Based on data from 231 vehicles, 16,097 fuelups and 4,292,259 miles of driving, the 2005 subaru outback gets a combined avg mpg of 21. Unfortunately, manual transmissions once a bastion of good gas mileage got eclipsed by. Get the best deals on complete auto transmissions for subaru outback. Choose for me to minimize cost choose for me to minimize cost related parts.
The subaru outbacks gas mileage figures are respectable for a compact. I couldnt tell the difference as far as handling or breaking. Complete manual transmissions for subaru legacy ebay. The outback was last redesigned for the 2005 model year. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2005 subaru legacy wagon 5d outback xt awd. A recall was issued for some side curtain airbags that dont deploy quickly enough to meet federal standards.
I think the 175hp 2006 outback has adequate power for day to day driving. Gas mileage, 5 speed manual, cargo storage, handling, take off. Manual transmission parts for 2005 subaru outback ebay. Subaru offers three combinations of transmission and allwheeldrive system. This car totally rocks this model with this transmission is so difficult to find. The most accurate 2005 subaru outbacks mpg estimates based on real world. To see how frequently 2005 subaru outback problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. A manual transmission is available only in 4cylinder models. Checking your transmission fluid, topping it off and flushing it on a regular basis is the best way to prolong the life of your automatic transmission for subaru outback. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for 2005 subaru outback when you shop the largest online selection at. How many miles to the gallon for a 2005 subaru outback. How to change manual transmission fluid 2005 subaru.
View and download subaru 2005 legacy owners manual online. Seems most people prefer the automatics, go figure. Aug 10, 2011 subaru likes to say it pioneered the crossover category with the original outback a decade ago. If you live in northern va and know how to work on subaru boxer engines or know someone who can do it cheaply, this might be a good deal for you. The subaru parts online retailer network offers authentic 2005 subaru outback parts perfectly compatible with your subaru.
My perspective is to look at the foresters or the pre 2005 outbacks which seem to be free of this ghostwalking issue. Despite the broad powerband the turbo engine is helped much better by a manual transmission the 6 speed box of the spec b would be the best choice. The jeep cherokee, despite a ninespeed transmission, manages only 2128. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Our a4 is fwd only and linked to a manual box which is a plus the auto box and quattro makes them quite a bit more sluggish. I recently had my 2005 outback 6cyl automatic, ll bean edition in for its 60,000 mile checkups, which indicated no major problems, and then not long after had the transmission fluid flushed the dealer did say they recommended this, but charged what seemed stupid money for the service, so i. Used 2005 subaru outback for sale with photos cargurus. Subaru s popular outback, a station wagon version of the legacy, gained some welcome refinement with its 2015 redesign.
I am a big fan of manual transmissions but my current car honda civic is manual. Subaru outback standard transmission 2005, manual ashiko shift knob by raceseng. Initially this was simply that the transmission would pop out of 5th gear, but it progressed to having difficulty getting into 1st and reverse. The cabin is quiet and comfortable and compared to small suvs this car does better on gas mileage. The 2010 legacy and outback models offer a sixspeed manual as one of the two transmission options in the base 2. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2005 subaru legacy wagon 5d gt awd. Its weighty stainless steel construction and broader cylindrical surfaces make sidearm. Search from 109 subaru outback cars for sale, including a used 2005 subaru outback 2. So you can get an idea of the subaru outbacks realworld mpg based on how and where you drive a car. Used subaru outback with manual transmission for sale cargurus. The subaru outback is the original goanywhere crossover wagon.
I think that the winter gas out here on the west coast has a bit to do with the lower mpg in. Based on data from 234 vehicles, 16,181 fuelups and 4,3,451 miles of driving, the 2005 subaru outback gets a combined avg mpg of 21. If you notice the fluid is darker in color or has a charred odor, a further inspection of your transmission is necessary. I believe, after reading that subaru forum, that it is a legit problem based on the redesign of the 0509 outbacks.
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