The starter in my Subaru Outback (2.5i Premium engine) has over 100,000 miles on it. I tried to remove it and found the lower nut holding the starter in place is very tight. Any suggestions on how to remove the nut is most appreciated. If a product is recommend such as penetrating solution, I would…

Liquid Wrench, PB Blaster and Kroil are pretty effective. Impact wrenches also can help beat the bolt loose. And then we have fire… can’t stay stuck if it is liquid! That takes an oxy-acetylene torch not just propane or mapp gas.

You can reach it but can’t turn it? You need more wheaties. 3/8” drive? Try 1/2” drive. [image]

[image] 2018 Subaru Outback - How long will the starter last? Maintenance/Repairs I have a 2018 Subaru Outback with 100,000 miles. How long will the starter last. I average 3 trips a day. That works out to starting the car 6 times a day. I live is Minnesota so it gets cold…

Your going to have more trouble with the replacement starter than you ever would have had with the original. The original should last 300k+ miles.

If you can physically put your hand on the starter, and physically access the bolts, all you need is more leverage. Either use a breaker bar, or get a length of 3/4" steel pipe to place over the handle on your ratchet*. And make sure you are attempting to turn the bolts in the proper direction, i.…

IMO it’s much better to use a breaker bar. You can get a 1/2” drive 25” bar from Harbor Freight for about $20. That’s cheap enough that I’d buy it for occasional DIY use.

Right. I’ve never had a starter go back on any of my cars, even well over 200K miles. Is the starter actually showing some warning signs of failure?

I’ve sold/replaced tons of Honda starters, older GM’s and many more, and just replaced the starter on my Infinity I35 with only 121,000 miles on it… So starters do go bad, but haven’t replaced many on Subarus…

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Part 2 I guess???

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