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I had to use a 10 mm flat ratchet wrench to get the one thermostat bolt out. That bolt wasn't that easy to get back in either. Don't over tighten the thermostat bolts.

im sorry but boohoo, oh... "800$for a "new engine" but fuck that i went and spend 30k on a new car. oh well... man to hell with that. you gave up plain and simple

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The transmission oil filter is deep within the transmission and not accessable without the cases split on a bench.

I'd be happy to hit 300K on my 2010 Outback. Currently at 258K with the torque converter giving a bit of trouble. Getting the dreaded stall when stopping quickly due to faulty converters installed for a couple of years. I guess I should be happy the converter went this far.

One of the best videos on doing this that I’ve seen, I just did the spark plugs and found oil in the spark plug tube Wells, so it looks like I’m gonna be doing the gasket and the tube seals

Agree that Subaru is instructing dealers to do minimal maintenance. IMHO this violates Old Saying: “An ounce of Prevention is worth a pound of cure”. Change the CVT Fluids. I plan to do pan removal along with Magnet cleaning & Filter / Screen replacement. Thanks for video.👍🇺🇸

Washers. home depot. easy fix

Never replaced the CVT valve body?

Wow, I just bought my first 2024 Subaru Outback touring in my life and your video already made me happy. Mine so far is not even 4K mi. yet.! 🙂 I have a question for you. Is your engine has some sign of oil leak on outside? Thank you for making up this video.👍

I really loved it, maybe we get a tutorial of some sort ?

Holy fcking shit man, thank you for the google sheet breakdown! I cannot express how helpful this is! This makes me more confident with my 2019 outback 3.6r that I picked up this year. I also do my DIY servicing as the dealership costs 3-4 times more. So far, I only replaced oil, filters, inner tie rods, one tire(punctured by a large nail), and perhaps replaced all the interior lights into LED ones. No issues so far, probably gonna change the CVT fluid and serpentine belt, and diff oil at 65k, Im at 40k miles now. Cheers to more years of outback ownership!

I have Forester 2014. Do I need to clean magnet on transmission? Car has 67000 km. In service told me if I do flushing it is not necessary to clean magnet and to change filter before 200 000 km.

What oils do you use in the engine? 0w20 or 5w30.

Impressive! I have the exact same model, the same color, just the rims are a bit different. But it's only 100k. Had rear passenger wheel bearing and front passenger CV Axle go out at around 90K. My brother with a similar 2015 Outback with 140K replaced 3 wheel bearings already. On both of our Outbacks since year 2 the rear gate motor assembly is making clicking sounds when operating, but still works. We have to add about 5 oz of coolant every year. I also have some weird slow leak of some thin black oily substance on top of the crossover pipe under the intake manifold, can't figure out what it is. Suspecting EGR .

Love a good thunderstorm!!!

Can you share with us in a little more details the intervals you had to replace certain things like PCV valve, coolant liquid etc, how often did you change oil and filters. That's a lot of miles you put on this car. You must have done something right servicing it or you spent most of them on highways.

Did you use factory pads and rotors? My rear pads only went 45k and front 55k on my 19 outback. Mostly mountain local driving

Why weren't CV axels covered under power train warranty?

So you drive roughly 40,000 miles per year? Are you travelling salesman?

Congratulations!!🎉 Well done! Minnesota Adventure Family here. 2015 (OB) with 126 + miles all weather tires- Just in for full workup at Subaru No problems yet other than recalls, light maintenance, continous detailing inside n out... Tried to trade in for 2025 OB offered $2,500. Said no decided will drive till it drops. Mechanic next door wants it when I'm done. Sooo, Heading to Duluth/ Grand Marias, MN soon for Fall Colors. Hoping 200k+. Everyone drive safe!

could you compile a playlist with the best maintenance tips?

This makes me put a little bit more faith in my legacy. Legacy has the same drivetrain as the outback so this gives me a good perspective

I put 195k on my 2018 Legacy before I sold it. Besides a valve body, it was flawless. Great cars!

I have the same color and year but with manual transmission and i love it, super reliable cheap to operate and easy to maintain and fix if need be... I hope mine will get as far as yours. Cheers mate!

Impressive. Did it burn oil? If so, how much?

Love this!!!! If we keep up with maintenance, theyve got great bones. Fluid changes, pcv valve, keep the cvt cool

2016 outback with281990 miles

Nice try to get at least 250k out of my 22 impreza.

Sheesshhh bro, In Israel if you get to 200k kilometers it's like the very end of the car

Timing belt or chain?

And... all those idiots talking shit about CVT's not lasting past 100K will still be talking shit even after this video! Nice ride dude, funny you went from an Outback to a Forester me I went the other way and just got a Outback Wilderness.

I have the same color 2015 2.5 with 180k miles. Awesome to follow this car as my previous vehicle was a 2003 Prius I drove to 400k miles before I got the Outback. Thanks for the videos!

I just bought a 2016 Outback with 142K. The millage didn't bother me as the one owner before me took it to the dealer every 6k for all maintenance.

Why switch to a Forester? Trying to decide between the two.

My 2015 had the same problem with the wheel bearings. Had to change 3 of them just outside the warranty period. Batteries also don't seem to last long either, it's on it's 3rd one. Otherwise, the car has been wonderful. It's only got 80k on it, so looks like I'll be driving it for a looong time. Great review, thanks!

Great report! I hope mine lasts this long. A review of the 2025 Forrester compared to the 2015 Ourback would be interesting. Thank you.

did you ever calculate how much you spent in maintenance on 395k miles? I'd be curious if that isn't a very large number....

Thanks for the video. Very impressive vehicle! Please keep us posted on the 25 Forester!

Love seeing this one get documented! Thanks for the vid, Jim.

thats great!! 😃

Hi, you mentioned changing the CVT oil is it a 580 tranny and if so how often did you change the fluid and what type did you use?

You really put it into good use

If you dont mind, could you list what you service intervals are? Spark plugs, differential, cvt fluid

My 2015 has only 142,000. Took it in for it’s first brake job, front and rear.

what Card are you using for the cameras?

Great setup, love the use of conditional cards to just show certain info when relevant. Just out of interest, what tablet device are you using and how is this mounted / powered etc? Thanks for sharing.

Nice!

Thumbs for the opening graphic!

Thank you for the effort making a simple to follow video