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I also have a 06 mine is the NA 2.5 engine . I changed the oil the other day and it was a PIA. I was not able to use my old strap wrench I have to buy the socket type wrench . It should not be to difficult next time .This was the 1st change so the filter was put on at the factory. Mike k

I have had the same problem on my 02 outback since new . MIne is really bad when you slow down to go thru the ezpass toll here. When accelerate away my rpms will jump up about 400-500 like im reving in neutral. Then it will bang into the gear . I have had the car looked at about a dozen times . I have evaen driven with the service rep and had it do it . They tried to say it is normal. The did a line pressure and clutch pressure check and the came back normal.I have learned to drive different now, I slow down to 15-20 miles going through the toll and that will make a much smoother shift . I have the trans serviced per subaru every 30k miles .

Well changed back to the castrol . What a difference my car is so happy now . I still have the slap but not nearly as loud or as long . I sent my oil into Blackstone lab when I changed the castrol out . I got back my best report yet . Mike

Well it has been 10 days on the rotella oil . Even with the weather getting warm it still knocks bad . I'm going to change the oil again this weekend . I'm going back to the castrol 10w30 start up in the green bottle . It seemed to be the best to quiet the slap noise . Mike K

OK all, Found the rotella 5w40 at wally world. Was excited because i found it I didn't read the bottle .It is a syn oil. I have tried syn oil mobil 1 and it does nothing for the slap noise . The last oil change i used the castrol start up and it really quieted the slap down . With the rotella it makes the car sound like there is no oil at all. The slap is real bad and I have lifter noise for the 1st time . So I.m going to change back to the castrol this weekend .I'll let ya know what the outcome is . I also got a suby filter from the dealer and wow is it small and black not white . I think I'm going to use the purilator filter instead. Mike K

Thanks guys , This board rules:headbang: . I'll try walmart. Mike K

Hey all . I want to try the delvac or rotella in my 02 outback to see if I can quiet the slap. The only problem is that it I can only find it in the 15w40 weight. I tried Pep Boys and Advanced auto Any suggestions on other stores to buy it in . Thanks In advanced Mike K

02 outback 62k goodyear TTT .Got them 3k miles ago and they are great.

I got them for my 02 OBW and they are great. I didn't notice any road noise and they are great in the rain . I'm also getting the same if not a little better mileage then the old tires.I would like to try them out in the snow but here in South jersey we have had none. I got mine at Sears .

I had the #2and#4 pistons replaced. The DSR for SOA in my area stated that there was a problem with the machining process with those cylinders. I also talked at some length with the Subaru tech at my dealership ,and he stated that the new pistons had a thicker coating of moly on them. That is supposed to compansate for the bigger bore clearance on the #2,4 cylinders. Also just got 4 new GY Triple tread tires installed ,great tire. MikeK

I have had the countermeasure pistons installed in my car . I have a 02 outback that developed the slap at 6k miles . BY 48k miles the knock was there all the time . I saw the my engine apart and the new pistons . I could not tell the difference between the old and new pistons . I did have some wear on the pistons by the wrist pins, but the cylinder walls looked great . I now have 59k miles on her and I still have some noise but alot quieter and it goes away in about 3mins or when temp is normal . I read somewere that a loose spark plug or loose plug wire connector could make a knocking sound . Have you checked all the plugs and wires to make sure all is tight .

Thanks MWATT i'll try it again .Maybe i.m not doing it fast enough. Mike K

I have a 02 outback . I have added the security upgrade you can purchase from the dealer . I tried to program one of my key fobs but i can't get the car to go into program mode. I followed the instructions in the owners manual but no good . I tried it about a hundred times . Anybody have any suggestions . Thanks Mike

I ordered mine from one of the subaru parts online store's .I think it was the one that Liberty Subaru has . I finally able to take the car into the dealer and they said there is a dealer only installed part to get the lights to flash. Mike K

I have an 02 outback had the #2/4 pistons replaced for slap . My noise was very bad at all temps . I still have slap but not as bad and no noise when warm. I also had the ecu reflashed for hesitation about 2 months ago. The hesitation is gone but now my car pings under load . Taking it in for some of the 60k service and going to have my TCU replaced for harsh tanny shift and harsh power transfer to rear wheels .I'm going to see if I can have them look into the pinging problem . I have had all work other then regular service done under warranty .