2005 Subaru Legacy
2005 Subaru Legacy questions and answers
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Q: Where to get a Keyless Entry FOB for my 2005 Subaru Legacy?
I recently bought a used 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5i from a dealer, and it didn't come with the keyless entry FOB. It's my understanding that keyless entry is standard on my car. So, if this is the case how do I get a new one from the manufacturer? I don't want to pay $200 for a new system only to find out all I needed was a $40 part from the Subaru.
A: You can get a new one at the dealer. They can program the car to recognize the new keyless system or you can read in your manual to find out how to do it yourself.
If the part (the fob) costs too much for you at Subaru, I see 29 hits for "subaru legacy keyless" on eBay. The factory OEM ones that I checked seem to be used, but "excellent" condition. There are many with a Buy-It-Now price of $12-20 and about $5-6 shipping. There is a seller there called "midwestkeyless" who has been a member since 2-24-04 and he has 12,945 positive feedback votes and only 11 negative. There is a seller called "autokeystore" who provides an 800 number for programming support.
Q: Does my 2005 Subaru Legacy GT require premium fuel?
Have 2005 Subaru Legacy GT Turbo that calls for premium fuel. Will the knock sensor take care of it if I use regular? Understand the power may be down slightly, but would it cause any damage in the long term? The car has almost 27K miles on it. Thanks.
A: Theres no damage to your engine using regular fuel. It just would affect your car's performance.
Q: Where do I plug in an engine block heater on a 2005 Subaru Legacy?
I just want a general idea as to where it attaches. A friend is supposed to install it for me. Thanks!
A: a block heater is typically on the radiator hose and has a plug that sticks through the grill. so if you are installing it yourself just follow the instructions, and you might want to buy an extra radiator hose just in case.
http://autorepair.about.com/library/faqs/bl119e.htm
there are many kinds of block heaters moron! Before you tell someone they are wrong you may want to pull your head out of your butt(thats the lump 3 feet above your head) and do a little research!
Q: 2005 Subaru Legacy GT Wagon- which replacement tire to buy?
Anyone know if it's possible to replace the 215/45ZR17 stock tires with something that is a bit "cushier" and not as low-profile without affecting safety? The ride on these tires has always been a bit bumpy, and one is really low on tread, so I need to look into replacements. I would love advice on great value replacement tires. Something that is more cushy would be great too.
A: Here is a tire that will do the job for you!
Goodyear Eagle featuring ResponsEdge Technology.
On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the best...
Ride Comfort 10
Quite Ride 10
Responsiveness 10
Gripping Traction 9
Snow Traction 8
Wet Traction 9
Dry Traction 9
Anyhow, visit the Goodyear site to read more...maybe read some reviews from epinion.com
Q: 2005 subaru legacy ck engine light?
I have a 2005 subaru legacy with 53k miles. The check engine light came on along with the cruise control light. The cruise control light is flashing green but the ck engine light stays on. I have had electrical problems with it in the past is this related to electrical problems??
Forgot to mention I did do that. It seemed to go on after I got gas, but it stayed on. It did turn off for about 2 miles after I started it, but it went on again
A: We had a 2000 outback sport that had similar check engine light issues. I'd suggest checking your gas cap first. Subaru's gas caps if not properly closed can cause a check engine light, make sure centered and spin cap until here a few clicks to make sure it's fully closed. Otherwise the only thing to do really is to have a system check done. Our check engine light started w/ a catalytic replacement, so obviously our situation needed attention but even after the repair was completed we still had the light come on occasionally for what appeared to be no reason.
Q: Subaru Legacy 2005 whirling sound?
I have a Subaru Legacy 2005 which now makes a whirling sound whenever I turn the heat on. Any ideas of what is wrong?
A: I assume it is when you turn on the blower to circulate the heat around the car.It sounds like there is something after going into the heater blower and when the blower is on it rattling around inside.Pull the hood and find the blower unit which is probably center ways just under the windshield and have a look.
Hope this helps.
Q: can you help me choose speakers for my car? 2005 subaru legacy.?
i know nothing about speakers. i want to get new speakers for my 2005 subaru legacy.
i want them to be reallyyyy loud for a good deal but i dont know what makes them loud or what makes them good quality and i dont know which ones would fit my car
A: For front speakers, get components with a high sensitivity rating and give them the wattage they call for.
For subs..
The box is most of what makes it loud. You will need a ported box if you want it loud. I would recommend 2 12" subs in the largest ported box you can fit in your car.
Brand is not that important, as long as it is a reputable brand that has been around for awhile. And you don't need 8,000 watt subs to be loud, you need a good box, and a pair of subs and an amp that matches those subs. I would stick with 2 500 watt subs and a 1000 watt amplifier. Pioneer, kenwood, sony, jbl, are all good name brands.
If you have several thousand dollars to spend, you might want to look at JL, Diamond, Phoenix gold, elemental designs.
