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Good to know! Thanks!

I understand that 116K is a long time to ask favors from Subaru but my rear diff should not be having issue yet. I haven't had any unmatched tires. There is no leak on the rear diff. I got my 30/60/90 services. I don't know if the dealer (Eastside Subaru - Titus) did service on my rear diff. Just to get a second opinion, I took my car into AWD Auto in Kirkland (indi-shop) and they had it for 2 hours and said that it wasn't the rear diff and that the noise was minor. I am however, getting my timing belt service done along with my water pump and cam seals, etc. Maybe the noise was coming from the belts. I just got bit from the dealer that I have been going to for the last 4 years. I actually trust the indi-guy more so now because the dealer was trying to suggest getting a new car if the maintenance and repairs were going to be expensive.

I have a 2005 Outback with 116K miles and I was just notified yesterday by the dealer shop that my rear differential was the problem to the noise that I been having. They disregarded any wheel bearing issues. He also suggest that the estimate was going to be at minimum $1000.00 to inspect which components were worn or damage. All said an done it could be $1500.00 + parts and labor. I am going to take it to an indi-shop to get a second take. My question: Should the rear differential on a 2005 be of an issue in the first place? Should I negotiate with Subaru on a possible warranty extension? Thanks!