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Everyone, thanks for the feedback. The Subaru dealer where the car was first repaired (3 times) has offered to look to look at the oil leak and repair under their warranty. The car was manufactured in 10/98 and doesn't seem to fall under the cars with the Head Gasket problem, even though it has the 2.5L engine. To be safe, should I ask to have the Head Gaskets replaced if they need to pull the motor again? I hate to keep dumping money on repairs if the car isn't going to hold up and also needs a $1000 axle job. After owning many Toyota and Honda's I have never seen anything like the problems Subaru seems to have on a car that was dealer serviced with low miles. Thanks again. Woody

I just purchased a 1999 Outback Ltd with 83,000 miles for my daughter to take back to school, 300 miles from home. When I brought the car in for inspection and oil change, the local Subaru dealer found an Oil leak I asked about. He said I needed Cam seals, Crank Seal and Timing Belt. Additionally, the valve cover was leaking Oil and estimated $395 would cover replacing the Valve Gasket. I drove home and was able to get the previous owner maintenance records. He had followed Subaru's schedule and had all work performed through a dealer in another city. From his records, it shows everything the Syracuse Subaru dealer wants to do, was already done in November of 2005 and less then 4000 miles ago. But his records, also show that it was recommended he replace both front axle shafts which he declined. Could it be possible the service is needed again so soon for the seals. And, how dangerous is driving the car without replacing the front axles shafts ( has some Vibration betten 30 -40 mph)? I am worried about sending by daughter off to a remote college with a car that may have issues. Any feedback would be welcome. Thanks, Woody