SRGAbe
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Folks,
About three months ago, my check engine light came on and the dealer diagnosed it as the knock-sensor problem and replaced it. Since then, my gas-mileage has dropped noticeably. It was not great to start with (on hi-test!). It has gone down from about 20 mpg to about 15.4.
Naturally I am reluctant to go back to dealer for another $75 on diagnosing this if there is something I can do myself.
Any suggestions?
Sam
Short Block Replacement
in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX
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Folks,
I have a 96 Outback (2.5) with a little over 100,000 miles on it. I had a coolant leak and the dealeship has diagnosed it as needing a new short block. The estimate is $4700 and the blue book on the car is $4100. Is this a wise move or is it the start of worse things to come. I love the car and with winter approaching, I would like to keep it rather than spend more for a late model used one.
Thanks.
It cost me $ 5000 after a 10 % discount!. A dealer installed shortblock, new water pump and timing belt and a couple of heads.
They asked me to break it in by driving at different RPMs, any suggestions from the guru community?
Thanks.
Sam