In this video I have a look at a Subaru Outback 2.5 that came in with a low power complaint. It's from the auction and the customer already replaced the catalytic converters with no success. -Enjoy!
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48 thoughts on “Subaru 2.5: no power”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars MacGyver 2 says:

    Interesting .

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars HeyMikey HeLikesIt says:

    Like many viewers, would like to hear and see the final outcome/repair.

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Maxwell808 says:

    Currently have a burn from my catalytic converters on my 2.5.. oops. I have low power on my Subaru. Pain in the ass. I love and hate these engines..

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jorge fernandez says:

    That was pretty slick there. Nice use of brake line!

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Phil Lully says:

    Good test Eric O.. besides using the touch test for the hot pipe a vac gauge and some rubber hose is a good check to see for sure where the blockage is.

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars christian says:

    Hey Eric, I did my head gasket and rear main seal with the help of your head gasket vids so thanks for posting that. I have a newer Subaru now, a 2013 outback 3.6r. Have you encountered the weird issue with the camshaft position sensor? I get an occasional check engine light with a P0346 code. After researching I found that Subaru put out a bulletin about it and there is now a shim kit available to put the cam sensor to spec. Just wanted to get your thoughts.

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rafal Halicki says:

    Your the best like a true….i can't say doctor or engineer your a one of kind and you do it well sir. Better then a doctor or a engineer could!

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Grant Haffner says:

    "OH BABY don't rev it up whatever you do" LOL

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Harvey Smith says:

    That is is no manual anywhere!
    Lovely Diag

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Blake M says:

    She was a tight one

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars James Hicks says:

    So funny,Mrs O got you at the end,saw your face get red,great video sir,love your channel.

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Neo Incognito says:

    Shes such a good champ. She took that "tight" joke very well fir a woman. We need more if this now days. Ladys too touchy. 👍to mrs o

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars No Name says:

    Why are you talking to the car?

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rob J says:

    I had made a point to watch this video should my 2.5L Subaru ever have this complaint. Strangely, 3 weeks ago someone nailed me in the back end in stop and go traffic knocking me under the lifted pickup in front of me sheering off most of the top of the engine, resulting in a total loss. Now, I have little reason to watch, but, I will.

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars welch7619 says:

    What is the engineering answer why the new Subaru’s consume oil? Loosening of tolerances to get better gas mileage?

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars sir lancelot says:

    You remind me of Scotty from Star Trek. Always whipping out some kind of fancy diagnostic tool and waving it over the problem 🙂

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Trey Cook says:

    I've got one of these pieces…. same color too. She's a little weak in the knees on the power front. T'was also an auction car

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Stephen McTaggart says:

    Great Vid Eric 🙂

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars misty says:

    Eric we received the HOODIE. It's very soft! But it doesn't compare to the champion sweatshirt you wear! It's much thinner and not as warm. Why don't you sell the champions?

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars misty says:

    Eric hello from NYC. WHY didnt you just disconnect the exhaust at the flange before the rear catalytic converter instead of drilling the 2holes? Thanks Chris

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars throttle bottle says:

    bah, forgot about the downstream cat on those. the flange/bolts up front look new, I'd just unbolt it there and test run/shop and shop air/blower towards the rear and maybe reverse in tail pipe to see what "flies" out the front tube lol

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars throttle bottle says:

    plugged muffler/resonator is my guess early in video, lol

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Otto von Chesterfield, Esquire says:

    This is the first video where I noticed him say something truly dirty, I was beginning to think this man was a saint

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars steve c says:

    What caused the cats to get clogged? Isn't there another problem that needs to be addressed?

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Richard Gill says:

    👍👍

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ADD AUTOMOBILE SERVICES says:

    Great discovery on how to check for exhaust restriction. Thanks mentor ❤

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Nathan Fogg says:

    I once had to drain a gallon and a half out of a resonator. Was a sloshy restriction.

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jason Michaels says:

    Stuntman doesn't need FLIR to make an exhaust system glow!

  29. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars yanesa123 says:

    I put a rubber glove on the tip of the muffler and see if it blows up like a ballon:) hold it in place with a zip tie.

  30. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars OWL says:

    Wash that mangy cat.

  31. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars OWL says:

    Mr. O is a Hero. I wish he lived in AZ.

  32. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jimmy S says:

    I bet it was a misfire that killed the cats. Usually it takes out both cats when there is a misfire for long periods of driving on it. Even a engine that is spitting out oil due to blowby ruins cats.

  33. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars AJ Clark says:

    Did you repair this car? Was hoping to see the repair.

  34. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bigfella says:

    Blocked cat?

  35. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tom Smith says:

    There is a banana in the tail pipe

  36. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars danrandle 65 says:

    that was a cool trick, ive learned something today😊

  37. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars danrandle 65 says:

    the way to represent not pipe pressure is the old dollar bill trick

  38. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Raymond Louks says:

    Reminds me of the early 70's GM vehicles. (pre-catalytic convertor) They used a double wall exhaust pipe between the crossover and muffler. It was a good idea, but as the pipe heated up of course both would expand, but if you drove through water it would rapidly cool the outer pipe eventually the inner pipe would collapse restricting the exhaust. Now try to convince a customer his/her perfectly good looking exhaust pipe was the issue, I ended up cutting one that was collapsed just to show them.

  39. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Nidal Alrifai says:

    Great video as always

  40. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars m Patrick says:

    Good tip for checking pressure in the line.

  41. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars JJJ SMITH says:

    People's republic of new york…. lol.

  42. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Andrew Insinga says:

    Exhaust for any Subaru is expensive

  43. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Robert Gantry says:

    Subaru 2.5 no power. That's normal, isn't it….?

  44. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Boston Boston says:

    Put a balloon or nitrile glove on the tail pipe. Nice video man.

  45. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Paul Tribbey says:

    I ran across the same symptoms last week on a 07 Pontiac GP. GT. Turns out the chipmunks had filled the mufflers up with several hundred acorns. I cut off both mufflers and dumped them out. Welded them back on. PITA.

  46. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dunc Keroo says:

    The Urabus was forced to run backwards again.

  47. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars joblessalex says:

    Those thermal cameras are so damn handy for everything. One of the few tools I don't regret spending way too much on.

  48. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Auto Support says:

    Guys support a novice blogger please

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