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I know, I saw the button and said can you press that for me? My manger won't let me, unless you buy the new sensor then I can do it. That is when I decided it was a good time to leave!

Thanks Cookie, I ran to autozone to pull the code, they said they could reset it but might fry my computer?! I am hoping it will go away on its own, I will try to disconnect the battery and see if that works. Thanks!

I just got done changing my timing belt, water pump, re-sealed oil pump, etc. All went relatively smoothly. Then when I refilled my coolant, I got some air trapped, and the car they a check engine light. Got the fluid all refilled and pulled the code. PO115 coolant sensor. So now how do I get this light to go off? Or did I fry the sensor?

I am in the middle of replacing my timing belt, and the last time it was done on my car they did not put the timing belt guard back on, so it is not there. Is this really necessary? I know these are only on manual cars, and I have not had it on mine for the last 60k but wanted to know anyone’s thoughts on this. Do I have to have it since autos do not?

Thanks!

Great, is there a good site for de-coding the codes?

How do you pull codes on a 91 subaru? I have a freind with a check engine light on his car.

I was planning a day but wanted to make sure I did not need 2 days.

How much time on average, barring issues, will it take to replace timing belt, water pump, re-seal oil pump, etc. I am pretty handy, have done this on older roos but not on a 2.2. Just want to know what kind of time to schedule for this job.

I agree with Cookie, 60k is too early, I would go 90 or 100k and change the water pump, cam and crank seals, oil pump seals.

Both of my Legacy get better mileage than any of my EA subarus. My father's 03 2.5 auto gets 28 mpg, I never broke 30 in any of my little ea roos.

My 92 AWD 5sp Wagon got 32mpg and my current 96 5spd legacy outback gets 30mpg.

I used to hate timing belts also until I had to replace a chain, major pia compaired to the belts. 90-96 2.2 are non interference motors. 97 and up 2.2 are hitters, so are all 2.5 90-94 Legacy will get you 30 mpg with AWD.

I am using Mozilla right now? Have always used it.

Sorry this is not true. First off, the AWD systems used in Subarus differ, depending on what transmission you have. Automatic-equipped Subarus use a computer-controlled hydraulic clutch pack, similar to those found in an automatic transmission, to transfer torque to the rear axle when the sensors detect a 20% difference in axle rotation speeds between the front and rear axles. Normally torque is split 90 front/10 rear. Not really all that different from most of the other AWD systems. Manual-equipped Subarus use a viscous coupling, similar to a limited slip differential (and certain full-time 4WD transfer cases) where under normal, dry circumstances the torque is split 50/50 until the physical difference of the rotational speeds of the axles causes the hydraulic fluid in the coupling to heat up to the point where it acts as a clutch, forcing the two axles to turn at the same speed. It's basically the sameas full-time 4WD without the extra low gear. It can transfer torque front and back almost 100/0 or 0/100 if necessary.

Older 2.2t go forever, I have seen many with over 300k on the clock. Now the 1.8t was an issue but the 2.2 turbo was bullet proof.

Josh is totally on the ball here. The 5spd are rear but nothing near that rare.

It will work great, it is just stop leak so if it is already leaking it will just go to that leak and seal it up.

Phase II 2.5 the HG leak externally, so this is looks like the symptoms my father-in-laws 03 was having. It came a went, he never overheated but the external leak is a sign that the HG is failing. Just be glad it is under warranty.

Great tire, this is the only true all weather tire in the world. This is the only all-season tire with the snow flake symbol. I would get a set if I did not drive 30,000 miles a year and already have a set of dedicated studs. You might also check tire rack?

WOW if I paid that for an all season tire I would flip out! I got a set of dedicated studded snow tires and all season for my outback for $500 total.

97 was the first year of the hood scoops, but this is an easy swap. Yes there are issues, the 1.8 and 2.2 have some rare HG issues. I just purchased a 1990 Legacy for my brother that blew a HG and it has 135,000 miles. It is fixed now and ready for another 200k. It is rare but still could be an issue. The 2.5 has a higher failure rate but probably around 10-20 percecent failure rate.

BTW none of the 96 legacy obw have hood scoop 2.2 or 2.5. If it is a manual 5 spd then it is a 2.2, if it is automatic 2.5 Also the 2.5 is not the only subaru motor that has had HG issues, 2.2, 1.8, etc. have also had issues.

Just a couple of corrections. The forester is built on the Impreza platform, so it is a very tall Impreza. The Baja is built on the legacy platform.

Thanks 100k until you need to do a timing belt, HG should be good for well ove 100k