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Hi guys. Thanks for the feedback. You fellas are right in saying that you need a heap of oil to do some damage. I have since found out it was some nasty little deposits in the gas tank that wrecked the gas pump. now Im going places alot faster with less foot on the gas pedal.

I have a BD5 twin turbo and I did the unthinkable and over filled the engine oil by about half a liter (no excuse is good enough for this sad treatment). I travelled about 300kms then it sounded like I was running on 3 cylinders then I crawled to a stop. It didnt over heat. I drained off the excess ...

I wish it was that simple. The problem happens with fresh battery.

for some reason my keyless entry works when it wants to. I have a BD5 sedan. The sensor is situated with the map lights on the ceiling. I can sit in the car and press the key and lock/unlock the doors (so there is no chance of interference from the window) then suddenly it doesn't work. It might sto...

Hi vrg3,
Thanks for the feedback. I will go visit my local mechanic and get it all sorted out.

This just started today. Everytime I go over a bump I get a knocking noise from the suspension (I'm guessing its the suspension) on the front right. My guess is that the bushes have gone. If this is the problem, has anyone had a go at replacing them? Is it a difficult job? Before the knocking sound ...

Hi guys, Sorry for being vague with my description of the problem. It doesnt make the noise from cold. subyluvr2212 you are on to it, I have narrowed it down to the A/C. I drove with it off on a long run and no noise. I turned on the A/C and the noise started up. Maybe Im low on refridgerant gas. I ...

It doesnt make the sound after I turn off the engine after a long run. Im going to check to see if it happens from cold just in case I was dreaming. I noticed that the sound is a little worse when the air-con is on......

Hi guys, thanks for the tips. It makes the sound when its cold or hot when it is idling. There is No smell of oil. Im thinking maybe there is some oil residue from when I replaced the oil filter. (it was a messy job with oil running out when I unscrewed it) Mark

A strange noise has just started under the hood. It an intermitent crackling sound which kind of sounds like hot cooking oil when you drop some water into it. Its not loud but loud enough for me to pick it up. It makes the sound about every few seconds. It sounds like it is coming from somewhere at ...

Hi Stant093,
Thanks for the tip. I dont have clips so I will have another close look for the bolts. On the 4 corners on top there are round bolt heads that almost look like alan-key holes in the center. I dont know if these are the ones you are talking about but I will go exploring. Thank you.
Mark

I looked around my air filter housing (rectangle in shape) and a bit unsure how you open it up to throw in a new filter. As you can tell I'm only onto my first legacy. Mark

Hi guys, thanks for the advice. The skid plate came off with ease and the filter was hanging down and after a bit of a wrestle came off. One of the easiest changes I have done. I had a Honda and doing a filter change on one of those is really frustrating. Thanks for the horror stories. Yet more good...

Thanks for the help guys. I went with the 15w 40. Mark

Can anyone help? I'm not sure what viscosity oil I should use for my BD5 RS turbo. Im thinking maybe 15w 40. Does anyone have any suggestions on what is reccommended for my engine? thank Mark

Hi vrg3, brat4by4, legacy777, and Dr Nick,
thanks for all the advise. I will give all the advise a go and hopefully I will be rid of that anoying gurgling sound
Mark

THANKS GUYS FOR ALL YOUR HELP. I USUALLY DO OIL AND FILTER CHANGES MYSELF AND AM RELUCTANT TO HAND MY CAR OVER TO A WORKSHOP FOR SUCH A STRAIGHT FORWARD (I HOPE STRAIGHT FORWARD) PROCEDURE.
MARK

This is really embarassing but I feel comfortable sharing my shortcomings with you all. Where do I find the oil filter on a BD5 RS legacy turbo. This is my first subaru and I want to do my first oil change. l had a good look under the hood but.............
Mark

Hi Fellas, Im from little old New Zealand so its a right hand drive legacy. I couldnt find the bleed screw so I tried letting the car idle with the radiator cap off but when the car got up to operating temp the coolant just started overflowing big time so I gave up with no bubble in sight. Was I doi...

Could I please have more help. I couldn't find the bleeding screw on the radiator. could someone please give me some info on where to find it. I have a BD5 RS legacy. Thank you....Mark

Hi guys, thanks for the help. I will try your ideas and I will let you know how I go. thanks again. Mark

i noticed a water gurgling kind of noise behind the dash in the car. it only started after i had a faulty thermostat replaced. i think it could be air mixed with water somewhere. I would appreciate it if anyone has experienced this and has any ideas on how to fix it (or does it need fixing?) thank you