generation's problems but if you utilize the search function you should be able to find some good reads! Not 100% sure where you are, but there's a group of us getting together tomorrow (Sunday) in CDA to go for a drive up into the mountains... You can find a thread on it in the Welcome Center called "Poor Man Run". It'd be great if you could join us! Even if it's just for the rendezvous at Super1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idaho2010 Posted June 20, 2011 Author Share Posted June 20, 2011 Well, thanks for the well wishes and warm welcome. I will dig out a pic here and post it of course with more to come... I live in the Lewiston general area...Near Kendrick. So I am close to the forest here and not too far from CDA. Maybe someday I can hook up to tape a trip on a ride. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I live in lewiston so if you have any free time feel free to swing by.Right now my only subaru is my offroad toy,then I have an old datsun as a rally beater/DD.Anyway if you want to come by and learn abit more about subaru's or talk about whatever...Just send me a PM after you post a few more times or send a visitor message.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaraK Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Welcome! I've had my 01 H6 3.0 LLBean for about a year now. She is a sweet ride! There's not a whole lotta "H6 specific" info on here (kinda a new beast) but there's a few of us here... One thing to do right away is the idler and tensioner bearings, I put mine off for too long, but caught them before any major damage was done. I saved a whole lotta $$$ by changing just the bearings, and not the whole pulley(s). When you're ready, I can give you part #'s and all the specifics. That's what we're here for! Enjoy your new ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idaho2010 Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 Welcome! I've had my 01 H6 3.0 LLBean for about a year now. She is a sweet ride! There's not a whole lotta "H6 specific" info on here (kinda a new beast) but there's a few of us here... One thing to do right away is the idler and tensioner bearings, I put mine off for too long, but caught them before any major damage was done. I saved a whole lotta $$$ by changing just the bearings, and not the whole pulley(s). When you're ready, I can give you part #'s and all the specifics. That's what we're here for! Enjoy your new ride! Thanks for the heads up on that! What is the $$ cost *ball park* for the work you are stating that was done? Of course as we all probably are on a tight budget, but I know I am for sure, I will plan this out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaraK Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Thanks for the heads up on that! What is the $$ cost *ball park* for the work you are stating that was done? Of course as we all probably are on a tight budget, but I know I am for sure, I will plan this out. The list price on the bearings was $6. each, You will also need a 30mm. socket (or equivalent) for pounding them out/in. I got a deal on the bearings, and including the socket, spent about $10. on the whole job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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