My 2005 Outback 2.5i runs rough at stops, smell of gas in the car. Mechanic says it's the fuel pump. 105,000 miles. Seems odd to have a fuel pump go bad at that mileage.

 

Anyone else run into this? How does one access the fuel pump on this vehicle? Looked under the car and didn't even see a fuel line!

 

Thanks, Rick

Hi,

Since no one who knows for sure has responded, I'll suggest that the FP could be the culprit even @ 105K.

 

On older Subies the fuel pump is accessed from the top - directly behind the rear seats, pull up the carpet and there should be a cover. Remove that and you'll see the top of the fuel pump assembly. Like THIS. And another LINK for the older Outbacks.

 

GL,

Td

Edited November 13, 201015 yr by wtdash

Thanks for the info. Looks pretty simple to replace.

So, I was going to change the plugs and wires on this car anyway and when I was installing the new plugs Saturday discovered that one plug wire was totally loose at the plug! Runs fine now, apparently no fuel pump issue.

 

Whew!

Cool! Sounds like you need a new mechanic! The unburned fuel (smell) was the clue...he just went to fuel pump vs. ignition issue.

 

TD

Because your car was driven for a while with one plug not fireing, I suggest you change your car's oil right away, particularly if oil on the dip stick appears runny, and smells like gasoline. Unburned gas runs down the cylinder walls into the oil pan to dilute the oil, and make for poor lubrication.

 

If a lot of gasoline accumulates in the oil pan, there is a chance that the gas fumes will explode. I have heard of this happening on old cars with carburetors.