Mar 12, 2009 · In this engine, the failure allows external coolant leakage, which can also result in over heating and engine failure. 4. Subaru recognized the HG problem in the 2.5 L SOC engines and in April 2002 implemented a “Service Campaign” to “fix” the problem, which Subaru claims only occurred in 1999 to 2002 model years.

Dec 4, 2007 · my 2001 subaru had the 1-2 punches of blown head gasket and ring failure, so i ended up having the engine rebuilt. what is a reasonable charge for this. the engine is a subaru short block, which cost $2100 and the heads were of course machined, which cost 150. i am told there was 16 hours of labor which seems reasonable, but the 5k final bill ...

Aug 2, 2017 · Recently bought a 2015 Subaru Forester it has 89K miles. There is no check engine light or warning that any thing is wrong. However, when I drive the vehicle, and come to a complete stop and then turn off the vehicle. The vehicle starts pinging, and making clicking noises within the hood of the vehicle. What exactly is this? I checked the oil, and everything looks …

Mar 29, 2014 · I am leaning towards a subaru Forester, used, in my price range the mileage will be high - over 100,000 -145,000. My previous experience with subaru is expensive repairs - head gaskets, water pumps, wheel bearing, axles, all seem to go over/around 100,000. I have found some with the mechanical issues mentioned that have been repaired, or addressed before …

Apr 24, 2019 · The Subaru Boxer 6 should be competitive in longevity to any engine out there. I have owned a 2010 boxer 6 and now drive a 2015 boxer 6. The 2010 used a very little oil between changes, the 2015 at 100,000 miles is not using any oil between changes.

Feb 27, 2017 · The blame-the-consumer culture that has grown up around Subaru engine failures is a ridiculous farce. Subaru had a responsibility to remedy these issues. Instead they did the math and and elected to ignore the issue, deny as many warranty claims as legally possible, and keep the money.

Jul 30, 2016 · I just purchased a 2017 Outback. I noticed a rattling noise (like marbles) coming from the engine upon startup in the morning only. The noise goes away after a few seconds. To me it sounds like bearings rattling due to low oil pressure, but the dealer says that every Outback and Legacy does this. It has a timing chain and the engines use 0-20 synthetic oil. Is this normal.

Sep 3, 2020 · The Auto Stop-Start can be disabled on your new 2020 Subaru Outback or Legacy. If you have the 11.6-inch touchscreen menu, you can disable the system. When you are on the home screen, push the car icon button to change the settings and then click on “Others” allowing you to turn off the Auto Stop-Start system.

Dec 2, 2009 · I know the late '90s Outbacks were prone to them. My son just junked a '99 (well, sold it to a mechanic for $800, which some way was a good deal) after the head gaskets failed for a second time. He’s thinking of buying a later model, perhaps '04 or '05, and so we’re wondering whether Subaru ever really solved the problem, which seems to be related to the flat-four …

Jan 7, 2008 · There are actually 2 iterations of the 4-Cylinder engine–one with turbo-charger and one without. The 4 cylinder w/o turbocharger is merely “adequate” and will not satisfy someone with a “sprited” driving style. As you noted the turbo 4 …