I just got a quote from my Subaru dealer for a 2002 outback wagon with the 2.5 engine, and it's $1750.
Check to make sure you aren't covered under the recall. If you aren't......I had head gasket, timing belt, and drive belts all replaced for about $1100.00 on my 02 outback wagon. At the dealership.
The lug nut torque for your 2000 Subaru Outback is 58-72 ftlb according to the Subaru Owner's Manual.
The maximum tosing capacity of the 2002 Subaru Outback is 2000 lbs..
The recommended oil for a 2000 Subaru Outback is 5 W 30. This oil can be purchased at any auto parts store.
The recommended automatic transmission fluid for a 2000 Subaru Outback Legacy is Subaru ATF HP. This is a proprietary fluid which is sold by local dealerships.
Subaru 2.5 liter engine has a problem with head gaskets. If you have not had your head gaskets replaced, that is the first thing I would suspect.
That means the alternator needs to be replaced. You probably found this out by now.
Subaru uses a belt.
If the 2000 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive all the time, then it cannot be put into front wheel drive. All of the wheels turn all of the time on this vehicle.
In The Subaru Legacy(Outback) Service Manual and the Chilton or Haynes Repair Manual for the Legacy & Forester 2000 thru 2006.
Approx. 16.7 gallons
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The 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engine in a 2000 Subaru Outback is an interference engine ( according to Gates , they make timing belts etc. )