What causes a Subaru Outback engine to stall?

When it asks for a lot of fuel, instead of taking off, it stalls out with the demand. This can be caused by the fuel pump or fuel filter. If your Subaru Outback’s engine timing is off, it’s going to stall out, misfire, and altogether not run properly. Here are some of the more common causes of an engine timing problem:

What kind of engine does a Subaru Outback have?

Do you Subaru? Swapped in a MAF from an Outback EJ25 (either a ’97 or 98) that had the same part number as my ’97 OBS. Fired it up, let it warm up, drive around the block and no problems. Shut it down for a while, looked over the engine some more, and fired it back up.

What kind of engine does an outback EJ25 have?

Swapped in a MAF from an Outback EJ25 (either a ’97 or 98) that had the same part number as my ’97 OBS. Fired it up, let it warm up, drive around the block and no problems. Shut it down for a while, looked over the engine some more, and fired it back up.

Why does my Subaru stall at low idle?

Anyways, the car no longer stalls, and the rpms don’t sporadically dip when at an idle. The idle itself is a little rough, but i’m sure theres other reasons for that. Just wanted to share my experience since it seems a little more common then I thought.

Why does my Subaru Impreza stall at stop lights?

Usually at stop lights or when i would let off the gas and the car would try to find an idle. When it did idle, it idled low and was unstable often dipping to just a couple hundred RPM. I took the advice of Zecher here and cleaned out the TB.

What to do about low idle in Subaru Impreza GC8?

I simply removed all of the plastic intake bits leading up to the TB, held open the butterfly, and used a soft rag to scrub the TB walls where the butterfly lays at rest. I couldn’t believe how much black carbon goo came out – and the car only has 93,000 miles on it!

Are there any problems with the 2008 Subaru Outback?

2008 Subaru Outback Problems The 2008 model year the Subaru Outback was not affected by as many problems as some prior years had been. The biggest issue was an airbag light that didn’t seem to want to turn off though there were some reported engine issues as well including the blown head gasket problem.

Are there any issues with the 2015 Subaru Outback?

The upside to that is many of the issues reported with the 2015 Outback are not of the same calibre as previous years issues. Instead of problems with excessive oil consumption and transmission, there were a lot of issues with interior accessories like radios not working or Bluetooth not connecting.

Are there any recalls on the 2010 Subaru Outback?

The most significant thing to know about the 2010 Outback was that there were seventeen recalls issued affecting this year. Predictably, the airbag inflator explosion issue has continued through this model year with numerous recalls related to the same problem.

Can a Subaru Outback stall at any time?

Stalls can happen at any time, and it can be incredibly jarring when it does happen. Before troubleshooting any automotive issue, including stalling issues with the Outback, make sure that you check the vehicles trouble codes with an OBD2 scanner.

What was the hesitation problem on my Subaru Outback?

My hesitation was due to my plug wire on #3 breaking apart after the last spark plug change (I pulled on the proper location of the wires to take the wires off). I changed them in the parking lot of the local Subaru dealership (when I was out of town!). Fixed.

Why does my car Jerk when I start the car?

If your car has a manual transmission or if you have driven a stick shift car before, it’s highly likely that you have experienced the car jerk followed by the engine stalling.

Why does my car stall at highway speeds?

I just installed an audio amp (only 225w) and a high CCA battery, but noticed today at highway speeds trying to keep foot steady and on cruise it slows by 3mph or so and then picks back up. When at a stop ight it seems to want to stall but does’nt ( this exsisted before the install). Could this be the same problems everyone else seems to have?

Why does my Subaru Outback have low fuel mileage?

That’s like buying a new HP laptop from Costco with Windows 2007. It is worth noting the person waited 7 months to report it. However, a faulty fuel gauge still doesn’t explain low fuel mileage (16.1 MPG), the feeling of lugging, and the feel of block shifting to early while coasting.

How many miles does a Subaru Outback have?

7 people found this helpful. yakster- just curious, I have a 2010 Subaru Outback with CVT transmission and over 73,000 miles on my car. I haven’t had any issues, just how many miles are on your car and can you please describe in what situations this occurs, does it happen at all stops or just sudden stops.

What do you need to know about Subaru H6 engine?

Everything you need to know about the 3L Subaru H6 engines This article aims to explain the good, the bad and the ugly about the Subaru H6, EZ30, EZ30D or EZ30R. We’ll take a look at how to increase the power, turbo, supercharge and strengthen them for big power.

