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2002 Subaru Outback
Property of Ludaman21. Added May 18 2022

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May 10 2024

INSPECTION AT 237,326 MILES - in 2025, emissions EXEMPT if under 242,326 on 5/10/24. Premium synthetic blend - 3500mi/1 yr Wheel stud remove & replace RR, broken (labor high, had to take it apart to replace) 4 new tires, Falken 225/60R16 Sincera ST80 All-Season Alignment

  • 237,326

Added by Ludaman21 on May 20 2024 at 1:05 pm


Aug 5 2023

Oil change @ Valvoline. Conventional. Coolant low, to fill later today.

  • 234,285

Added by Ludaman21 on Aug 5 2023 at 11:46 am


Jul 12 2023

RF tire nearly flat, mom had Fred fill it up. Shouldn't go flat that fast...issue?

  • 234,000

Added by Ludaman21 on Jul 17 2023 at 4:48 pm


Jun 13 2023

Diagnostic to check electrical after another dead battery. Ran battery diagnostic. Battery is cranking okay, testing okay. Good voltage. Nothing wrong. Does not see anything drawing the power, but he did notice the sunroof had a big clog in it. Wires were getting wet. He cleaned it out and hopefully water should not get down in it. Pretty sure what he did will resolve it, but not completely sure until it rains again or it drains again. Quote for catalytic converters over $1600 with labor

  • 233,100

Added by Ludaman21 on Jun 13 2023 at 9:23 am


Jun 5 2023

Completely dead on 6/4. AAA jumped it 6/5 but it was a new battery.

  • 233,000

Added by Ludaman21 on Jun 6 2023 at 3:50 pm


May 1 2023

INPSECTION: Car passed inspection but not emissions. New tires needed soon. ODB emissions check was not ready originally because I reset fault cod P0420 too soon before taking it in. AutoPro advised me to drive it through cycles and return for the sticker. As soon as my ODB app showed cycles complete, P0420 came on again. From what I have read, my options are: 1) drive highway and hope it goes off long enough to get a sticker, 2) possibly bad 02 sensors, or 3) needs new catalytic converter. Dan showed me how to get by the issue. Reset codes, drove until 7/8 tests done and P0420 was pending but not logged. They passed it fine. RF axle replaced to go along with the LF from last year.

  • 233,150

Added by Ludaman21 on May 8 2023 at 6:19 pm


Apr 24 2023

Replaced. 20/22. Passed on 2 yr warranty.

  • 233,200

Added by Ludaman21 on Apr 24 2023 at 4:36 pm


Apr 23 2023

Cut tailpipe and muffler pipe at rear flange. Used a connector and U clamps with a little welding on the muffler side to reconnect. Used a metal brush to clear rust from the left rear wheel and axle and as well as all of the rear undercarriage. Did with Mike & Dan

  • 232,900

Added by Ludaman21 on Apr 23 2023 at 10:42 am


Apr 15 2023

Complete coolant flush. Concentrate, mixed manually. Green coolant, previously was orange. Burped as best I could and did again after a week/toped off.

  • 232,700

Added by Ludaman21 on Apr 18 2023 at 9:11 pm


Apr 9 2023

Parts from junkyard. Replaced air intake cleaning assembly, replaced headlight assemblies, reinstalled rear hatch interior liner. Coin holder fusebox cover. Headligts were stock style, cleaned with abrasive. They came with plug-and-play LED retrofits. One was not working, so removed both and reinstalled my original Halogens for now. Self install.

  • 232,630

Added by Ludaman21 on Apr 12 2023 at 8:03 am


Jan 25 2023

Oil change + filter, dipstick showed no oil at time of service Replace front brake pads and rotors (only ~20k miles) and flush blake fluid. Recommended but decline: Exhaust leak, weld; coolant flush; heat shield clamp replacement

  • 230,907

Added by Ludaman21 on Jan 25 2023 at 9:34 am


Dec 1 2022

AAA replaced my 'new' battery, which was replaced by them about a year ago. The tech said he did not think it was bad, but the check tool said to replace it so he would.

