Downsides to the 2003 3.0L 6cyl?

[Guest]

Have a line on an '03 outback with the 6- any known problems?

What gas mileage compared to the 2.5?


Thanks-

Dave

 

[Jim Stewart]

Have a line on an '03 outback with the 6- any known problems?

I have a '05 outback with the 6 and have had
zero problems. It's much quieter and smoother
than the 2.5. No complaints.

What gas mileage compared to the 2.5?

Hard to tell. Seems about the same,
but I don't have any hard numbers.

Maybe a bit poorer around town, but
no difference on the road.

 

[Carl 1 Lucky Texan]

Have a line on an '03 outback with the 6- any known problems?

What gas mileage compared to the 2.5?


Thanks-

Dave

We had the A/C suction and discharge hoses replaced due to leakage of
refrigerant.

that's all I recall.


Carl

 

[Guest]

Go for it. I have a 2001 with a 4 and had the head gasket issues the
4 is known for. Otherwise, they're fab vehicles.

If it's due for a timing belt or coolant work take it to a dealer or
someone with Subaru experience who knows the problems with OEM
tensioners (and can try an aftermarket one), and the burping
procedure for replacing the coolant.

The H6 has a chain (no maint) and I hear pretty low #s for city
driving, but good highway numbers, the faster the better the mileage
seems to get.


Dave

 

[Todd H.]

Have a line on an '03 outback with the 6- any known problems?

What gas mileage compared to the 2.5?

Go for it. I have a 2001 with a 4 and had the head gasket issues the
4 is known for. Otherwise, they're fab vehicles.

If it's due for a timing belt or coolant work take it to a dealer or
someone with Subaru experience who knows the problems with OEM
tensioners (and can try an aftermarket one), and the burping
procedure for replacing the coolant.

 

[number 9]

Does any of the newer Subies have timimg belt???

 

[Carl 1 Lucky Texan]

Does any of the newer Subies have timimg belt???

All the 4 cylinders.

check www.cars101.com for specs and features.

Carl