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Ok, how to you check for torque bind? Do you turn the wheel all the way to one side and do small circles slowley? If there is torque bind, how bad is that to fix? or does that just the start of many bad things to come and stay away? thanks!

It's an automatic......how do you know if you can replace the mount? Forgive me, i'm not the most mechanically inclined person. what should I look for? thanks!

Sorry, they said it needed a transmission mount, not engine mount. I'd be driving it from Baltimore back to Nashville, does that sound kind of risky? I think the price is right, but kind of scared to drive it all that way or do you think it's no big deal. thanks!

Hey just wanted to say that you guys and gals have helped me so much since i've been here, it's like i have my own personal mechanics.....Anyway found a 95 Legacy L wagon for sale with 74k miles, auto. 2.2L, asking $2,500. They said a mechanic told them it needed a transmision mount - costing around $200. They want to sell it as-is. Does this sound like it could be a big problem. What's the worst case scenerio driving it like this, will it just rattle the car? once again thanks for the help!

Ok, I found this 1991 Loyale wagon for sale, with 140k miles, manual, 4wd, new tires, runs good, asking $850 obo. It has the 1.8L in it.....Is there anything I should look out for with this engine? Is it as reliable as the 2.2L? Anything that you guys could tell me about this car would be much appreciated.....it seems like a good deal and I think it might go fast, thanks for the help!

I'm trying to decide between these two cars: 1. 1995 Subaru Legacy Auto, 2.2 L, 64,000 miles, good shape, $4100 2. 1995 Subaru Legacy Outback, manual, 2.2L, 132,000 miles, good shape, $3400. I can't decide which one to go with, correct me if i'm wrong, but this was the only year of the outbacks that had the 2.2 L? Any problems with these 95's that I should look out for......thanks for the help!

Midas says they use semi-metallic pads when they do the job, will this be ok, or do they need to be organic? thanks

Does anyone know what kind of pads are required for a 99 Outback? thanks

have you hear anything about Just Brakes service. Also, the pads they use are Sentra by the way.

Ok, here's the deal, I called back the Dealer and he said for pads and to turn the rotors is $250 for front and $250 for the rear and the check the brake lines. So, plan B. I called Just Brakes here in Denver and they said the can put new pads and turn rotors on front and rear, and check lines for $95. He said they use Centrix (sp?) brake pads.

a 99 Outback. I've been quoted at $250 for parts and labor. He said they have to do more than just put new pads on or something. I thought that seemed a little high.

I'm taking my 99 Outback to get the 60k scheduled checkup and wondered if anyone knows a good dealer or Denver area. Thanks a lot for the help!

The 97 Legacy L wagon (2.2) has 47,000 miles and the 99 Outback Wagon (2.5) has 69,000 miles. Both are in great shape, would you trade the 99 Outback straight up for the 97? I have the Outback by the way.

I'm curious, how much did you pay for it? Thanks

you've got mail, also some good news. Have a great day!

I've got a 99 Outback, Auto., run synthetic Mobile 1, and I just got 28.7 mpg on my last tank.....I was rather impressed to say the least. I've also got a K&N air filter and a tornado air attachment. This is a combo of 70% city and 30% highway driving.

setright and ron, thanks for those posts that made me feel a lot better about the situation. I'm going to flush the coolant ASAP and hopefully it'll clean the system out. About the radiator cap, i'll look into that also, where can I get a replacement? I've got bad luck, so I always tend to think of worst case scenario right off the bat. Thanks guys!

Thanks for all of the help, well I went back out and checked it the reserve tank and it appears to have a sligh oil film on the top, f'n a. I'm fecked aren't I? It's only got 67k miles, this is truely dissapointing. Anyone want to buy a 99 Outback? :-\ Well, back to the drawing board. I'm scared to take it in, hell to even drive it.

Ok, here's the deal. I have a 99 Outback with 67k miles on it. The car has never overheated. After I drove it for about 15 minutes and reached home I decided to look under the hood. I had the car running and I opened the reserve tank and noticed some small bubbles, not too many, just a few every couple of seconds or so. I was/still am pissed. I've been reading nothing but blown HG stories on here for the last month, so it really made me feel sick to my stomach. Is it normal at all to have some bubbles in the reserve after driving. Also, the coolant looks green and there is no sign of sludge or oil in the reserve tank. Someone tell me some good news please! Thanks

I'm considering getting my coolant flushed/changed on my 99 Outback at Lynn's because I don't know how, i'm worried about not getting all of the air pockets out and stuff. Have you guys ever taken it to a place like this for a coolant flush and oil change? Is this a good or bad idea? The only subaru dealer is like 1.25 hours away and they charge an arm and a leg. Thanks for the help!

in my newly acquired 99 Outback (66k miles). I have never changed the coolant myself on a Subaru before (I don't want to f it up). The question is, should I do this myself or take it to the dealer and have them do it? I have read about making sure you get all of the air out and stuff, but not sure if I know how. Also, what do you flush the system with? I read the manual and it sounds pretty easy, but it doesn't say anything about getting the trapped air out, so I'm kind of lost. Thanks for the help!

That is the question. Also what brand of oil would you reccomend to put in a 99 Outback? While we're at it, is there a special kind of coolant that you should use? Thanks guys!

Since knowbody here has a membership, I'm going to have get the history through one of these. Which one has a more accurate history report. I'm going to buy (maybe) a 1999 OBW with 67,000 miles on it.

OK, here's what I found out, pretty interesting if you ask me........ Also new for '99, but not available to us mortals, is the Outback Special Services Vehicle (SSV). This is a slightly decontented Outback aimed at law enforcement, fire, and rescue services and priced at $19,995 (a few grand below the normal base Outback). Its features include white paint only, no roof rack, no keyless, no radio, no speakers, and no antenna, but with auto transmission and the cold weather package standard. It's a special dealer order, with proof of eligibility required. All other features appear to be there, though - power everything, the 2.5l engine, the same wheels. So if you see an Outback with a lightbar, smile and wave... The funny thing is, the one that I'm looking at it Green/grey and has a CD player and a roof rack.

Ok, I went to the carfax website and put in the VIN # and this is what it gave me: VIN: 4S3BG6851X7659309 Year/Make/Model: 1999 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBK/SSV/LTD/30TH Body Style: Station Wagon Engine Type: 2.5L H4 PFI DOHC 16V Manufactured In: UNITED STATES Search Results: 6 records found in our database What the heck does the SSV mean? I want to see what they have in their records sooooooo bad. Thanks if you can help me out.