Representative photoWheel alignment for a 1997 Subaru Legacy/Outback
Wheel alignment for the 1997 Subaru Legacy/Outback: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.8 to 11.2 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1997 Subaru Legacy/Outback for wheel alignment
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
1997 Subaru Legacy/Outback: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 1019 L (36 cu ft) | 1019 L (36 cu ft) | 1019 L (36 cu ft) | 1019 L (36 cu ft) | 1019 L (36 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,800 | US$2,900 | US$2,900 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,038 | $3,162 | $3,162 | $3,472 | $3,472 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1997 Subaru Legacy/Outback
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 79 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (29), service brakes (9) and power train (8). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01V216000 | 2001-06-25 | suspension:front:springs:coil springs | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT COIL SPRINGS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, NEW HAMPSHIRE, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE... |
| 98V091000 | 1998-05-04 | suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly:hanger,bracket | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER STATION WAGON, SEDAN AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER WELDING, FRACTURES CAN OCCUR ON THE SUPPORT BRACKET OF THE FRONT TRANSVERSE LINK. |
| 98V035000 | 1998-02-20 | vehicle speed control | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE THROTTLE SHAFT BALL BEARING ON THE SENSOR SIDE OF THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY WAS NOT INSTALLED IN CERTAIN THROTTLE BODIES. |
| 98V042000 | 1998-02-20 | power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl) | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. DUE TO POOR WELDS, IGNITION KEYS CAN STICK, SHIFT LEVERS/LINKAGES CAN BREAK AND SHIFT LEVERS CAN MOVE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Wheel alignment for the 1997 Subaru Legacy/Outback
Need a wheel alignment for your 1997 Subaru Legacy/Outback? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it with a trusted shop and keep you driving meanwhile. An alignment keeps the car driving straight and the tires wearing evenly.
Your car, your notes
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. If you have the service history of your Legacy/Outback, have it ready for the shop. The powertrain here is the 2.2L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 4-speed automatic.
How we help
You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. You approve the shop's quote before any work. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one.
A car meanwhile
We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. The rental is priced like any other on our site. Your offer shows the delivery fee if you want the car brought to you.
Car care, briefly
Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Check that all lights work every few weeks. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive.
A short checklist
Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used.
Ask us
Ask, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request wheel alignment
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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