My wife and I bought a 2012 Outback brand new at the end of April 2012. about 3 weeks ago, we were headed out to breakfast when we heard a noise that sounded like gravel, nothing metallic, just like a light gravel or dragging sound and the engine quit 1/8 mile out of our driveway. We coasted to a stop and the motor locked up without warning! I ran synthetic oil and good filters, either Pure One or Napa filters since 748 miles. The last oil change, which had 1600 miles, was with Pennzoil synthetic 5w30 (I usually use Mobil 1 5w30 and Purolator filters). I pulled the dipstick, and it had plenty of oil and no signs of coolant. Had it towed, using roadside, 60 miles to the dealer... we live literally in the middle of nowhere too. This past week I stopped in and they said the motor was trashed. They drained the oil and some blue coolant came out with the oil. No idea what happened, but they are replacing it under warranty. It should be finished this week. I asked if they needed receipts for the oil changes as I keep very detailed records and receipts. They said nope, don't need em. They had the motor out and were putting in a brand new one from Subaru, and the reason it was taking so long was that it took a while to get the engine.
The Outback is a 2.5i with a 6 speed manual.
We're going to trade it in around 30-35K and get a 2013. My wife drives roughly, at this time, 40K a year. She wants a different color and some other options as well.
Will update when I have more details on this mishap...
The Outback is a 2.5i with a 6 speed manual.
We're going to trade it in around 30-35K and get a 2013. My wife drives roughly, at this time, 40K a year. She wants a different color and some other options as well.
Will update when I have more details on this mishap...