# Subaru Outback 2006 A/C Hose **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** outback, airconditioning, hoses, subaru\ **Created:** [May 2, 2025, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2006-a-c-hose/200088 "2025-05-02T15:37:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![gr8flippa\_193531](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9de0a6/32.png) [@gr8flippa\_193531](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gr8flippa_193531)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2025, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2006-a-c-hose/200088/1 "2025-05-02T15:37:14Z")
Hi everyone, my A/C line just blew and frayed. I was told I need a new line. He said I could order the parts myself cheaper (a family friend who owns a shop) and he can fix it. He said something about ordering two lines: a suction and a discharge line. I just want to make sure I order the right thing and am not over paying somewhere. Any suggestions on where to order? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2025, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2006-a-c-hose/200088/2 "2025-05-02T15:41:04Z")
You don’t say if it’s the suction or discharge line. > **[2006 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5L H4 A/C Refrigerant Hose / Line | Shop Now at RockAuto](https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/subaru,2006,outback,2.5l+h4,1432741,heat+&+air+conditioning,a/c+refrigerant+hose+/+line,6900)** > > Heat & Air Conditioning Parts and More for Your 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK at Reliably Low Prices. Fast Online Catalog. DIY-Easy. Your Choice of Quality. Full Manufacturer Warranty. Tester ---
**Author:** ![gr8flippa\_193531](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9de0a6/32.png) [@gr8flippa\_193531](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gr8flippa_193531)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2025, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2006-a-c-hose/200088/3 "2025-05-02T15:43:44Z")
He said I needed both ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2025, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2006-a-c-hose/200088/4 "2025-05-02T15:44:53Z")
> [@gr8flippa\_193531](#): > > He said I needed both Well, that makes it easy! Tester ---
**Author:** ![asemaster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2025, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2006-a-c-hose/200088/5 "2025-05-02T16:02:49Z")
You could just have the shop order the part and that way if it’s not the right hose or doesn’t fit right or leaks, it’s the shop’s problem and not yours. Save yourself some headaches. If your friend is trying to help you save money he could order the correct parts and sell them to you at his cost. Whether he does that or allows you to bring your own parts he’s giving away money just the same. ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2025, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2006-a-c-hose/200088/6 "2025-05-02T16:14:13Z")
I second that, seems your friend should be able to get the correct parts at a lower cost. ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2025, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2006-a-c-hose/200088/7 "2025-05-03T04:11:26Z")
Another one for just let your “friend” do a turn key job, if going to a local parts store, he can even get it at his cost and charge you normal store retail and still make a few dollars anyway (which he should) or even mark it up 10-20% over retail to help him out, call it a thank you tip… If he is already putting you in front of regular customers then he is already doing you a solid… my 2 cents worth anyway… ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2025, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2006-a-c-hose/200088/8 "2025-05-03T12:17:11Z")
Do you have tools? Vacuum pump? Gauge set? Ac lines don’t have o-rings. Do you have nylog sealant? ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2025, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2006-a-c-hose/200088/9 "2025-05-03T14:21:56Z")
This is slightly off-topic . . . I don’t do business with friends It’s the best way to lose friends ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2025, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2006-a-c-hose/200088/10 "2025-05-03T15:21:34Z")
> [@Cavell](#): > > Ac lines don’t have o-rings. Care to expand on that statement?? I have seen and replaced tons of green O-rings for R12 and R134A automotive systems and still have my old container with many different sized A/C hose etc O-rings… Since you also mentioned nylog sealant, are you thinking about household HVAC and or refrigerators?? ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2025, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2006-a-c-hose/200088/11 "2025-05-03T15:27:08Z")
> [@Cavell](#): > > Ac lines don’t have o-rings. What’s the black thing called at the connection point? ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/e/8/e8a72481fb335ecc5613bbb478377618a65ae53b.jpeg) Tester ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2025, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2006-a-c-hose/200088/12 "2025-05-03T15:42:21Z")
Isn’t that called a do-hicky? ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2025, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2006-a-c-hose/200088/13 "2025-05-03T20:46:54Z")
New steel ac lines normally don’t ship with o-rings. Besides, your shop friend told you what you needed cuz he’s nice? Does not expect to do job? ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2025, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2006-a-c-hose/200088/14 "2025-05-03T20:52:48Z")
> [@db4690](#): > > I don’t do business with friends > > It’s the best way to lose friends It depends who you are dealing with. My cousin restored Porsches with a partner, and they sold cars east of the Mississippi. They worked neat Pittsburgh, PA. I’d let someone like him loose on my car. For the regular schmoes, I agree with you. I’m sure your family is more than happy to have your services if you offer them. ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2025, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2006-a-c-hose/200088/15 "2025-05-03T21:37:30Z")
> [@Cavell](#): > > New steel ac lines normally don’t ship with o-rings. Air conditioning lines have been made of aluminum for the last 30 years with O-rings included. Rock Auto has pictures of A/C lines for 2006 Subaru, incudes O-rings. ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2025, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2006-a-c-hose/200088/16 "2025-05-04T15:04:32Z")
> [@Cavell](#): > > New steel ac lines normally don’t ship with o-rings. Besides, your shop friend told you what you needed cuz he’s nice? Does not expect to do job? I hate to say it, but you might want to either get all the facts straight before posting or stop before the hole your digging gets any deeper… ---
**Author:** ![TwinTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8baadc/32.png) [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2025, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2006-a-c-hose/200088/17 "2025-05-04T15:17:55Z")
> [@Purebred](#): > > Isn’t that called a do-hicky? Exactly. That’s the do-hicky that goes on the wha-cha-ma-call-it and seals against the thing-a-ma-bob… ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2025, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2006-a-c-hose/200088/18 "2025-05-04T15:50:40Z")
I stand corrected. ALL steel ac lines ship with orings. I had no idea. Even Chinese made ones. And no mechanic should have oring assortment. ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2025, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2006-a-c-hose/200088/19 "2025-05-04T16:23:57Z")
> [@Cavell](#): > > And no mechanic should have oring assortment. Why is that??? Guess some of us mechanics that do a lot of engine work and have to move a/c lines out of the way etc etc and don’t like comebacks, use new o-rings so we don’t have leaks after the fact… but what do I know… lol