Hi everyone! 

I’ve just purchased an 05 outback 3.0R with FSH and 150k for what I hope was a good price! 

But now that I’ve got it, it needs an oil change and probably an ATF change looks a bit dark. I’d also like a mechanic to take a look over and make sure I’m not heading towards a disaster, especially as a P0028 code was thrown on my drive home yesterday 30miles down the motorway. 

So I’m looking for a Subaru specific garage in the northwest, any help? 

Thanks! 

David 

dirty oil can be a symptom of getting that code up (among other things)   change it + gen' subaru filter then see...

 

oh and welcome..can't help with garage as darn sarf !

Welcome David!

Yes start with a nice service but did the garage you bought it from not do it?  Maybe drain it out and put in some top brand oil anyway.  There are other things that is could be as shms says.  See how you go and let us know. 

Unfortunatly I’m not familiar with specialists to recommend up your way. 

Thanks both, hoping the oil change sorts it. Found a local garage who is 'familiar' with Subarus so it's a start. 

The garage didn't do a thing to it, as it was a p/x to clear. I purchased knowing it needed a service, I'm sure they were laughing at me crawling around on the floor looking at every details before asking them to knock £400 off 😄 

 

Wotcha and welcome

Who is the local garage David ? when the head gasket blew on my Leggy they all went shy when I mention it was a Subaru the nearest I found was in Blackpool

12 hours ago, Walleye60 said:

Who is the local garage David ? when the head gasket blew on my Leggy they all went shy when I mention it was a Subaru the nearest I found was in Blackpool

Place called Paul's MOT, also goes by "Lowe Maintenence" 

Cheers David I know Paul personally I didnt realise he was still working but on another note I was looking through the receipts which came with the Fossie I have just bought and noticed that Carlton Garage replaced the cam belt two years ago and not a bad price considering