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My 2004 Subaru Legacy has only 56,000 miles on it and I have to replace the valve gaskets on both sides! I was surprised by this by my car repair guy said this is common because the engine (4 cyl) runs so hot then get so cold here in NH. Does anyone out there have any input into this? I had no idea the Subarus had this kind of problem.
I am replacing the valve cover gaskets on my 2004 sedan at 44,000 miles. This is not a major problem. I have done many myself on all kind of cars throgh the years. I have found through the years that Subies are high maintance cars, but always seem to get you where you want to go, even though they look like they are on their "last legs".
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See, my concern is that 2004 and up doesn't show up so much is because they don't yet have the (relatively) high enough miles for this to happen, namely 80K+ miles. Maybe in a few years we will see a flood of those as well.
My dealer looked up my vin number and told me I had a number XXXXX head gasket, and that was the corrected one and I would be fine. But I must admit, I still am concerned. I check for leaks under the car, easy to spot in the white snow! So far the snow is still white!
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Hi all, I have a 1995 subaru that had only water (no antifreeze) in the cooling system. I live in Austin, TX and this has never been a problem before, but we got some crazy cold weather a few days ago and I think the water may have frozen. The car will not start now, just turns over and over, with no indication of firing at all. Any thoughts on what may have happened. It only froze briefly here, but I don't know how much it would take to do damage. Thanks-
Not a good Idea to run a car without antifreeze anywhere. If the water did freeze in the engine and expanded, water could have gotten into the cylinders, just a guess. I had a 1995 subaru that I bought new and it went 226,000 miles before my son traded it in. Fantastic car.
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05 Legacy i, M/T, 65k miles
I bought this car from the original owner in May '09 with 48k on it, all maint records, and in great shape.
It blew up on Christmas eve. 65k miles, been running Valvoline full synthetic since purchase, no hint of any problems, no engine codes, oil light, overheating, nothing, but now has a knock in the engine that would make a Singapore whore proud.
What would be your advice on what to do with this car, SNA says that I can take it to their dealer for a diagnostic at my expense and that they MAY do something for me, but at 65k it is out of warranty and they really don't have any liability for the car at all. This prospect does not appeal as I will most likely be financing a teardown at dealership rates and then have to foot another bill for an engine or rebuild. Any advice appreciated and look out for Lemon Legacy's.
I'm told that Subaru does not recommend synthetic oil for their engines. It sounds like you are caught between a rock and a hard place. I would check if that is true. If it is, then you will have a problem with Subaru. I had a 2005 Subie that I was using synthetic oil in from the day I bought it new. Engine seemed to run fine, but I traded it in at 36,000 miles. Did have a bearing go under warranty.
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put some miles on it two miles a day is doing more damage than driving in stop and go traffic in rush hour 30 miles. A vehicle likes to get in full operating temp and get out of the house
I'm told it takes 20 miles of driving to "burn" off the condensation in the crank case.
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rule of thumb is to replace a battery after five years. After that you take a chance on being "stuck" out on the road. Even if everything seems fine. thats my motto!
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Did you ever load the car? That seems to be a common precursor to the problem.
Also, seems snow is not an issue, but slick packed snow or ice.
Dave
Driven on lots of icy and snow packed roads. As far as a "packed car", I have driven with two passengers. I don't recall driving in snow and ice with a heavy load in the back though!
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I am shocked reading these posts about this problem! I have a 2009 3.0R Subie and live in the snow covered land of the Poconos, so I get to drive in snow quite often. I have had to make emergency trips to the hospital a few times. Almost ever trip is up or down a hill. I must say, I have not experianced this problem, unless I wasn't paying attention! I have had a few Subies in my time going back to 1981. The one "problem?" with all these Subies I would have to say is in un-plowed high snow the Subies will sway back in forth and are hard to control, but I have always assumed this was normal behaver driving in high snow with a light car. Had the same problem with my 1972 Artic snowmobile. :-\
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Hi and welcome!
I'm in South Whitehall, where you at?
bob
I'm in the "hills" between Wilks-barre and Allentown close to Rt 903. Its Subie country! Bought my 2009 Subie at Becker!
Gary
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Hi all
I have joined today and own a 2009 Subaru Outback 3.0R and a 2004 Subaru Outback 2.5 Sedan. I have had many Suby's dating back to 1981, but I do not attempt to do my own work on them as I have two left hands and can turn a $50 repair into thousands! Although I have had many brands of auto's, Subaru is my favorite and in buying a car, there is no other option for me now. Some times the Subaru "people" seem to try very hard to change my opinion, but I am a stubburn man. Glad to be here!
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I just recently purchused a 2004 Subaru 2.5 outback sedan with 42,000 miles. I have noticed a vibration, mostly through the gas pedal, between 2300 and 2500 rpm in all gears ( its an automatic with overdrive ]. I also get some "idle shake" mostly when the car is cold. Before I take it in for a check, I am hoping to get some thoughts about it here on the board. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
subaru outback question
in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX
Posted · Edited by bigjeep
The problem is, when test driving the car at the dealers, is finding the "hills". They put the dealerships on flat ground!
All joking aside, I live in the mountains and if "dragging" up the hills is a problem for you go with the 3.6R. It can get frustrating climbing the hills everyday with a line of cars behind you! 
Also think of a used 3.0R. They are fun to drive!
PS- I have been known to "sneek" the AC off in the summer climbing a hill! Owning Subies going back to 81 and having a 2004 2.5, I have lots of experiance!