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Thank you!

I own a 99 Legacy Outback and had to change my front brakes for inspection. The outer pad was twice as worn as the inner. Common problem? I tow a small boat ( 1200 lbs ) -- not that it should matter. Any ideas as to what is wrong? As always, I apprecriate the responses. Kev

My mechanic told me that it would cost $175.00 labor to replace the front rotors because they need pulled ( not sure what that means ) vs. the rear ( cost $60 ) because they don't need pulled. Sorry I'm such a novice regarding these things, but is the process the same to remove the front and back rotors? Should it cost that much more to pull the front vs. the rear? I'd appreciate any help. Thanks Kevin

How difficult is it to replace the front rotors on a 99 Outback? Should this be left for my trusty mechanic or is it somewhat simplistic?

99' Outback. Need front and rear. What should I expect to pay? thanks

I have a 99 Legacy Outback. Anyone?

I looked into purchasing a tranny cooler when I originally purchased by boat and I didn't find anyone who markets one for my Subaru. Dealer, internet and I think I posted here and I couldn't find one! Can someone help??

Thanks for your post. You made my day! We had the 60k service recently which would've changed the fluid in the transmission. Like you said, maybe it was a bit too full. I sure hope so. I never was able to locate a tranny cooler for this car.

I have a 99 OBW automatic. We have only 57k miles on our car. I was towing a boat (1200lbs.) and noticed white smoke coming from the right side engine compartment. Pulled over and found small amount of fluid on the ground and on passenger side of tranny. All fluid levels check okay and it wasn't overheating. I was able to drive it home without problem. AFter two days in the garage -- no leaks found on garage floor. Dealer cleaned engine and added dye to engine and tranny and said to return in 300- 400 miles. Dealer said it was tranny fluid that had leaked and after I told him my leak occurred when towing he said that if the tranny gets hot an escape valve lets the fluid out to avoid damage? Is this bullsh## or what? Never heard of such a claim! Anyway, presently no charge for this service and no receipt for present service. This dealer (Bowser, PA)has been nothing but stand-up until this point. Comments??????

I haven't had a chance yet to read all the threads associated with the engine problems. What does having a Phase II block w/Phase I heads mean to me -- better reliability? I'm having bad day dreams because of this problem with my car!

I live in Pennsylvania. If I have the DOHC, then I'm assuming it's a Phase I? Also, any ideas on the oil leak and costs? Thanks

I have the 2.5 liter engine but, how do I determine if I have a phase I or II engine in my car? Based upon some responses here, the phase II motor is much better. I presently have an oil leak(not sure from where), need service and I'm concerning it's gonna be expensive. Only 57K on my car. My service manual states that the Time belt should be changed every 100k -- is this an indication of which motor I have? Also, I'd appreciate common oil leak causes and costs?? Thanks