Ok I have a 1998 outback with the 2.5 and it shakes bad and the check eng light came on any one no why thanks

Is it an Outback Sport or a Legacy based Outback?

It sounds like it could have a timing issue.

Did you pull the code?

it is the Legacy based Outback i have to get a code reader fist doing that to day thanks

it is thae Legacy based Outback and im going to pull the code today thanks