Distance Commuter Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 The thread Its time for a new SooB by nomoaudi had some good things to say about the H6 vs. the 2.5. Is there anything on the horizon as a replacement or real improvement for the 2.5? Or do we have to choose between an old and lower powered 2.2 and the big H6 if we want a truly long lived engine? I've been spoiled- been driving rwd Volvos since '95. The whole drivetrain usually lasts 300-400K miles. But they stopped making them.... So I've been lurking here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I'm on my second Forester, I sold the first one, a 1999, after 200,000 almost repair free miles. I'll be among the first to opine that the 2.5L DOHC was close to being a piece of junk. Although even the DOHC seems to hang together pretty well AFTER the headgaskets have been properly replaced. It's still early days, but I think the 2003 and newer 2.5L SOHC engines have been pretty reliable. Not perfect, but I would image the newer 2.5L SOHC engine is in the same reliablity ball park with Honda and Toyota. I have seen very few negative post about the H6 on this board. It's very cramped in a H6 engine compartment so routine maintenance can be more expensive than on a H4. One other thing, it can very expensive to replace a timing chain on any car when it's finally needed. Just out of curiosity, ask the dealer how much a timing chain replacement would run. I briefly looked at a Matrix, and was blown away by the timing chain replacement cost. It's just my opinion, but I would not avoid the newer H4 engine. I bought a 2006 Forester, so I think I have put my money where my mouth is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger83 Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 ////I've been spoiled- been driving rwd Volvos since '95. The whole drivetrain usually lasts 300-400K miles. //// Do you keep a box of timing gears under the front seat, or? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=70514 compare notes nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=73 try there too nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distance Commuter Posted January 26, 2007 Author Share Posted January 26, 2007 http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=73try there too nipper Yes - I did. Thanks. Can you recommend someplace that lists the different engine types and years etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Yes - I did. Thanks. Can you recommend someplace that lists the different engine types and years etc? www.cars101.com nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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