  • 229,700

Added by Ludaman21 on Jun 6 2023 at 3:46 pm


Oct 17 2022

Oil change, tire rotation, and replace front stabilizer links. Diagnostics - they checked on the electrical issue wherein some of my electrical items do not start right away, but found nothing. Items affected include: - Radio - Mirrors - Heated Mirrors - Wipers, front & Rear Also, provided list of recommended repairs/maintenance: - Flush coolant - Change brake fluid - New front brake pads/rotors (why rotors, to soon?) - Repair something related to rear suspension - not noted on sheet

  • 227,763

Added by Ludaman21 on Jan 15 2023 at 9:09 am


Jul 11 2022

Repaired at AutoPro. 1 hr, extra.5 hour for stuck axle. $181 labor plus $205 part + 60 hazmat and shop fee. Mechanic said axle I had bought was not correct. They had to order one for an Impreza instead. Could be that transmission was replaced. Or older Outbacks we're actually built on Impreza chassis and only renamed in ~2000-2002. Mine could be a hodgepodge.

  • 224,701

Added by Ludaman21 on Jul 11 2022 at 3:41 pm


Jul 2 2022

Mike and I removed LF wheel and axel but discovered Axel is rust welded to hub. Attempted removal with hammer, torch and WD-40, and impact driver to no avail. Will need a 20 ton press. Reassembled. Added P steering fluid, car no longer whines in a hard turn. Was low, has some bubbles. Definite leak.

  • 224,500

Added by Ludaman21 on Jul 2 2022 at 5:21 pm


Jun 25 2022

Removed rear inner and outer lights. Scraped away all old insulation - mainly a disintegrated rubber gasket - and cleaned assemblies. Installed new LR outer bulbs and RR brake bulb. LR brake is a different bulb - not original connector. Resealed all assemblies with 5/16" weatherstripping plus SVT silicone sealant. $30 for parts, $70 beer and pizza for Mike H.

  • 224,360

Added by Ludaman21 on Jun 26 2022 at 8:21 pm


Jun 24 2022

oil change

  • 220,177

Added by Ludaman21 on Jun 24 2022 at 4:48 pm


INSPECTION: Failed inspection initially due taillight leak plus corroded connections. Passed emissions. After considering options, decided to self-repair. Lee Myles quoted >$1,000 for new assemblies and install; I fixed for under $25 and about an hour of work using new sealant from Lowe's. Lee Myles also identified several other needs totaling ~$3,000 (including tires). INSPECTION passed upon re-testing.

  • 224,337

Added by Ludaman21 on Jun 24 2022 at 4:34 pm


May 27 2022

RR brake lights on hatch and main body are not working. I replaced bulb this week, must be some kind of short. Valvoline, 5th St. $15 off coupon in mail

  • 224,034

Added by Ludaman21 on May 27 2022 at 3:22 pm


Oil change, Valvoline

  • 224,034

Added by Ludaman21 on Jul 3 2022 at 11:19 am


Jan 18 2022

AAA new battery - 5 yr warranty

  • 220,500

Added by Ludaman21 on Jan 15 2023 at 8:57 am


Jan 8 2022

ESTIMATE - paid to Mom

Added by Ludaman21 on Jul 8 2022 at 10:57 am


Jan 4 2022

Registration

Added by Ludaman21 on Jul 9 2022 at 2:28 pm


Aug 16 2021

oil change; rear shock/strut replacement, alignment

  • 216,495

Added by Ludaman21 on Jun 24 2022 at 4:47 pm


Jul 30 2021

Inspection, Tire Rotation

  • 213,941

Added by Ludaman21 on Jun 24 2022 at 4:45 pm


Jul 8 2021

ESTIMATE - paid to Mom

Added by Ludaman21 on Jul 8 2022 at 10:57 am


Jun 24 2021

oil change

  • 212,085

Added by Ludaman21 on Jun 24 2022 at 4:44 pm


May 30 2021

oil change

  • 208,401

Added by Ludaman21 on Jun 24 2022 at 4:43 pm


Apr 30 2021

oil change; tire rotation; rear brake pads & rotors

  • 205,197

Added by Ludaman21 on Jun 24 2022 at 4:39 pm


Mar 3 2021

EXHAUST: Exhaust pipe snapped behind the cat, before the resonator. Lee Myles fixed with a sleeve and weld. Front brake pads and rotors

  • 203,239

Added by Ludaman21 on Jun 24 2022 at 4:36 pm


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