March 21, 200917 yr I am looking to replace my 1996 Legacy Wagon with a newer used Subaru. Can anyone tell me what year models to avoid because of engine problems with the 2.5? I have heard there are major issues with these engines.
March 22, 200917 yr We have a 95 2.2L , I think the 2.5L's that came out about 97 and the next years were the problem. Search this site with head gasket, 2.5L engine and you should learn which had problems. I'm sure most of them have been repaired since then, Good Luck!!!
March 22, 200917 yr Phase 1 had the internal coolant leak that caused overheating. Phase 2 had external leaks but could easily be fixed with "Subaru slime". Not sure how effective it is though... I think after '03 the problem was pretty much gone.
March 22, 200917 yr Sometime in the 02 production run, Subaru changed the head gaskets. If you have an 02, Subaru will pay for the head gasket replacement, up to 100k, only up to Vin number before the change. My 02 has a Vin after the change. So in theory, all the 03's and later are OK.
March 22, 200917 yr 2nd page on this board "Identifying new-style EJ25 Head Gaskets?" :banana: http://allwheeldriveauto.com/subaru-head-gasket-problems-explained/
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