bocash3

THANKS, Fellows!! I forgot to mention that mice have been taking sunflower seed into the engine compartment and gnawing the hood insulation and stuff near the firewall. I suspect the rodents may have eaten insulation off of a wire or two................. Meanwhile, am driving the car because I do not have time to take it to a mechanic immediately. The air bag has a recall, so I may take it in to a Subaru dealer and have both problems taken care of at once. Thanks once again!! Bo

Howdy to the board. 2014 Outback, 2.5, Premium edition, 48,000 miles. A month ago, a mechanic left the oil filler cap off when changing oil. 24 hours later, I noted the oil light came on. A full quart had blown out through the opening and all over the engine. This may have nothing to do with the current problem, however................ Today after driving down a steep driveway, the Check Engine light, Brake Lights, Cruise Control symbol light, and what appears to be a Traction symbol light all came on. I stopped the vehicle, turned off the engine and let it rest a few minutes. When I cranked the engine to return home, all of these lights/warnings came back on again. Once home, I checked the oil and did a general scan of all wires under the hood and saw nothing wrong. What I am dealing with? Many thanks in advance, Bo Cash, western NC