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OEM Subaru › AC compressor

thepaisleyfox 22 Nov 2025, 15:44

Rating 4.0

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I have a 2015 OB, just surpassed 200k. This car has gone coast to coast, up to the Great Lakes, across to PA, through the desert, everywhere, all for DOG SHOWS and sports. The past 6 weeks I had two trips to TN, one to MO, and one to KY. It has hair in it that’ll never get out again, but I bought this vehicle to haul them as well as equipment and people. Worst thing to happen to it is my AC went out this year (I live in Texas) and I had to get a new compressor for it.

Pros: reliable, good for hauling

Cons: AC went out

Vehicle: Subaru Outback

Mileage: 200000 km

OEM Subaru › CVT fluid

fuqsfunny 22 Nov 2025, 07:34

Rating 4.0

Smoothness:

The reality is that they need more thoughtful and consistent maintenance than other cars, and the maintenance tends to cost a bit more.

As long as you pony up the effort and money to maintain them, they are very reliable.

And I'll repeat, again, as I have so many times: Change your CVT fluid every 30k miles.

Pros: very reliable with maintenance

Cons: higher maintenance cost

Vehicle: Subaru Outback

OEM Subaru › CVT fluid

BT0 22 Nov 2025, 01:50

Rating 5.0

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Also consider doing cvt fluid changes every 30k or so despite dealers considering it a “lifetime sealed unit”. So far mine hasn’t had the slightest hiccup over its 50k miles. They’re relatively simple and easy to service if you’re even slightly hands on as well. I certainly expect to get more than 10 years out of mine

Pros: no hiccups, easy to service

Vehicle: Subaru Outback

Mileage: 50000 km

Nokia › Tires

Liveslowdieslower 20 Nov 2025, 18:08

Rating 5.0

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I just recently switched to Nokian Wrg5 and so far I'm loving these on my 3.6 Outback. These seem to be a bit more winter focused.

Pros: loving these, winter focused

Vehicle: Subaru Outback

MICHELIN › Tires

jdixon1974 19 Nov 2025, 01:54

Rating 4.0

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I had 2 of the exact same vehicle (Subaru Outback). One had Michelin X-Ice dedicated winter tires and the other had Michelin Cross Climate All Weather tires. Last year, after a fresh snowfall, I took both cars out, drove down the street and took quick turns, braking, starts from stop etc. I then went to an open parking lot and did the same. I didn't notice much difference at all in those types of conditions.

Pros: not much difference

Vehicle: Subaru Outback

OEM Subaru › Tires

BuellMule 16 Nov 2025, 20:36

Rating 5.0

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I run snows on the '03 Outback and the '21 Mazda, I have a very early, 20+ mile commute to work, and live in the snow belt. So, roads are generally not plowed. They both do great on unplowed roads.

Pros: great on unplowed roads

Vehicle: Subaru Outback

OEM Subaru › Windshield

dangerIV 14 Nov 2025, 15:55

Rating 3.0

Chips/cracks:

Got my Outback used with 46k miles on it (23 model) and it is completely covered in tiny little chips. They don’t go through but they reflect like crazy when the sun is low. Hate it and strongly considering trying to get a new windshield. Will consider a protection film if I do that. Not bad enough to fail inspection but just one of those things that gets under my skin. Must be weaker glass- never seen that before like this

Pros: no chips go through

Cons: covered in chips, reflects sun, weaker glass

Vehicle: Subaru Outback

Mileage: 46000 km