teuchter

Hi Roamer, Yes the recall was done in Canada. It is not special coolant it is an additive that was put in to prevent the head gaskets from leaking. Teuchter

Hi all, I have 2001 Outback with apprx. 125.000klms. and the left hand cyl.head is starting to leak externally it is more like a seep right now. A couple of years ago there was a recall completed (while it was still in waranty) the dealer at no cost to the owner had to put an additive in the cooling system to prevent head gaskets from leaking and this has also been done at certain maintenance intervals. I am thinking this was a cheap quick fix from Subaru to hopefully not have to change a lot of head gaskets at no charge to the customer. Has anyone else ran into this problem? I think it is a manufacturing problem which should be addressed by Subaru. I have spoken to the dealer and he says he will contact Subaru Canada and see what they say!!! Does anyone have some thoughts on this problem.

We have a 2001 Outback automatic with 76,000km. I drove it for the first time in a few of months a couple of weeks ago and noticed a wicked shimmy from the steering wheel when light or heavy braking was applied at speeds over 90km. It has had brake problems in the past with squeeling, pads & rotors were replaced under warranty by the dealer. With the snow now here I had the winter tires and rims fitted yesterday and the problem is still there. All the tires are spec and in good shape. Does anyone have any ideas on this problem. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.