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Took it to the garage - apparently it needs a new knock sensor according to code reader. Getting it done tomorrow.

Got a set of Michelin Pilot Alpines here in Scotland. Put them on last year and run them in all seasons - sometimes it hard to tell winter from summer in Scotland:) . I have been impressed with them in the snow we had - mind you this is the first time I have had a vehicle with snow tyres all round.

Thanks for the replies. Am in Scotland. Tried editing my profile - but now it shows me as being in Georgia! Dont know of any way of checking codes except via dealer. I'll get it booked in for them to look at.

Legacy 2.5, 2001 MY, 96,000 miles. The other day when I started it the ECL came on. I checked the engine oil and found level was low - below minimum mark. Added 1 litre and all was good. I have since driven 200 miles no ECl coming on. Then today light comes on again while driving. I checked the oil level and it hasnt moved from where it was after I topped it off - mid way between high and low marks. Added about 150 mls oil waited a few miutes then started engine - light is now out again. I dont have ability to get codes but wonder if someone could hazard a guess as to what is wrong. I can understand why the ECL came on when oil level was low but now its OK, level hasnt changed and it came on again, just to go away after a bit more oil added. So to me it does appear to be oil level related. Oil and filter last changed at 90,000 miles. Thanks for any help.

Thanks for the replys guys. It does seem a bit of a lottery. Did a search here for timing belts and there has been lots of discussiion threads and varying milages recomended. I think I will go with at least 60 k miles and probably inspect for longer mileage.

One thing I have always noticed on my 2001 2.5 manual Legacy is what can best be desribed as a burning smell anytime I get out of the car after I have been in stop go traffic. I am assuming this is the clutch? Car has 85,000 miles on it and still appears OK. Is this smell a common feature of Subarus?