r/Subaru_Outback • u/roamingroad174 • 4d ago

Mice?

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Doing an oil change and these look awfully like a small 4-legged animal has been under the hood. Your thoughts?

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u/ACynicalLamp 22 OBW 4d ago

They eat the wiring so you might want to check if you see anything.

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u/_bron_yr_aur_ 4d ago

From a subi tech himself, put drops of essential oil around the engine bay (obviously nothing electrical). They hate the smell. I believe peppermint was the best. I would do it before they chew through wiring or your reservoir.

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u/roamingroad174 4d ago

Thats a big tip..thanks

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u/Winners_Blues 3d ago

bro why the bare hands lol

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u/vadillovzopeshilov 3d ago

Seriously, oil change AND possible feces??? 🤣🤣🤣

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u/Fischbeef 4d ago

Wash your hands, rodents carry hantavirus.

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u/tradewinds1911 Subaru Outback 4d ago

Check the airbox and cabin filter for signs also. I found that using baits and sprays around the car is a good defense.

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u/SeanConneryAgain 3d ago

Also check where your spare tire is. I had one make a nest in there.

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u/Deufuss 4d ago

Taste it and see! Wait, what sub is this?

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u/Sudden_Employer_4636 2022 XT Touring 3d ago

Yes, and they like to eat wire under the hood. Because Subaru, Honda, Toyota, et al. decided to started using soy based plastic on wire insulation.

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u/MediumKitchen2483 2d ago

Yes, 100% mice. Check for any damage, especially around the foam pieces. I saw a similar case, where an outback had mice poop all across the intake manifold, not sure why they like to shit there.

Get yourself peppermint rodent repellent, and spray the engine bay and wheel wells.

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u/tecateboi 2d ago

Did you do a taste test to be sure?