hockeylvr93 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 bit the dust last week at 256K miles...connecting rod. I've chosen to get a used engine with 60K on it for $2800...so disappointed. I have done all the maintenance on this car, used Amsoil and Mobil 1 synthetic oil religiously and had this happen. It was still cheaper than a car payment, so it's in the shop for a week and the motor comes with a 90 day warranty....i'm bumming i know other subaru owners who literally ABUSE their cars, lack of maintenance (only when the car stops running or upon occassion some regular maintenance but not often) and they have 300K! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 that does seem disappointing. H4 or H6? Wonder if oil pressure was low or other problem?????? sucks but, you're doing the right thing if you otherwise like the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeylvr93 Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 unsure of what h4 or h6 means....the car is ok, would have preferred a new car, but prefer no car payments..so it's a catch 22 ya know? i had been burning or losing oil for awhile and i stayed on top of it about a year ago i have my valve cover gaskets and some other items done to help with that... when i bought this car i was told from so many folks how long they last...maybe i will treat my new "used" engine like crap and i will get 400K! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattocs Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Which engine was in the car? 4 or 6 cylinder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 H4 = horizontal 4 cylinder H6 = Horizontal 6 cylinder 256k is pretty damn good and I would be grateful to get that mileage out of a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeylvr93 Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 it was a 4 cylinder... 256 isn't terrible, but i just expected longer...oh well i hope to get that much out of this used motor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 when i bought this car new or used? were the headgaskets ever replaced? often means it was previously overheated or run low on oil at some point in it's life. with the external oil leaks of the 05+ EJ25's a low oil situation could occur at any point in it's life, even low mileage. then again stuff happens and a quarter million miles is not that bad - it would get you to the moon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brus brother Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 new or used? were the headgaskets ever replaced? often means it was previously overheated or run low on oil at some point in it's life. with the external oil leaks of the 05+ EJ25's a low oil situation could occur at any point in it's life, even low mileage. then again stuff happens and a quarter million miles is not that bad - it would get you to the moon! Wow. I have an 05 Subaru. Mapquest here I come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Wow. I have an 05 Subaru. As do I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeylvr93 Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 new or used? were the headgaskets ever replaced? often means it was previously overheated or run low on oil at some point in it's life. with the external oil leaks of the 05+ EJ25's a low oil situation could occur at any point in it's life, even low mileage. then again stuff happens and a quarter million miles is not that bad - it would get you to the moon! i bought it new in aug 04 (new 05 just coming out) headgaskets were replaced about 180K... oh well...i got it back today rides like BRAND NEW! better get me another 256K! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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