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@nipper just rolled over 300,000km and the engine is original. Belt was done at 260-270k i believe, although I don't think the guy did the belt correctly. I also noticed oil sludge build up under certain spots at the bottom of the timing belt cover. That guy also forgot to torque down my harmonic pulley which came loose. As well as a few steering universals he forgot to tighten as well when he did the rack and pinion. So god knows if the belt was done correct. Ha never thought about the flywheel. I don't really want to change my flywheel atm though XD

Oh i thought you were asking him to drive 500miles on a full tank to see if it runs out of fuel.

Cat was done last year about 40,000km ago. O2 no one is 100% sure so ill give it a try. The wires on the car don't look to good, so ill order a set and the o2 sensor. About the vacuum guage ill give it a try, i am going to get a compression guage and vacumme gauge then to determine if my timing belt might be off a tooth, and ill figure out the vacuum gauge thing. I noticed if I hit the brakes repedetively at idle i can get the engine to almost die then eventually the engine rev's up. Might be normal but just thought id ask.

lol sorry but I am picky when things aren't perfect. I got 20mpg in on the highway without flooring it often. To be honest fuel economy seems better when I am more heavy on the throttle then when going slower. When my mom drives the car gets about 16-18 city mileage. With me or my dad its like 20-22mpg oddly lol. Yes I did use a cloth and some throttle body cleaner to clean out the throttle body. Not the iac yet though. To be honest I still haven't found it:lol: If someone could point it out that would be greatly appreciated, before hand ill purchase the gasket for the iac because I heard it won't seal correctly after I take it apart. Main thing I want to know is why my plugs are very carboned up after little mileage. BTW I don't always floor it and don't do jackrabbit starts when not needed

How responsive should it be to the throttle? I find it to be not very responive like if i floor it takes like 3/4 of a second to respond, doesn't even seem to respond quickly if i give it light throttle either. Could this explain why the car seems like it lost power? I am wondering if I should change the o2 sensor as I think i should get better then 19mpg on a N/A. So far the engine has been seafoamed, air filter replaced, plugs and wires replaced, MAF sensor cleaned with electronic cleaner, fuel filter replaced, but with a non oem filter, PCV replaced, cracked knock sensor replaced, ECU temp sensor replaced. What I noticed though was my spark plugs with only like maybe 5,000KM were very carboned up and black and one plug even had sludge on the tip. The plugs were NGK G powers. This time I am using V-powers but seems to drive the same. Help is well appreciated thanks. Sorry for the long post.

I wouldnt drill through the block. I would mount it on a bracket instead.

over 500miles

There is a awesome thread. If you ask me it is a clutch issue. I doubt the solenoid would wear out " " it would either die or work. Here is a great thread to help you fix the problem in the driveway. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=55651&highlight=bad+gear+good+torque+bind

A o2 sensor can make performance worse correct?

Iridiums I beleive are fine although plugs can go every 20-80k miles. Give some V-power coppers ago at a $1 a piece its worth a shot.

Plugs and wires no doubt. Alot cheaper as well. Go OEM for the wires and for the plugs go with NGK v powers. g powers suck lol i have compared doesn't take much to kill the g power plugs and i lost performance with g powers.

DINO oil or any synthic really if you don't mind spending hte extra few $$ in 10w-30. If the temperatures are colder like close to freezing then 5w-30.

Well you said this happened all of a sudden anything is possible. Could have been bad fuel. is the car driving any different? meaning more rough and slower? So many different possible things, even just a bad tank of gas.

I suggest you try replacing the fuel filter and/or plugs and wires.

Thanks guys and ya its kilometers lol. Not really just tell someone that the speedometer unit was change if you plan on selling the car. Mark down the numbers somewhere. Was it fun replacing the speedometer unit lol.

Tell me exactly what you have replaced so far?

Says EJ22 beside your vehicle info you will NO DOUBT get there

I hit the big 300k mark. This is the first car my dad has owned that rolled over to 300k with pretty much everything original except the stupid transmission we got screwed over with lol. Here is the first pic I was getting ready Then she rolled over

Actually should be around 40-50F. Did you check out the fuel filter?

I replaced mine and gained 2-4mpg was $20 sensor well worth it. Also take a look at your knock sensor ill bet its cracked if you haven't replaced it.

Should be on your left side. Wait figured out a way to give you a direct link. http://www.surrealmirage.com/subaru/engine.html

You don't need it. Just use the procesdure here. http://www.surrealmirage.com/subaru/subaru.html Click notes and tips, then click engine related.

Dude sounds awesome. Looks good to. Is this stock ride height and is the ride pretty good even with those low profile wheels? BTW sounds like you hit the curb when you came in but awesome camera footage XD

Change the fuel filter, plugs, wires,air filter,pcv. Just small things to try in hopes of fixing the issue. Also try some seafoam in the tank to clean the injectors. Did you check what the code was???

Why not just use seafoam the safe way?