Why does my Subaru Legacy have a rough idle?

Why does my Subaru Legacy have a rough idle?

While there are a variety of reasons your Subaru Legacy has a rough idle, the most common 3 are a vacuum leak, an issue with the spark plugs, or a problem with the ignition coil. Get your Subaru issue diagnosed by a professional.

Why does my Subaru Outback stall at stop lights?

I have a manual 2006 subaru outback 2.5L XT that idles rough pretty much all the time and the rpm gauge fluctuates at stop lights between 500-1000rpm. The car also stalls at low speeds and almost always about 1/2 a mile from my house when the engine is cool and at a stop sign or light. It seems to not do it as much when the engine is warm.

What kind of engine does a Subaru Outback have?

I have a manual 2006 subaru outback 2.5L XT that idles rough pretty much all the time and the rpm gauge fluctuates at stop lights between 500-1000rpm. The car also stalls at low speeds and almost always about 1/2 a mile from my house when the engine is cool and at a stop sign or light.

How big is the vacuum gauge on a Subaru Outback?

This tool usually takes a whopping 10 seconds to attach and reveals things instantly. While the reading will vary based on a number of factors, what one generally looks for is a gauge reading of 17-20″ inches of vacuum with the needle being rock steady. i have a 2005 Subaru Outback 2.5 XT with this EXACT same issue.

Why does my Chevy Cobalt have rough idle?

An internal combustion engine needs air, fuel, and spark in order to achieve ignition. When one or more of these variables is off it can lead to a rough idling condition. Most of the time the culprit is going to be the ignition system, although there are a myriad of other causes.

Why are my spark plugs not working on my Subaru Outback?

Spark Plugs – One of the absolute most common causes (if not the most common reason that your Outback may be misfiring) is the spark plugs. Although most modern vehicles use iridium spark plugs, they still need to be changed at the manufacturers recommended interval.

What causes an Audi A4 to idle rough?

A super lean running engine will often idle rough. The fuel injection systems job is to atomize the fuel into fine mist. If a fuel injector has an issue with this process, it will either let too much or too little fuel into the combustion chamber relative to the amount of air.

What to do about hesitation in a Subaru Outback?

I have a 2007 Outback that had the same symptoms. Taking the MAF (Mass Air Flow) Sensor out and spraying some electronic sensor cleaner on it removed the hesitation. There are just two screws that hold it in to the intake, so it is a quick operation.

What was the problem with my Legacy Outback?

If it’s cold, it almost never exhibits this problem. We took it in with lots of fuel in it, and the problem started a few blocks down the road from the shop, with the same gas in it. The only thing that was worked on was resealing the cam carriers and the belly pan. Other things were no doubt removed and put back on, though.

Why does my Subaru have a low power response?

After explaining problem to mech he said it was either the fuel pressure regulator or the fuel filter, I took the opportunity to replace spark plugs, air filter, oil, oil filter, and a very dirty fuel filter (which I believe was the culprit in my case), and of course a very expensive O2 sensor. Car drives like new again…response is super!