# \#loyale **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/loyale/4158.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [What do I do about Automatic Transmission Fluid having been put into Differential Gear Oil reservoir?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-i-do-about-automatic-transmission-fluid-having-been-put-into-differential-gear-oil-reservoir/168704)
**Author:** [@Elessar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elessar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-do-i-do-about-automatic-transmission-fluid-having-been-put-into-differential-gear-oil-reservoir/168704 "2020-08-15T03:52:25Z")
Hi, I have a 91 Subaru Loyale with the 4wd clicker. I just got it. It’s an automatic (i’ve owned the manual before and loved it, but I’m less pleased with this auto). Anyway, the guy that sold it to me told me about th… --- ## [2017 Subaru Loyale tailgate opens randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-loyale-tailgate-opens-randomly/114264)
**Author:** [@david10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/david10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2018, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-subaru-loyale-tailgate-opens-randomly/114264 "2018-03-23T13:59:27Z")
tailgate opens randomly and battery dies . what am i doing wrong --- ## [Much OLDER Subaru 4 Wheel Drive Rear Bearing Replacement (80 or 90's)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/much-older-subaru-4-wheel-drive-rear-bearing-replacement-80-or-90s/113431)
**Author:** [@DS777](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DS777)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2018, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/much-older-subaru-4-wheel-drive-rear-bearing-replacement-80-or-90s/113431 "2018-03-11T01:33:39Z")
Hi - if you are driving an old Subaru with 4 WD; and need to replace the Rear Wheel Bearings - you will find that a Special Lock Nut Ring exists on the ‘inside’ of each hub - which MUST be removed to drive out and replac… --- ## [Bad gas mileage in the cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-gas-mileage-in-the-cold/76895)
**Author:** [@oneye](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oneye)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-gas-mileage-in-the-cold/76895 "2013-01-24T17:59:33Z")
My 91 Subaru Loyale is killing me! When it gets cold, and it is cold in Colorado 9 months a year, my gas mileage drops from 30mpg to 22mpg. It is costing me hundreds of dollars a year! It is NOT my a/c - yes, I get … --- ## [The old subaru just aint what it used to be](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-old-subaru-just-aint-what-it-used-to-be/75069)
**Author:** [@retroportland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/retroportland)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2012, 11:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-old-subaru-just-aint-what-it-used-to-be/75069 "2012-10-20T11:39:08Z")
Ola, we have a 1993 subaru loyale wagon, four door and hatchback. its been sitting for a few years. we just put a brand new battery in it and it turns over fine, but will not start. we will likely be donating this vehi… --- ## [Ignition Trouble with Subaru 1993 Loyale](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-trouble-with-subaru-1993-loyale/69428)
**Author:** [@samuelstarr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/samuelstarr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2011, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ignition-trouble-with-subaru-1993-loyale/69428 "2011-11-12T14:51:30Z")
I had no idea that when I named this car "Dolores", the Spanish language significance (pains, sufferings etc) would describe her so well. It's always something with this old hag! Right now my problem is that the car will… --- ## [Grinding in the rear, 1993 Subaru Loyale, why oh why](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-in-the-rear-1993-subaru-loyale-why-oh-why/31809)
**Author:** [@Mindya\_Bitnis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mindya_Bitnis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2011, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-in-the-rear-1993-subaru-loyale-why-oh-why/31809 "2011-11-05T18:08:55Z")
The sound is very regular, and varies with speed. If I turn, it pauses and continues once there is weight back on the wheel. I pulled the hub caps and felt each wheel post and non was hotter than the other. I am basic… --- ## [1992 Subaru Loyale 4wd and A/C switches (vacuum) doesn't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-subaru-loyale-4wd-and-a-c-switches-vacuum-doesnt-work/61460)
**Author:** [@greggor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/greggor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2011, 10:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-subaru-loyale-4wd-and-a-c-switches-vacuum-doesnt-work/61460 "2011-02-17T10:57:19Z")
1992 Subaru loyale, was sitting for about 2 weeks straight without use. . . I just changed the oil and spark plugs, and now the buttons for the 4wd and air conditioning/heater do not work. I heard that these are vacuum o… --- ## [92 Subaru check engine light won't go off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-subaru-check-engine-light-wont-go-off/61176)
