turning off AWD in a subaru outback
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turning off AWD in a subaru outback
I have a '97 subaru outback. I love it, except for the horrible mileage (22/26 at best). Someone told me you can install a chip that turns off the all wheel drive, and so doing increases mileage dramatically. is this true? I loved having an AWD car when I lived in Colorado, but here in Washington it doesn't seem too necessary. It would be ideal if it were the kind of thing you could switch on and off depending on the season. thanks,
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The manuals are mechanical the autos are electronic.
If you have an automatic you can install a 15 amp fuse and make it FWD. This is only for an automatic. In 97 the fuse holder is on the firewall in the back a small black box marked "FWD" on the right I think. You have to install a fuse to put it in FWD. Newer years the fuse holder is in the large fuse box by the battery. Again not for the Manual but a 4EAT
If you have an automatic you can install a 15 amp fuse and make it FWD. This is only for an automatic. In 97 the fuse holder is on the firewall in the back a small black box marked "FWD" on the right I think. You have to install a fuse to put it in FWD. Newer years the fuse holder is in the large fuse box by the battery. Again not for the Manual but a 4EAT
Originally posted by Peaty
The manuals are mechanical the autos are electronic.
If you have an automatic you can install a 15 amp fuse and make it FWD. This is only for an automatic. In 97 the fuse holder is on the firewall in the back a small black box marked "FWD" on the right I think. You have to install a fuse to put it in FWD. Newer years the fuse holder is in the large fuse box by the battery. Again not for the Manual but a 4EAT
The manuals are mechanical the autos are electronic.
If you have an automatic you can install a 15 amp fuse and make it FWD. This is only for an automatic. In 97 the fuse holder is on the firewall in the back a small black box marked "FWD" on the right I think. You have to install a fuse to put it in FWD. Newer years the fuse holder is in the large fuse box by the battery. Again not for the Manual but a 4EAT
This is why Peaty is a pimp
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Adding STP (which is like $30 a gallon) isn't cost effective. The only real way to do it is to open your exhaust up with a catback and maybe headers (which again, probably cost more than you will save on gas anytime soon) and to get larger wheels/tires than you have now. The danger there is the fact your speedo will be showing a SLOWER speed than you are actually traveling. The other upside is, your Odometer will track slower too. 
Grounding mod will give you some torque.
You will need to press on the gas less.
not a whole lot of difference but it'll help.
also using cruise control will help if you have.
You will need to press on the gas less.
not a whole lot of difference but it'll help.
also using cruise control will help if you have.
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