2006 Subaru Outback
Mileage
97,285
Service Date
10/20/2021
Services Performed
- TROUBLE CODES, P0851- NEUTRAL SWITCH CKT LOW, P0442- SMALL EVAP LEAK, P0457- EVAP LEAK, FUEL CAP. NOTE: MOST OF THE OTHER SYSTEMS HAD SOME COMM, BATTERY AND BODY SENSOR CODES. CLEAR ALL CODES AND TEST DRIVE VEH. CODES DID NOT RETURN, MAY TAKE MORE TIME AND MILEAGE FOR SOME. * CHECK FUEL CAP, FOUND TIGHT. CHECK NEUTRAL SWITCH OPERATION WITH SCAN TOOL, NO PROBLEMS SEEN, COULD HAVE AN INTERMITTENT BAD SPOT AND OR BE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. * DEFECTIVE FUEL CAP IS A VERY COMMON FAILURE ITEM FOR CODES, P0442/P0457. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT BEFORE SPENDING TIME LOOKING FOR LEAKS . IF CODES RETURN A SMOKE TEST WILL BE REQUIRED TO HELP LOCATE LEAK. IF NEUTRAL SWITCH CODE RETURNS, WE WILL RETEST SWITCH. **********************
- Drain & fill oil, Install new oil filter. Lubricate chassis, latches & hinges. Inspect fluid levels (when access time permits) Set tire pressure to specs. ******************
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- SECURE LOOSE EXHAUST HANGER TO PIPE AT BACK OF TRANS. ***********
- CHECK FOR CAUSE OF BLOWER MOTOR NOISES. * REMOVE CABIN AIR FILTER FOR INSP. *
- REMOVE CABIN AIR FILTER. FILTER HAS NOT BEEN CHANGED IN A LONG TIME, PLUGGED WITH MOUSE STUFF, DEBRIS, POLLEN AND MOLD. INSP BLOWER WHEEL FOR DEBRIS CAUSING NOISES. CLEAN HOUSING AS NECC. INSTALL NEW CABIN AIR FILTER. ***********
- Remove wheels from vehicle. Inspect brakes. Computer spin balance. Reinstall wheels to vehicle and torque lug nuts to manufacturer's specifications. Includes rotation. *****************
KATHLEEN H. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/20/2021
