Have a line on an '03 outback with the 6- any known problems?
What gas mileage compared to the 2.5?
Thanks-
Dave
Downsides to the 2003 3.0L 6cyl?
Sep 27, 2007
6 Replies
I have a '05 outback with the 6 and have had zero problems. It's much quieter and smoother than the 2.5. No complaints.
Hard to tell. Seems about the same, but I don't have any hard numbers.
Maybe a bit poorer around town, but no difference on the road.
We had the A/C suction and discharge hoses replaced due to leakage of refrigerant.
that's all I recall.
Carl
The H6 has a chain (no maint) and I hear pretty low #s for city driving, but good highway numbers, the faster the better the mileage seems to get.
Dave
Go for it. I have a 2001 with a 4 and had the head gasket issues the
4 is known for. Otherwise, they're fab vehicles.If it's due for a timing belt or coolant work take it to a dealer or someone with Subaru experience who knows the problems with OEM tensioners (and can try an aftermarket one), and the burping procedure for replacing the coolant.
-- Todd H.
2001 Legacy Outback Wagon, 2.5L H-4 Chicago, Illinois USADoes any of the newer Subies have timimg belt???
All the 4 cylinders.
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Carl
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