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Yes, but you should disable the AWD (See owners manual).
The short answer is yes.
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2015 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) Curb weight, 3,633 lbs.
in the engine bay. Passenger side. Near the strut tower.
No bands, all clutches. There is nothing to adjust.
Head gaskets, head gaskets, head gaskets
If the AWD has been disabled a light on the dash will indicate "FWD". Otherwise, if it drives smoothly and gives no indication of a problem, it is working. The Subaru AWD mechanism very seldom fails but when they do there will be no question that something is wrong. Enjoy your car.
No, it doesn't hurt, but why do it? If you have disabled the AWD, it won't be there when you need it, and disabling it does not affect things like gas mileage. The only time I would disable AWD would be if the car was being towed.
The fuse amp doesn't matter since all you are doing is "completing the circuit" and therefore canceling the fwd function. The owners manual doesn't even specify which amperage to use...use whatever you have because you will see verification on your dash that the "FWD" light is on after you install the fuse, confirming you have disabled the awd feature. Comprende?
The Subaru Legacy is unique in its class because it does indeed have a standard all-wheel-drive system (AWD).
Don't buy a full time 4x4. This just means you cant turn 4 wheel drive off. Go with AWD if possible. some suggestions would be an Subaru outback, and most crossovers.