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2010 Outback 2.5 - tips and tricks?


BoJ

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Hi,

 

I've acquired a 2010 Outback 2.5 with CVT box. It's done a tonne of kms - 235,000 - what should I look for?

 

The CVT doesn't seem as smooth as I would like - a little bump and thump when engaging drive and I'm not sure about how sweetly it's moving around the ratios. Anything to do, maintenance-wise?

 

The rest is what you would expect of a reasonably high-miles car. Suspension and brakes are good, electrics seem fine. My WOF check said there was play starting on the left-hand steering arm end. 

 

I'm a fair hand at backyard mechanicals, but would balk at dropping the engine/trans.

 

Any recommended maintainers in the Manawatu/Wanganui area? We're new to the area and have zero local knowledge.

 

We're on the cusp of our 60s, so it sits on the speed limit most all of the time. The motorcycle, now... that's a different story :)

 

Any advice or tips gratefully received.

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1 hour ago, Kiwiflyboy said:

Hi,

 

sounds like the thump/bump will be the rear subframe bushes. well that's if they like the earlier version legacy.  

 

Does it have a subframe the same as the old Legacy? I thought they've gone to double-wishbone rear?

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