Abridged version: Head gaskets are not leaking after all. Read below for the whole story. In effect, this was a mis-diagnosis by the dealer.
Dropped off my ‘19 OB Touring 3.6 for its first 6k mile service and within a couple of hours had a call from the service advisor informing me that my engine must be pulled from the car and rebuilt due to driver’s side HG failure. Apparently some cooling system components will be replaced also.
I chk the oil at every fill up and watched the oil level drop to about 1/2qt low. I bought the car new with 3 miles on it, so have watched it closely. I mentioned to the SA the oil level dropping and some oil pooling in one of the valleys in the head that is visible under the engine cover and just behind the dipstick. I also had some dried coolant on the underside of the hood and over the engine. Coolant was also reported low as a result of pressure buildup and release.
Oddly, the SA asked me to come pick up the car and scheduled the repairs for a couple weeks out due to their schedule. They topped off the oil and coolant and said keep driving it.
Anyway, I called SOA and started a case to see where this goes. I’ve been a Toyota guy for the most part and this is my first Subaru. I hope it gets worked out - I love the car.
Will update as we progress.
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Dropped off my ‘19 OB Touring 3.6 for its first 6k mile service and within a couple of hours had a call from the service advisor informing me that my engine must be pulled from the car and rebuilt due to driver’s side HG failure. Apparently some cooling system components will be replaced also.
I chk the oil at every fill up and watched the oil level drop to about 1/2qt low. I bought the car new with 3 miles on it, so have watched it closely. I mentioned to the SA the oil level dropping and some oil pooling in one of the valleys in the head that is visible under the engine cover and just behind the dipstick. I also had some dried coolant on the underside of the hood and over the engine. Coolant was also reported low as a result of pressure buildup and release.
Oddly, the SA asked me to come pick up the car and scheduled the repairs for a couple weeks out due to their schedule. They topped off the oil and coolant and said keep driving it.
Anyway, I called SOA and started a case to see where this goes. I’ve been a Toyota guy for the most part and this is my first Subaru. I hope it gets worked out - I love the car.
Will update as we progress.
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