Car Fix DIY Videos

In this video, I removed, cleaned, and replaced fuel injectors on a 2013 Subaru Outback. I had to use cleaning machine and parts cleaner, which took some time to learn. https://amzn.to/49DGgex – Fuel Injector Tester/Cleaner I used https://amzn.to/49nONDo – Parts Cleaner I used https://amzn.to/4bBSDu1 – Pliers I used https://amzn.to/49WEJRX – Scanner I used https://amzn.to/4bB2T5M – […]

Is your Subaru Outback horn not working? In this video, I walk you through the step-by-step process of diagnosing a faulty horn and replacing the Clock Spring (Roll Connector) on a 2013-2021 Subaru Outback.

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We have oil in the coolant! Gone engine? Nope! Check this instead! Tools used: – Subaru OEM PCV: https://amzn.to/4pogUak – WORKPRO 8-piece Flex-Head Ratcheting Combination Wrench Set: https://amzn.to/41Q6qYw – LEXIVON Impact Grade Socket Adapter Set: https://amzn.to/4byIYSV – WORKPRO 39-Piece Drive Socket Set 1/4”3/8”: https://amzn.to/3IAeTIu – https://amzn.to/3DNMVqu RYOBI ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless 1/4 in. Impact […]

In this video I have a look at a 2014 Subaru Outback that supposedly just had a wheel alignment done. Well… the evidence says otherwise. The rear alignment is WAY off, and both rear toe adjustment cams are completely seized and won’t turn. There’s no adjusting this one until we fix the actual problem. So […]

Your Subaru has 10 free resets built into it right now that fix problems dealers charge $100 to $300 to address, and virtually every one works from your driver’s seat in under five minutes. The rough idle after your oil change, the transmission hesitation after a battery replacement, the EyeSight warning that will not clear, […]

In this video, I diagnose and fix a clunking noise over small bumps at low speeds on a 2013–2021 Subaru Outback. This common suspension issue is often caused by a worn lower ball joint, which can create knocking or clanking sounds when driving over uneven roads.

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Most Subaru owners replace spark plugs when they fail, and that approach is costing them tens of thousands of miles of engine life they will never get back. After working on Subarus for years I have seen this trick transform engines developing oil consumption at 80,000 miles and stop early carbon buildup in its tracks […]

There is a complete reset hierarchy for your Subaru’s computer that most owners have never been shown, and dealers charge $100 to $300 to perform procedures you can do yourself in your driveway in minutes. A check engine light after a completed repair, rough idle after throttle body cleaning, CVT shuddering after a fluid change, […]

00:00 Why you need a catch can 01:18 Universal can features 02:22 Installation Universal Oil Catch Can: https://amzn.to/3AuX2Mr I am NOT responsible for any damage that you may cause to your car. These videos may not always be by the Subaru bulletin, but they have proven successful for me. Patreon donations are always welcome! https://www.patreon.com/MyNameIdeasWereTaken […]

Carbon buildup is slowly and invisibly destroying direct injection Subaru engines, and professional walnut shell blasting costs $600 to $1,200 every 40,000 to 60,000 miles. Over the life of a 300,000 mile Subaru that adds up to $7,200 in cleaning services alone. But there is a free driving technique that raises intake valve temperatures high […]

There is a hidden air filter on your Subaru that almost nobody checks. Not the engine air filter. Every owner knows about that one. Not the cabin air filter. Most owners have heard of that one too, even if they forget to change it. A third filter. Hidden in a location most owners have never […]

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Five hundred thousand miles.On the original engine. Original transmission. Original turbocharger if you have one. Without a single major repair. That’s not a fantasy. That’s not a YouTube myth. That’s a documented, achievable outcome for Subaru owners who build the right habits early and maintain them consistently over the life of their vehicle. I’ve spent […]

In this video we replace the heater core hoses on a 2015 Subaru Impreza and top off the coolant by burping the system. We also cover some of the symptoms you may envounter when the coolant is low. Some of the clamps on the heater core hoses are a bit of a challenge but still […]

Learn how to install a new 12V battery in a Subaru Legacy. We’ll show you how to replace/change/remove with simple tips and tricks to help get you started! Tool List: 10mm wrench (deep well socket is helpful) Click this link to determine which battery your vehicle needs: https://www.autobatteries.com/homepage This video shows a 2016 Subaru Legacy. […]

Most people remove the engine on Subarus to change head gaskets… I did not… To see how to resurface your heads at home watch this video: https://youtu.be/iC4kmmCy6YM

These common Subaru mods are quietly destroying engines, and most owners never connect the failure back to the modification that caused it. After installing popular, highly rated parts they found on every performance website, they end up with ringland failures, hydrolocked engines, and blown head gaskets between 80,000 and 120,000 miles instead of 250,000 plus. […]

Drive belt replacement performed on a 2010 Impreza 2.5L – also known as EJ25 drive belt replacement. ►Subscribe! http://youtube.com/carsntoys ►► Tools and Supplies: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carsntoys ►►► Subaru Maintenance and Repair Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl6xt4Pyay3DCdqelfXU09jKAThu8dhtW ►►► Our most helpful videos (One million + playlist): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl6xt4Pyay3Cyh-cSJHj6ThrDT3kpd_HX Note: This video is being performed by an experienced tech. Any attempt to repair […]

Please Like, Comment, and Share. Be sure to subscribe for future videos. Don’t forget to hit the bell icon for notifications. YouTube has changed what they show subscribers! INTRO 0:00-0:39 THE BASICS: WHAT MAINTENANCE ACTUALLY MEANS 0:49-2:06 MAINTENANCE COSTS BY MILEAGE INTERVAL 0-30K MILES 2:06-6:09 MAINTENANCE COSTS BY MILEAGE INTERVAL 30K-60K 6:09-10:11 MAINTENANCE COSTS BY […]

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There is a Japanese oil change secret that makes Subaru engines last 500,000 miles. Not 200,000 miles, not 300,000 miles. Half a million miles on the original engine with original bearings, original rings, and compression numbers that look like a brand new car. This secret has nothing to do with expensive oil additives. Nothing to […]

There are Japanese secrets that will make your Subaru last over 350,000 miles. Not theories, not opinions. Documented practices used by Japanese mechanics and Subaru owners in Japan who routinely drive their vehicles past 300,000 miles—with original engines, original transmissions, and repair bills that would shock most American owners. In Japan, Subarus don’t die at […]

My attempt at trying a FYI fix for 2015 Subaru Outback DCM module darning the battery and over a period of time reducing the life span and killing a car battery due to deep cycle of the parasitic draw. While Subaru corp did acknowledged and extended the warranty on this issue, my deanship refused to […]

There’s a $5 part destroying brand new Subarus right off the lot. Not old Subarus with 150,000 miles. Brand new 2024 and 2025 models with under 20,000 miles. This $5 part is causing catastrophic engine damage, complete transmission failures, and electrical system destruction and Subaru knows about it. They’ve known for years but they’re not […]

17 Habits to Make Your Subaru Last Over 500k Miles Without Repairs Want your Subaru to last over half a million miles without expensive repairs? This video reveals 17 proven Subaru maintenance habits that extend your Subaru reliability, extend car life, engine life, protect your transmission, and car care clues to keep your subbie running […]

Kyle from Nice Guys Garage & Speed Shop walks through diagnosing and repairing the engine wiring harness on a 2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i with the FB25 engine. This information also applies to 2010–2014 Subaru Outback and Legacy 2.5i models using the same engine platform. If you’re dealing with intermittent misfires, sensor codes, oil-soaked wiring, brittle […]