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All right, I have around 130k on my Outback, and my valve covers have been leaking pretty well. I bought new Felpro gaskets and NGK sparkplugs from Rockauto so I can replace both simultaneously, I am also planning on using grey permatex rtv in the specific spots according to the FSM. Really the...

Hey everyone, I bought this subie with 243k on it from my mom for $1k. She put $7k into it when they bought it because it was from someone who couldn’t pay a mechanic to fix the issues. She had a myriad of issues fixed like replacing the trans with a used one, wheel bearings, new OEM turbo, oil...

Just bought this car a month ago, was told head gaskets were done but I’m now doubting that. Things I noticed: oil level was very low, no visible oil leaks, blowing white/grey smoke, check engine light - catalytic converter, stuck a rag in the muffler and found a lot of soot and liquid oil… You...

My car has about 105,000 miles. For the first 60k, I used dealerships for service, but switched to DIY oil and filter changes after. During a trip over the holidays, the check engine light came on along with flashing cruise, x-mode, and traction control lights. The car also tried to overheat...

Have an 06 Subaru Outback limited 2.5 sohc with 93k miles. It has been well maintained but noticed oil level dropping after taking it for rides. Did add about 0.6 qtr after driving 350 miles since I noticed oil level below lower mark. Attached are some photos of the undercarriage of the car...

Took our 2020 Touring XT into dealer for standard maintenance with 42,000 miles. They said they saw signs of oil leaks and need to do a significant repair under warranty. They ordered parts which are supposedly in. When we got the service appointment for next week their notes said, "customer...

My 2013 2.5i Outback's FB25 has an oil leak due to what I gather to be a leaking cam carrier seal. I wanted to get some confirmation and assess what the prognosis is for this type of problem. Symptoms The vehicle has 170k miles on it. My engine consumes about a quart of oil every 1500-2000...

Hello Subes! I recently took my 2006 Outback H6 (117,000 miles) in to a Subaru specialist because I noticed after the last oil change that it has been dripping a small amount of oil after driving for a couple months. My regular mechanic took a look and said it looked like was coming from the...

I've got a 2016 3.6, bought used at 21k, now has 59k. Great car this far. First issue I've ever had occurred the other day, I had went for a run and came back to the subie for some quick AC air for about 10 mins just idling. CEL suddenly came on, eyesight said disabled. Then plugged in my OBDii...

Hi. I have an Outback (2019). I took it to the dealer here in Charleston, SC for the 30,000miles maintenance service and paid over $600 (it has 38,000miles). I’m sure they overcharged me. One week later the car barely has oil and it’s leaking. It has been used just twice since the service. I...

Hey yall, I have a 2012 outback 3.6r limited I was servicing it the other day and noticed a oil leak coming from underneath the pass valve cover but it's below the cover near a sensor. Does anyone know what the sensor is? Or what this module is called?

Hi All, Long time Subaru owner and first time poster. Background - Purchased a 2013 3.6R in 2019. It has been a good car for nearly 3 years. Started with 108K miles and now at 128K. In January I needed some basic maintenance done to idler pulley serpentine belt and so on. I also opted to get...

Hello friends. I was at my dealer getting an oil change and differential fluid replacement. My rep informed me the torque converter seal/gasket has a slight leak. He stated the seal is $30, but the total repair with labor would cost around 2K. He said it take a minimum of 11 hours labor to...

Before I dig in and start replacing stuff, can anyone help guide me on these leaks? 2007 OB 2.5L NA. I’m not sure if the CV (passenger side) is coming from the shaft seal or from the inner most boot clamp. The boot appear in tact (and clean), yet the diff fluid it perfectly full (and clean)...

I took my recently purchased used 2018 outback into the local dealership for the first time at 119k miles for an oil change and asked them to take a look at the front end as I was hearing CV knock and a low speed rumble. They couldn't find anything and when I asked about TSB 04-17-17r it needs...

From my oil changes, I’ve been noticing my vehicle was either burning or leaking about a quart of oil every 5k miles. Being a noob, I’ve been ignoring it for a while. Today I found the area where it seeks to be leaking but can’t really nail down an exact location. Pardon my photos. Maybe the...

Hello again all, many thanks for all responses on my earlier post, you were a godsend. Unfortunately, the problem escalated. The car: 2001 Subaru Outback Limited, AT 2.5L 4cyl engine, 217k miles, bought 2 months ago at 215k miles by someone who reportedly enjoyed fixing Subarus and had "fixed...

Hey guys, I'm trying to figure out where this is leaking from. '07 Outback with 165k miles. It looks like it's coming from behind the rear timing cover, in front of the engine block. The oil pours over that cylinder shape that I have circled not long after I start the motor. This is take from...

Hi, I have a 1999 Subaru outback legacy. She has been having consistent oil leaks for a few years now. I take it to the mechanic, it gets plugged, and within a few months it is leaking again. I am curious if anyone else has had this consistent problem? Or do I just have a bad mechanic? Is there...