2007 Subaru Outback
2007 Subaru Outback questions and answers
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Q: How do i disable the seat belt alarm on my 2007 Subaru Outback please?
Any suggestions? I'm pretty handy with a spanner etc. Any help is greatly appriciated.
Please note this is not for the purpose of being reckless, i have a long driveway that i have to get out of the car to get the mail at the end of and it is very annoying to put the belt on and drive at 20ks an hour for 300 metres...
A: You will just have to put up with it. I know what you are saying I used to work at a Subaru dealer and when moving cars around it can be annoying because it chimes stops then chimes again. You'll have to live with it. Be glad you have one of the best engineered and safest cars on the road.
Q: Where is the engine number located on a 2007 Subaru Outback?
I need to know the engine number of my 2007 Subaru Outback 2.5i. This number is required for registration in Europe. Can anyone tell me where the number is located?
Thanks
A: on the block. you can also check the owners manual
Q: Would a black 2007 subaru outback look weird with subwoofers?
I already have the car but i am going to pimp it by painting it black and my sister is giving me her amps.... would this look weird if i was driving to school?
A: WEIRD IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER.
Q: How do i install a heater plug in a 2007 subaru outback,?
A: Heater plug? are you talking about block heater so that you can plug it in on cold nites?
Q: When are there going to be euro ( bling ) tail lights for a 2007 subaru outback?
I have been wanting to buy them but everywhere i look they only have impreza and wrx tail lights which makes me kind of mad.
A: http://www.hkc-speed.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=201
The Legacy Wagon's taillights are identical to the Outback's, so you shouldn't have a problem with fitment.
I myself would love to see the red ones on a Legacy Wagon/Outback.
Q: Disabling DRL's on 2007 Subaru Outback?
Has anyone successfully disabled their DRL's on the 2007 Outback? I've gotten input from www.legacygt and lightsout.org but nothing specific to 2007 outbacks. I've been under the steering column and the white connector that they say to disconnect has about 15+ wires into it and in the photo it looks like it should only have 5 so I don't think that is the right one. Any ideas?
A: On some vehicles, if you push down on the emergency brake just enough to get the light to come on on the instrument cluster, then start the car, they won't illuminate. Does not work on all vehicles.
Q: why wouldn't a 2007 subaru outback not be under factory warranty?
the dealer said all they're cars were certified, then said ours wasnt, so we'd have to pay 2500 for the warranty...it only has 13000 miles on it, why wouldnt it be certified???
A: If any type of modification has been done to the car, that will void the warranty.
Q: Will Lincoln Ls (16 inch) rims fit a 2007 Subaru Outback?
I need to know, the rims are 16'' and chrome but I dont know if the proportions are good. Thanks for the help.
A: No. Bolt patterns are different they may be 5 lug but the distance between the holes are different.
Q: Does the 2007 Subaru Outback wagon & 2007 Subaru Legacy sedan have an AUX port for MP3 players?
A: Yes, it's standard on all trim levels of both models.
Q: How much should I pay for a new 2007 Subaru Outback 2.5i (w/o limited package)???
This is what the dealership sent me:
The M.S.R.P. for this Outback is $25,843
The invoice price is $24,207
Your internet sales price is $23,499 and there is a $1,500 rebate.
The total price for this Outback is $21,999 (plus tax and fees).
This still seems a bit high to me though. I'm not very savvy when it comes to car buying, so anyone that may have some useful info for me, I would sincerely appreciate it! :)
Thanks so much!
A: OK let me make this easy for you. The invoice price on a car is what the dealer paid the manufacturer for the vehicle and what he has to pay off when he sells it to you. They are selling you the vehicle for $708 below that price less the manufacturers rebate of $1500. So they are giving you the hold back(amount they get back to off set interest the car accumulates while on the lot) How much lower do you want to get it? It is possible they may come down a bit more if you make an offer but have you even taken the time to test drive it and see if you like it well enough to buy it? Don't stroke the salesperson! They feed their family by selling cars. The price is not a bad price. They quoted it to you on the Internet where you have the leverage and not them so I am sure they were trying to earn your business.
If you want to compare other dealerships, go to www.autotrader.com and put in the vehicle you are looking for and see what prices the other dealerships are listing theirs for. Keep in mind they know people call and buy the lowest priced ones.
Q: Would a 2007 Toyota FJ-Cruiser be less harmful on the enviornment than a 2000 Subaru Outback?
My friend is a loser, and says that the emissions on his FJ are less harmful on the environment that an 8 year old Subaru. I think he's nuts. Obviously there is no comparison on gas milage.