How are exhaust ports improved on Subaru H6 EZ30?

Exhaust ports – Whilst the exhaust ports are greatly improved over the early single-exhaust-port EZ30, they are still a small and restrictive port when compared to other performance orientated engines. The ports can be improved with a port and polish, however, the tight design does increase the time and cost to do this effectively.

Why is my Subaru H6 EZ30 cylinder going out of round?

Open deck design – The EZ30 block features on open deck design, meaning the cylinder isn’t supported by the block around the top of the deck. As cylinder pressures increase with higher power levels, the cylinder will then flex and go out-of-round which can lead to head gasket failure, poor piston-cylinder sealing and damaged cylinder walls.

Is there a problem with my Subaru Outback H6 engine?

Just needs a set of plugs, fuel injector rail and injectors swapped over and a crank pulley. (someone in NY needed a pulley) It has run nothing but synthetic oil and has fresh Royal Purple and filter now. Thermostat only has 2k on it. No leaks.

Why is my Subaru Outback engine overheating?

I stopped the car and let it cool down, and managed to get to town to get some water for it. To make it home to San Francisco took stopping a few times to refill with water after waiting for it to cool. After that point it would overheat when going up even a minor hill, or in traffic if stopped.

How long does it take to swap out a Subaru H6 engine?

It actually takes only 3 hours to swap out start to finish, and that’s taking your time and burping the coolant after its in. If you are sure you need it replaced as it may need an overhaul, I have a 01 3.0 sitting in the shop on an engine stand that came out of my VDC. 178k miles.

What to do if your Subaru has an oil leak?

About 6 months after that when I had some more cash I took it to the mechanic and spent quite a bit to do a tuneup and change the oil filer, clean everything, and try to find the small oil leak that it had (was never found).

Why does my Subaru stall when it warms up?

Check them. Fuel pump could be running great and supplying sufficient fuel a for cold running engine and then as it heats up, with the engine, expansion of the metals in the pump or module reduces the pump output. Check the fuel pressure cold, then after the engine warms up and acts up.

Why is the fuel pump not working in my Subaru?

Corrosion is resistance. loose pins at the plugs mean sporadic outputs or operation. Check them. Fuel pump could be running great and supplying sufficient fuel a for cold running engine and then as it heats up, with the engine, expansion of the metals in the pump or module reduces the pump output.

What causes a Cadillac Escalade to stall at a stoplight?

If you let off of the gas coming to a stoplight and it stalls for a second or two and recovers itself, it very well could be a dirty throttle body that is causing the problem. Here’s a great YouTube video from EricTheCarGuy. on how to clean a throttle body.

Why does my Subaru Outback have trouble starting?

First time they changed the battery. Second time they kept it for a few days and said they was a leak in the fuel pump and put a new one in. Third time they changed the battery again. Yesterday after a 3 day weekend I had trouble starting my car. Eventually it started but this should not happen. Every time they say they can’t find a problem.

What should I do if my Subaru battery won’t start?

If it is original Subaru battery, replace it immediately with a heavier duty battery and the problem should go away forever.

What kind of battery does a Subaru Outback have?

The standard battery that comes in the Outback is very marginal. I bought a used certified 2017 Outback, less than 36K miles. After about 4 days I stopped at a fast food joint, ran in for 5 minutes, came out and the car would not start.

Why does my Subarus engine keep cutting out?

Had the complete motor redone 2 months ago, both heads redone, new head gaskets, new gasket set on the entire motor, new water pump, new radiator, spent heaps on the motor, and still have the cutting out issue.. Hello everyone, new here and new to Subarus, need some advice. my 97 Legacy outback 187,000m, I think it is the 2.5 Litre. quite running,

How to know if your Subaru Outback Legacy is running?

Go out to the car and turn the key to the ON position as if the car is running. Don’t turn it all the way to the crank position. If you hear the low hum of the fuel pump running for a few seconds as the fuel pressure builds up I’d bet you have a leak that’s bleeding off fuel pressure.

Why does my Subaru not start right up?

If the engine starts right up and runs fine then the problem is likely the loss of residual fuel pressure and most of the time this is due to the check valve in the fuel pump. (This means pump replacement of course.)

Why is my Subaru Outback having trouble starting?

I love my Subaru Outback 2007 but recently its been having trouble starting in the morning either when it’s cold or the temperature has changed significantly overnight. I recently moved to Louisiana so we’re not talking extreme cold, just cold for here. 50/40 degree weather.

