This is the best "how-to" video I have ever seen on RU-vid for a Subaru Outback. The step-by-step directions are very clear & comprehensive. The filming has great lighting and super camera angles. You should be very proud of this video. (I have the same make and model Subaru Outback as featured in this video).
As others have said, a very well done video. Clear, well narrated, and most importantly you took the time to actually give the viewer the angle they will see when doing the job themselves. 95% of how to videos show a guy with a camera to his back goin, "Okay, and now you take the flux capacitor mount and place the plutonium right here..", and of course you cannot see "right here". Seems obvious, but clearly it is not. I have a 2019 Outback, Limited 3.6R and it was dead on. Thanks, Saved me about $40.
Thanks for the video. I’m changing mine from now on. The dealership charges $50 each to do these. Rock Auto sells the filters for under $10 each. Bye bye dealership.
Thank my 2023 Subbie wilderness outback filter location is just like your2022. Very easy, so was changing cabin filter, saved about 60.00 doing myself. And now I know🥰
Paul, thanks for your video as it helped me and I am sure others too. FYI, it is the same change out process for the air filter on my 2021 Subaru Outback, 2.4L Turbo engine and the cabin air filter.
I own a 2020 Outback and was going to be charged $150 to change both filters. I decided to try myself and wow! Was this so easy with your video. First tike I've ever done anything on a car. Easy peasy!! Thank you!
@@Harpo.jr70 I used to do it on some of my vehicles, but sometimes I am just too busy. I could do it on my truck, but the way the ram 1500 oil filter sits above, it makes a real mess. Since I only put about 3 to 5,000 mi a year on it, it's just quicker and easier to have it done at the dealer on my way to work. I do plan on changing the oil on my newly purchased Subaru Outback turbo, once the free oil changes are no longer.
GREAT VIDEO, one of the better ones I've seen on RU-vid. I would be grateful to see the procedure to change the air filter on a 2022 Subaru outback turbo. thank you!
Thanks .. mine look real bad. Not sure , they just charged me and not bother to change. I bought some 4 of them for my 2016 outback 3.6L .. I saw mileage drop by nearly 10% and some power too. Hope to get my 30mile / gallon again. I change my oil since last 3 changes.
Great easy to follow video. This process work just as you demonstrated for my 2020 Outback Onyx edition (same color as yours 🙂) Changed both filters in a few minutes. Thanks Paul!
The old air filter you took out had the air filter arrow pointing up. The new filter you installed you said put the arrow down. Which is it? It appears if it is a NON OEM-version vers an original OEM Subaru the direction of the arrow is different Original Subaru OEM part, arrow points up to the sky, stated in the manual. Non- OEM version arrow down for air flow direction.
It depends on what you buy. OEM has an arrow but doesn't say "air flow direction". Most after market filters give you the air flow direction arrow (not an up arrow). If what you bought has an air flow direction arrow, it should be pointed down, like the one i installed in this video. If you bought an OEM filter and it just has an arrow, put the arrow up, as stated in the manual.
I have a 2010 Outback and do not have the second permanent filter. I have the check engine light going off (P0420), but am told it is not a catalytic converter issue, but likely a mixture issue. Any idea what that filter does and if it is necessary? Possibly a reason why the check engine light is going off?
Very true. If they are super dirty on top, you should be extra careful. Use a vacuum if necessary. I just had a very dirty one recently on this Ford Fushion. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TVppbC33pQ0.html
Used this for the cabin filter a few months ago and just did the engine filter now. Subaru wanted $900 for the 30k service 😂 🤡. I paid $350 at a reputable shop for everything except the engine filter and did that myself for $20. I wouldn’t mind paying a bit more to go to the dealership but nearly 2.5x as much? Get out of here.
Did that mess up your service contract? Because on mine I can't do my own oil and filter changes without losing the agreement idk if filters apply to that because I'm not trying to pay for for cabin and engine installation when I can pay 40 for three of each filter🤣
Thank you so much you were very clear with your instructions. I am an 80-year-old woman and I will not be intimidated to do this myself once I get my wilderness Crosstrek. Need to save money wherever possible and I’m sure I will be on many dirt roads yipeee!
BY FAR the best how-to video I have ever seen on RU-vid. So clear, comprehensive, and has great lighting and camera angles. You should be very proud of this video. I did not need a such great video to change the cabin air filter. but I know I could give my 12-year-old niece a screwdriver (just for prying) and this video and she could change both filters correctly !!!
Big thank you! Our Subaru Dealership just tried to up-sell my spouse for $200 to change these filters, just bought them and will use the video to change them myself. Really appreciate you making this content and linking the parts you used.
2020 Outback and it worked just as you showed. I would have had trouble without your video. Thanks....bought the filters for $28 on Amazon...same as the ones you showed. Subaru wanted about $110. Thanks
I know right? I just changed the cabin filter and it took me more time to clear out the glove box than to change the actual filter! I hate myself for not knowing how to do this years ago.
Good video--all-in-all better than several others I reviewed before changing filters on my 2019 Outback. This would also work for many others besides the Outback. Note that on a 2019 and many earlier models, the clips for the engine air filter hinge in the opposite direction. It may be a good idea, despite the extra few minutes of work, to remove the filter box to make sure no debris fell into the box or housing. For the cabin filter, the process is basically the same, but the filter cover clips are vertical instead of horizontal, and there are small differences in mounting the glove box. Thankfully Subaru made the filters replaceable without tools. The dealer wanted about $100 more than the cost of the filters for both, which works out to about $300/hour!
big thumbs up to you. I am facing 30k mile service on my '20 Outback and eager to reduce costs; if I can do this much on my own ( and cabin filter ) I will have saved a bundle. thank you so much for "dumbing it down" for me; I have zero aptitude for this type of thing and your video is incredibly helpful.
Great instructions. You do very well at keeping an even flow with your delivery. I feel very confident I can replace both filters at this point thank you so much.
I have a 1997 Subaru Legacy. My “ski mobile”. It is not like your video but kind of similar. It’s supposed to have two clips. I can’t for my life take this apart. I even had my 6’6 son in law try to get it open. No go. I don’t know if I’m missing anything but I’m sure after years it needs to be done. I’ll keep searching.😢
Hello. I'm not sure what you specific concern is. But if you just want to make sure you have the correct filters, just by them from your local Subaru dealer.
Nice Video, particularly the cabin filter. I just picked up the set for my wife's Subie, they seem very flimsy. Would you recommend the carbon filter in your video?
@@BoostedFilms Thanks, I inspected the old oem filter, omg, it's sooo thin and the material was brittle and crusty after 18k. A N95 mask has more filtering potential, it's so cheap, bad on Subaru. Next maintenance round, I won't spend the $30+ for the dealer unit, I'll try an aftermarket one for sure.
I suggest you use the OEM or similar. The system is designed to work with a specific filter, just like your HVAC system at home. Installing a heavier filter will restrict airflow and possibly damage the blower motor or decrease the life of systems protected by the filter. I change mine at least twice yearly, once for the heating and once for the cooling season or if I detect any odor. I paid $18.50 for the cabin filter at the dealer this weekend, similar to the parts stores.