A: newer cars are cleaner.
Q: Should i get rid of 2007 problematic subaru?
10 months ago, i bought a 2007 subaru outback limited for my wife. it had roughly 9K miles on it. During the past five months, it's been in the shop four times. First time the emergency blinkers didn't work. 2nd time there was a lot of water coming in near front passenger side. short story long, yesterday my wife's car overheated and it melted part of the radiator (which was replaced under warranty today). I'm now concerned this car is going to be a pain (if it's not entirely replaced!!) after the warranty. i still have one year on the warranty. I've been offered 19K for the car (from the dealership i bought it from for roughly 22.5). Should i sell and just buy a new/used car and take a hit, or will these problems possibly slow down? thanks!
A: The big question is do you think you will get more than $19k for the vehicle selling it privately or trading it to another dealer? Personally I wouldn't want to waste my time selling privately for another $1k, maybe. I would try to get the dealer to offer another $1k and would accept losing $2500 for one year of driving.
you may have better luck at a non-Subaru dealer that does not know the history of this vehicle.
Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying a test-driver car?
There is a a 2007 subaru outback for sale with 3,500 miles for $18995. I worry a little bit about buying a test car....thoughts?
A: theres many adv. and disadv. to buying a Demonstrator car
//Advantages//
>Cheaper: the cars come with lower prices, often drive-awy pricing. you can haggle with the dealer over the price too, as many people don't consider a Demo, so they are usually keen to be free of them
>Fault less: a risk with any new car is that they could be a lemon. if the car has done 3500 miles, then you can be fairly sure the car isnt a lemon: whilst it may screw up in the future, it hasnt this far, and thats a good indication the car is solid
>You know what your getting: unlike other near-used cars [IE under 12months old], you can be fairly sure this car hasnt gone to hell and back...it would have only done suburban work near that dealer, so its safe to assume the car is in reasonable shape
>Re-Sale:as the buyer or a non-new car, you will not feel the effects of that massive depreciation-drop new-car buyers get. already the car is chaper, and whilst you will continue to lose money, you will not lose anywhere near enough
//Disadvantages//
>Used: massive disadv. is that the car is in fact used...and along with this are the problems going to evolve from
you don't really know how people ahve treated the car...everyone who tests-drives a car wants to find it's boundaries fairly quickly, and the car may have been thrashed around the block a fair bit, especially a Outback; a car people enjoy for its high-road stance and athletic ability
the car may also appear in good-condition, but seeing as the dealer itself is selling the car, they may have quickly fixed some issues and are now passing it off to you...then again they maye have genuanly fixed any problems (and they are unlikely in a Subaru), so that could be a risk, if your willing to take it
there's a risk with anything, but seeing as how its a Subaru Outback, there is little chance the car is going to turn out to be a nightmare.
good luck wif it all
Q: Subaru Outback 3.0 and ethanol in fuel?
In my area, some gas stations are now using a 10% ethanol blend in their "winter formula." Does this have any implications for my 2007 - 3.0 Outback engine? Should I look for a brand that does not add ethanol? The octane rating is supposedly not altered by the ethanol, but the added ethanol is supposed to prevent gas line freezing problems.
I'm answering my own question for the benefit and interest of others, including my well-informed answers.
At first, I just checked the "Gas Station Reference" on the back page of my owner's manual, but there was no mention of ethanol - only octane.
Now I see on page 7-4 where it says:
"Many fuels are now blended with ... ethanol (ethyl or grain alcohol) and may be used with your vehicle, but should contain no more than ... 10% ethanol for the proper operation of your Subaru."
SO, I guess 10% is officially okay and using it will not void the warranty.
Thanks for your input. I'll leave this question up for a couple more days, just since I brought up the topic.
A: If it is just 10% and the octane is 91 or higher there should be no problem. You don't want to use it all the time because it may void your Subaru warranty. Check your owners manual for this info. I used to work as a service adviser in Subaru shops before my accident.
Q: Oil change intervals for 2007 Outback?
Subaru maitenance schedule calls first oil change on 3,000 miles, 2nd on 7,500 miles and after that 7,500 intervals. My local Subaru dealer says every 3,750 miles. Any ideas or input on this?
A: I'm not a Subaru expert but on my Toyota's that have 194,000 miles and 139,000 miles I've always changed the oil every 5000 miles. 1 it's easier to remember and 2 modern oil isn't going to have any viscosity break down at 3750 miles or 5000 miles, The dealers like you to change the oil as often as possible so they can keep charging you for oil changes and inspections and any other thing they can.