**Author:** [@pokesandcougs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokesandcougs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2011, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-subaru-check-engine-light-wont-go-off/61176 "2011-02-11T14:32:52Z")
my 92 subaru check engine light has been on for months. I took it to my mostly-trusted mechanic. He hooked it up to the computer and the car did not give any codes. He reset the light, but it came right back on when s… --- ## [Subaru won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-wont-start/60486)
**Author:** [@pokesandcougs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokesandcougs)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2011, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-wont-start/60486 "2011-01-26T16:28:49Z")
I have a 1992 Subaru Loyale, 1.8cc OHC engine, TBI. A few days ago I started it by pumping the gas (thinking I was in my carbeurated Subaru) and subsequently flooded it. I removed the plugs, dried the whole thing out f… --- ## [Are axle's really that bad?!?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-axles-really-that-bad/59407)
**Author:** [@jweleber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jweleber)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2011, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-axles-really-that-bad/59407 "2011-01-02T19:55:02Z")
I have a 1993 Subaru Loyale wagon and love, love, love the car. I've done a lot of work to it, including dropping a new engine into it along with new suspension, clutch, front and rear wheel bearings, and new front axle… --- ## [Subaru won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-wont-start/59169)
**Author:** [@denalidug](https://community.cartalk.com/u/denalidug)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2010, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-wont-start/59169 "2010-12-27T16:28:12Z")
Engine turns over but won't fire. Replaced fuel filter and added heet to fuel system. The plugs spark when jumped. Tried spraying starting fluid in the air intake. When it used to start, it leaked coolant and whi… --- ## [Starting problem in cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problem-in-cold-weather/58331)
**Author:** [@johnlars](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnlars)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2010, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problem-in-cold-weather/58331 "2010-12-06T14:47:56Z")
This is my fourth subaru and the only one with this problem. As the weather gets colder it becomes increasingly hard to start. When the temp goes below 20 degrees it won't start at all --- ## [Subaru loyale loss of power with deceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-loyale-loss-of-power-with-deceleration/56333)
**Author:** [@dianastapleton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dianastapleton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2010, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-loyale-loss-of-power-with-deceleration/56333 "2010-10-13T20:37:57Z")
Car dies with any deceleration - ie. slowing or stopping even just to turn a corner. I can restart it every time it dies but it continually dies every time I slow, stop or turn. Idle is lopey and inconsistent. Turning up… --- ## [Old Subaru -Time for Boot Hill?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-subaru-time-for-boot-hill/43861)
**Author:** [@SafeDriver10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SafeDriver10)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2010, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-subaru-time-for-boot-hill/43861 "2010-09-02T23:55:28Z")
I've gone back to past discussions but need more input. I have A Subaru wagon with valve lifter problems. I have taken it in to a mechanic 4 times. The 1st time the lifters were replaced but continued to make noise. … --- ## [Fuel Injection 1991 Suburu Loyale](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injection-1991-suburu-loyale/53594)
**Author:** [@kylewfrye](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kylewfrye)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2010, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injection-1991-suburu-loyale/53594 "2010-08-15T22:17:51Z")
I have a 1991 Suburu Loyale that is fuel injection but I don't know if it is a Single Point Fuel Injection or a Multi Point Fuel Injection. I am trying to put the fuel injection into a 1986 GL and I am wondering if the … --- ## [Low Compression in One Cylinder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-compression-in-one-cylinder/50115)
**Author:** [@tlduker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tlduker)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2010, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-compression-in-one-cylinder/50115 "2010-06-10T02:32:51Z")
Hi, I am interested in purchaing a 1993 Subaru Loyale 4WD. It apparently has low compression in one cylinder. I really want a car, but I am a poor college student. It is only $500.00. Should I make this investment or is… --- ## [Hard starting?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-starting/46278)
**Author:** [@d\_a\_v\_e](https://community.cartalk.com/u/d_a_v_e)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 2:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-starting/46278 "2010-04-01T02:18:42Z")
Car runs but only with "foot" in it.Black(?) smoke(smells gassy)-will not idle. Disconnected MAS with same symptoms.Slipped timing belt??? --- ## [OBD1 1992 Subaru Reader](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd1-1992-subaru-reader/46187)