What happens to a Subaru when the temperature is low?

The engine apparently does not start and run on its own when the ambient temperature is low, but it does turn over. If you give the mechanic bogus information, he will go off on a wild goose chase that will result in much higher labor costs for you. Thanks for your help!

Can a Subaru Forester not start in the winter?

I have a 2004 Subaru Forester that, for the past 3 years (bought it used; so may have done it with previous owner too, but I don’t know), will ~2x per winter, not want to start. Similar symptoms to yours – endless cranking, but will not catch/fire. However, the difference is that I can’t get it to go after a few minutes.

Why is my Subaru running slow when I turn the key?

Fuel injection is designed to hold fuel pressure while the car is parked and this allows an instant start when the key is turned. If pressure leaks off (leaking injector, fuel pressure regulator, or the more common fuel pump check valve) the engine will be slow to start and may run rough for a minute.

Starting in 2012, reports say the Japanese automaker redesigned the 2.5-liter engine in the Forester and Outback and has fixed the problem.

How can you tell if a Subaru has a head gasket replacement?

Visit Torque News homepage for more stories. The signs that a Subaru engine might need the head gaskets replaced are white exhaust from the tailpipe, milky white oil on the dipstick, the engine overheats, and exhaust bubbles in the coolant reservoir. What if you already own an older Subaru Forester, Outback or Impreza?

When does a Subaru boxer engine start to have problems?

Consumer Reports says the older Subaru models using this engine will typically start to have head gasket issues around 90,000 to 150,000 miles. The reason the Boxer engine seems to be more prone to have this problem is because of the engine design.

Can a Subaru Outback stall at a stoplight?

Just got a one owner 2011 Outback, basic 2.5i, Auto with manual override. Motor runs very smoothly but occasionally will stall at a stoplight, especially if I brake hard for it. (Still getting used to new brakes all around.

Which is the right side of a Subaru Outback?

Bank One is the right side / passenger side of a US car. Retired Outbacks: 2002 2.5 Limited Sedan, 2000 2.5 Wagon. Is the battery new? Some newer Subaru’s are reported to have odd learning curves when adapting to new batteries.

What kind of transmission does a Subaru Outback use?

TheSubaruGuruBoston- that’s interesting. A few years ago a mechanical engineer told me that the new CVT transmission were simpler, better designed, and more efficient and durable than conventional automatic transmissions. And, Subaru has decided to change all of their old 5EAT transmissions to the new Lineartonic CVT.

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.

Why does my Subaru hesitate when I accelerate?

Subaru 2004 2l auto tip tronic. It seems to hesitate or have slow or lack of power when you accelerate slowly Just resolved a similar problem on ’03 Forester 2.0 turbo. Car would not respond for 2 to 3 seconds when the accelerator pedal is pushed. Also, when it finally kicked in it lacked power.

Why did my Subaru Outback hesitate to change the spark plug?

Is the new Subaru Outback a V 6?

If you were blindfolded and fired up the new Outback, you’d assume it was a V-6. The exhaust and the muffler design have eliminated the last vestiges of Subie sound, and certainly the engine is as smooth as most V-6s.

What kind of engine does a Subaru Outback H6 3.0 have?

Subaru’s new H6-3.0, as it is styled, is not simply the old four with two more cylinders, which is what gave birth to my little-lamented 2.7-liter XT6 mill. The new engine’s bore centers are entirely different, and Subaru has managed to stack all six cylinders onto a block less than an inch longer than the four’s.

What was the original purpose of the Subaru Outback?

Subaru’s initial success came when the company pioneered the practical all-wheel-drive small car, initially to fulfill a Japan Interior Ministry contract for an economical little on/off-roader for its forestry department.

What kind of car is 1998 Legacy Outback?

Hey everyone! Enter your ride HERE to be a part of this month’s Outback of the Month Challenge! I have a 1998 legacy outback which I bought around 4 months ago.

How do you ground a Subaru Legacy International?

Here is a link to someone elses Subaru Legacy International • View topic – Grounding mod question .There are pics further down on the page. It is not quite how I did it but it gives you a pretty good idea. I just went to either side of the intake manifold, and to the two strut towers.

Can a single cyl cause an engine to stall?

One cyl isn’t gonna cause the engine to stall; it’s barely noticeable to most ppl (just as you indicate with your poor mans injector test; you should notice a difference in idle but it won’t stall because it’s only one cyl) The whole engine is cutting out; it’s not like one missfire…

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