Stay away from boss, pyle, lanzar, audiobahn, and lightning audio.
Q: 2005 Subaru Legacy Cobb tuning?
I want to install a Cobb Stage Power package on a 2005 subaru Legacy GT. i know there are two stages, but my question was if i could just buy the stage 2 kit, with out the stage one kit?
like is it necessary to buy the stage 1, and then the stage 2 after? or can i just go straight to 2?
hope that makes sense
A: Stage 2 includes stage 1. Stage 1 is the Accessport. Stage 2 adds the downpipe and catback exhaust.
Q: How difficult is it to change the oil on a 2005 Subaru Legacy GT? ?
A: Not difficult at all. Drain the oil, replace the filter, fill the oil, done.
Q: what kind of oil filter does a 2005 subaru legacy have?
A: The 2.5 ltr engine oil filter is manufactured by Tokyo Roki Co., LTD. Subaru # 15208AA100.
The 3.0 ltr is made in the U.S.
Subaru # SOA5165109
Q: Any body have any pictures of a/their 2005 or newer Subaru Legacy any package?
Just looking for pictures for a project. The reason i am asking here is i just want normal pictures not the ones photo shopped for wallpapers...
Thanks
A: Go to legacygt.com Lot's of pics to choose from.
Q: I'm looking at buying a 2005 Subaru Legacy GT Limited with 45,000 miles, will it last me a while?
I'm looking for a nice Subaru Legacy within my budget and can't afford a new one (I've looked). My only thought is that 45,000 comes with no warranty and I can find other brands of cars that are newer and less miles for less than what I'd pay for this Subaru. I'm concerned on the reliability, especially with the GT model. Will this car likely cause me problems or will it most likely be problem free?
A: You should still be within the powertrain warranty on a 2005 (5 years, 60000 miles from original in-service date - if the dealer doesn't know the in-service date, a Carfax report will tell you) which will cover the engine, transmission, and All-Wheel Drive system. The powertrain warranty covers the turbocharger, which, assuming the car has been taken care of, is the only thing prone to go on these cars. If you do your oil changes as suggested (every 3750 miles), rotate the tires every other oil change, have an alignment done once a year, and remember to put premium gas in it, the car should serve you well for years to come. Subaru transmissions are rock solid as long as you take care of them (ie, make sure your tires wear evenly - tires with different amounts of wear are the fastest way to mess up an AWD car) and there is no reason you shouldn't get 150-200000 miles out of it. The All-Wheel Drive system is integrated into the transmission itself (Subaru's don't have a transfer case) so as long as you take care of the transmission you will never have a problem with the AWD. The boxer engine has extremely low amounts of wear and tear; I routinely take in Subarus with over 300000 miles on them with the original engine. I've even seen a few with over 500000. The one thing to bear in mind is that you're buying a turbo: the engine is subjected to higher pressure levels, so it is imperative you take care of it. If you keep up with the factory recomended service schedule, it will be a reliable car for years to come. If you are the kind of person who tends to neglect their car (like me!) you'll probably want to stay away from the GT and get into the more forgiving 2.5i model.
PS - The 2005 GT has a timing chain, not a belt, so it should not require replacement.
Q: Does a 2005 Subaru Legacy GT depreciate quickly? What did one cost new?
I was looking into buying one and looked up the KBB price for private party and it was like $17000 in excellent condition. That doesn't seem right...
A: For a small car, the subaru's don't get very good MPG. If gas continues to climb they wont hold their value.
Q: 2005 Subaru legacy gt or 2004 Subaru WRX?
wich car will be cheaper to insure? faster? will out handle?
A: The Legacy GT is still a very fast and fun to drive car, plus with tons of refinement the WRX can't match. Also, I would think that the Legacy might actually be cheaper to insure because the WRX is considered a full out performance car that is often driven recklessly, making it a red-flag vehicle for insurance companies.
Q: My trasmition seems little slow (2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5i)?
After driving my fiance's Ford Focus I noticed that my Subaru takes a long time to downshift, compared to hers. I takes a while both while in automatic and when I have it in the "sportshift" mode.
Downshifting from 3rd to 1st (for going from a winding onramp onto the freeway) there's a couple seconds where you can feel it going through the gears. But on her focus, it's a much much faster downshift.
I still have about 600 miles left on my factory warranty, so if there's something wrong with the transmition, I can take it in to get fixed, but I don't want to waste my time on it if it's just the way it is.
Does anyone have any experience with this, or maybe know anything about it?
A: That's the way Subaru automatic transmissions are - at least my 2002 Legacy (4-speed, without a sportshift mode) is like that. Check the transmission fluid level by following the procedure outlined in the manual. Check when the engine and transmission are warm. Replace the fluid every 25,000 to 30,000 miles.
If you have only 600 miles left on the warranty, the dealer may not want to fix it under warranty - they may stall or tell you there's nothing wrong with it. Don't put too much faith in any warranty.