**Author:** [@greggor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/greggor)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2010, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/obd1-1992-subaru-reader/46187 "2010-03-17T16:20:01Z")
My 1992 Subaru Loyale with +213,000 miles turned the "Check Engine" light on. I haven't noticed any difference in performance, no drop in oil pressure, higher temperature, or low battery. . She accelerates and drives the… --- ## [White smoke at low rpm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-at-low-rpm/44775)
**Author:** [@mauricecbaker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mauricecbaker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2010, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/white-smoke-at-low-rpm/44775 "2010-02-20T20:10:16Z")
I own a 94 Subaru loyale, just recently it has begin to smoke. well its white smoke out of the exhaust pipe, but only when Im at low rpm's for example if im in 3d gear and slowing for a speed bump or turn and my rpm's ar… --- ## [CV joint? Half shaft? Steering knuckle? Poor college Student](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-joint-half-shaft-steering-knuckle-poor-college-student/44488)
**Author:** [@greggor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/greggor)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-joint-half-shaft-steering-knuckle-poor-college-student/44488 "2010-02-17T16:17:59Z")
I have a 1992 Subaru Loyale, 4wd wagon, with a manual transmission. 217,000 miles on her too. Bought it for $700, and have had minor problems; accessory belt blew, and later the alternator and consequently the battery. N… --- ## [Subaru w/airplane sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-w-airplane-sound/43589)
**Author:** [@Elenator](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elenator)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2010, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-w-airplane-sound/43589 "2010-02-01T15:38:38Z")
When I drive my subaru it makes a sound that is like a parked, but running, airplane is nearby. Or the sound could be compared to a lighter sound of grinding brakes, but the sound is constant while the tires and turning … --- ## [Subaru Loyale Throttle Position Sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-loyale-throttle-position-sensor/42146)
**Author:** [@DangerRanger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DangerRanger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2010, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-loyale-throttle-position-sensor/42146 "2010-01-09T18:18:01Z")
My mechanic has diagnosed a failing throttle position sensor on my 1992 Subaru Loyale 4WD (non-turbo). (First, he replaced the plugs and wires.) Neither he nor I can find a replacement for less than $250. That seems ex… --- ## [High-pitched squeal from belt area](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitched-squeal-from-belt-area/39961)
**Author:** [@fredbald](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fredbald)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2009, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-pitched-squeal-from-belt-area/39961 "2009-11-25T12:54:13Z")
I understand the usual answer is the belt tensioner. But should it be tightened, loosened or replaced to eliminate squeal? --- ## [Fix it, or drive it till it dies?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-it-or-drive-it-till-it-dies/36259)
**Author:** [@Lariavasiel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lariavasiel)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2009, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-it-or-drive-it-till-it-dies/36259 "2009-09-10T14:23:04Z")
I drive a 1990 subaru loyale wagon. I bought two of them for 500 bucks fixed them both up, and sold the manual transmission version for 1495. After Licence and Registration, repair bills and new tires the thing cost me a… --- ## [91 Subaru loyale 1.8 engine miss and hesitate and stall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-subaru-loyale-1-8-engine-miss-and-hesitate-and-stall/32866)
**Author:** [@clutchbelt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clutchbelt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2009, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-subaru-loyale-1-8-engine-miss-and-hesitate-and-stall/32866 "2009-07-04T20:46:50Z")
My subaru when i start it in the morning is stalls imedietly, when i pull out of the driving it wants to stall. going up our hill it stumbles and misses. check engine light is on. When warmed up coming to a red light it … --- ## [The car is ticking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-car-is-ticking/28752)
**Author:** [@Sweetie\_Coli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sweetie_Coli)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2009, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-car-is-ticking/28752 "2009-04-05T02:44:39Z")
We just had our 1994 Subaru Loyale fixed. Well, pretty much fixed. The mechanic wants to take the engine out again and try to find the ticking. The car runs well now, and he said that the engine ticking may go away, j… --- ## [Battery keeps dying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-keeps-dying/14546)
**Author:** [@wakulla](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wakulla)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2008, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-keeps-dying/14546 "2008-05-28T20:40:13Z")
I have a 1993 Subaru Loyale wagon...something is draining the battery...the mechanic, disabled the driver side shoulder seat belt, because it wasn't working properly and would get stuck midway, so thought maybe it was st…