Subaru Outback Speedometer Not Working: Causes + How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient things that can happen to your Subaru Outback is when the speedometer stops working.  You don’t realize how much you look at the thing until it’s always sitting at 0 MPH while driving down the road.   If your car’s speedometer is not working, it’s usually caused by an issue with … Read more

Subaru Outback AC Not Cooling:  Why and How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient vehicular problems is when the A/C won’t blow cold air. If your Subaru Outback isn’t keeping you cool, we’ve outlined some of the most common reasons why this might be happening. It is entirely possible for your Outback’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is blowing … Read more

Subaru Outback: Brakes Grinding  → Causes & Diagnosis

  One of the most common problems with the Subaru Outback (or any vehicle) is when the brakes are grinding.  The number one cause of grinding brakes is going to be brake pads that have worn all of their friction material off.  But, there are other causes as well. Your Subaru Outback is always going … Read more

Subaru Outback’s Steering Wheel Shaking: Every Reason Why

If your Subaru Outback’s steering wheel is shaking, you should deal with it immediately. A shaking steering wheel in the Subaru Outback is caused by anything from the wheels and tires through the suspension (ball joints, tie rods, etc.) to the braking system.  We’ll start with the easiest things to check and move towards things … Read more

Subaru Outback: Bad Coil Packs → Symptoms and Diagnosis

  Bad Coil Packs are one of the more problematic ignition issues that can occur with the Subaru Outback.  A bad oil pack can make your Outback almost un-drivable.  Or it may have little effect at all on the engine’s ability to run.  It’ll get worse as they lose their ability to fire the spark plugs. … Read more

Subaru Outback Not Starting: Causes + How to Fix

If your Subaru Outback doesn’t start, you’ve found the right article.  Many different issues can cause the problem.  We cover all the likely ones in an order that makes sense when diagnosing the issue at home. This article is written with the assumption that you are looking for a way to get your Subaru Outback … Read more

Subaru Outback Bad Fuel Pump: Symptoms, Causes, + Diagnosis

A bad fuel pump can cause a myriad of problems for your Subaru Outback, making it essential to be aware of the warning signs that indicate trouble. Your fuel pump is responsible for pushing fuel from your car’s fuel tank to the engine, but when it starts to fail, your engine may suffer run rough, … Read more

Subaru Outback: Bad Alternator → Symptoms & Diagnosis

A bad alternator can leave your Subaru Outback without power and unable to move.  Alternators don’t always go bad in the exact same way.  We’ll cover the symptoms of when an alternator goes bad, and how to diagnose a bad one (which is really pretty easy).   How Your Outback’s Alternator Works The alternator’s job … Read more

Subaru Outback Bad Fuel Filter: Symptoms, Causes, Hot to Fix

A bad fuel filter is one of the worst problems that can happen to your Subaru Outback.  When the filter fails, it can limit the amount of fuel that enters the engine.   Without proper fuel pressure, your car will not run at all.  With that in mind, most of the symptoms of a bad fuel filter revolve … Read more