Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Battery Replacement
1990 Subaru XT-6 4WD L6-2.7L SOHCSECTION Battery Replacement
We have noticed a high warranty replacement rate for 95 LEGACY batteries. Subaru Service has been testing all of the returns for the last two months. To our surprise not one battery failure has been confirmed. All replacements that we inspected fell into three categories:
1) Charged and returned to service
2) Wrong battery was received
3) Frozen battery (discharged batteries will freeze)
Batteries in Dealer inventory vehicles must be maintained by the dealer. We ask at this time that each dealer review their charging and replacement policy. Discharged batteries should be recharged and tested, not replaced. If a vehicle has been in inventory for a long time, do the customer a favor and recharge the battery before delivery. Refer to previous Service Bulletins for procedures.
We will be reviewing service bulletins and past updates to standardize this policy. Any information you may have or want to contribute can be faxed to the SOA Service Department at (609) 488-3136, Attention: Tom Strain.
1) Charged and returned to service
2) Wrong battery was received
3) Frozen battery (discharged batteries will freeze)
Batteries in Dealer inventory vehicles must be maintained by the dealer. We ask at this time that each dealer review their charging and replacement policy. Discharged batteries should be recharged and tested, not replaced. If a vehicle has been in inventory for a long time, do the customer a favor and recharge the battery before delivery. Refer to previous Service Bulletins for procedures.
We will be reviewing service bulletins and past updates to standardize this policy. Any information you may have or want to contribute can be faxed to the SOA Service Department at (609) 488-3136, Attention: Tom Strain.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.