[2012 Subaru Forester: Oil in Coolant]

Thanks to everyone who replied to this thread!

 

What kind of additional data would help to clarify the situation? I wanted to post some photos but I am ignorant enough to not know what should be photographed and what shouldn't be

 

I am tempted to talk to another dealer to see what they have to say. For now, I am not driving the Forester if I can help it. 

[2012 Subaru Forester: Oil in Coolant]

I recently took my 2012 Subaru Forester X 4 2.5L to a mechanic, for an annual checkup. They found oil in the coolant reservoir, and told me they suspect a faulty head gasket. In their own words:

 

 

Found coolant reservoir empty, appears to have oil in it. This indicates head gaskets have failed internally. Radiator cap is swollen, suspect from oil. Advised customer return the car to dealer to inspect under warranty.

 

 

I took the car to the dealer since it is still just barely under warranty (58.5k miles out of 60k that are warranty-covered). The dealer took the car in, and after a while responded that they think the PCV connector has a leak in it, which cases the oil to get into the cooling system. In their

words:

 

 

Confirmed there is oil in the coolant reservoir and radiator cap. Coolant is coming from the PCV connector, which is a plastic breather connector that has a coolant running through it. Recommended replacing PCV connector and radiator cap.

 

I called back my mechanic who was extremely surprised and said that what the dealership described is not possible mechanically. I am now completely lost and not sure who is wrong.

Can anyone weigh in based on the data I presented?

 

Thanks!