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10-18-2019, 03:44 AM | #1 |
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Join Date: Aug 2014
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How can I keep my Subie running forever?
Kinda right there in the title. I have a 2004 Impreza Outback. EJ251 (2.5L, N/A) 5MT. Has just over 130,000 miles. Are there any not-so-obvious things I should be doing to keep my car running just as new as the day she was built? Secondly, is there anything I can do to “modernize” my car to make sure she is running at peak performance and efficiency. (Do ECU’s need software updates???)
At about 100,000 miles I had head gaskets, belts/pulleys, water pump, and clutch replaced. List of things I keep up on: New synthetic oil/filter every 5,000 miles Fuel filter Spark plugs Air filter Tires (alignments, air, etc.) PVC
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11-13-2019, 01:38 PM | #2 |
Scooby Newbie
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Join Date: Nov 2019
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You've basically got it going, make sure that you keep all mechanical parts in good condition i.e water pump, timing parts, spark plugs need replacing every 100k I think. If youd want your car to run better, possibly, flashing your ecu to bump the power up on it (not by a whole bunch) can keep it running smoothly. If you can keep simple maintenance on it consistently in the places where you need it. It could last for awhile.
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11-21-2019, 12:55 PM | #3 |
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Member#: 508593
Join Date: Nov 2019
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Location: NY
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My D/S Rear wheel bearing went to **** at 135K, so I'd watch out for those soon. Definitely NOT a fun job IMO. Ended up swapping an entire spindle assembly.
Check out your Front LCA's for rust too as there's been a recall for them. Might want to take a peek at that filler neck too while you're at it. |
11-21-2019, 01:04 PM | #4 |
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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South East
Location: America's Penis
Vehicle:2010 WRX pandiculation |
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