Avoid This Engine Like the Plague

Subaru car review. Watch This Before Buying a Subaru, DIY and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. Subaru engine problems explained. Buying a new Subaru. Buying a used Subaru. Should I buy a Subaru. Why subaru parts are expensive. Why not to buy a Subaru. The truth about owning a Subaru. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 54 years.
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[@scottykilmer]

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[@jtmkil]

Hi

[@aye_commander0641]

Can you please do one about jeep commands please.

[@aaronthebarbaric7733]

12 years of driving in the snow from Washington State to Minnesota in a Semi-Truck. my 1.00$ tip to people. If the conditions get to the point that you can not travel comfortably without sliding down the road at 45mph. The conditions are bad enough to stay home from work. And don't go to the store unless it's within 5 miles of where you live. If the temperature outside is below -20 degrees F. Stay inside and stay home from work. It is not worth you losing your car to conditions. And when it is to cold outside. it is not worth the permanent nerve damage you will get from frost bite. One of the times I went out in -27 degree with a 30 mile an hour wind to act as first response to a fatal accident in the snow. Within 10 minutes I got 1-3 degree frost bite and till this take have no feeling in my hands half way down.

[@GeorgeVCohea-dw7ou]

We might need to realise that neither standard nor full DST will fully satisfy everyone, and a compromise must be made! Split the difference and leave it! A one time half hour of DST is doable and would be something that people will adjust to fairly quickly. A biannual hour difference has not been good for society nor technological advancement. 30 minutes leaves room for individuals to decide how to spend their days throughout the year.

[@kennethrhodes7143]

Scotty it’s a 4 cyl not 6 cyl which are great

[@ludedude5228]

Spoke with a certified Subaru only repair shop . Family owned business for 30 years recommended if your past the 100,000 mile recall which voids any free engines from Subaru . Then drain the oil and replace oil filter with Fram 5w30 non synthetic oil. Just straight petroleum oil. The oil scraper ring notoriously freezes and causes tons of oil to blow by into the catalytics . The factory 0w20 is too thin for high mileage 2.5 engines , so the 5w30 is thin enough to get into the rod and crank bearings but thick enough to not blow past the piston rings . I tried it and it works , 3000 miles later no oil loss 👍

[@seanyang8664]

Is this for newer models or all subaru models?

[@ludedude5228]

@@seanyang8664 any 2.5 that has over 100,000 miles . Low milage require the factory 0w20

[@ludedude5228]

@@seanyang8664 all with 2.5 After 100,000 plus miles "

[@alspilowey]

Love my 2010 Outback, 6cyl Subaru, no problems at 144,000 miles

[@jakededrick7068]

I have a 6 cylinder boxer engine in 2018 outback. And it getting replaced after 80,000 miles 😂. Started using more then a quart of oil after 1,000 miles. I love the power the engine has.

[@robbied6198]

Thank you Scotty for being one of the true OGs out here knowing actually about cars and talking about Subis. I own 2 since 2018 and they are the best that could ever happened just regular oil changes and that’s pretty much it.

[@richsweeney1115]

Subis aren't the best. Honda, Toyota and Mazda's are now..but subis are getting better.

[@dmcdgames2388]

@@richsweeney1115 i agree with this however subis are def more well rounded and versatile plus they are slept on making them less expensive in a car market that is already through the roof

[@jamargreen1209]

@@richsweeney1115lol Mazda don’t even…

[@alexdebono4087]

Scooby's*

[@rogerhoke3103]

You absolutely right Scotty The old adage the squeaky wheel gets the grease applies even more nowadays. Seems like consumers have to constantly be fighting something

[@patrapper7367]

But other times the squeaky wheel gets replaced.

[@michaelnobles6774]

Scotty your experience and knowledge of so many engines makes it worth contacting you before your next purchase of a new or used car.

[@RohanSanjith]

ok

[@jackenrod6794]

100k on on the 3.6 H6. Shell T6 since the first oil change. Runs great.

[@mancinisleeptrain]

Whatever Scottie. I have 2010 Outback 3.6 h6. Bought new with 15 miles on it. Has 376k miles on it right now ( last 250k ride share driving) Not one major engine problem and no leaks with the original 5AT transmission. Only recall has been the airbags. Subbies are the next best to Toyotas and pretty easy to work on minus spark plugs

[@christianlassen1577]

that's a very different engine than what he's talking about

[@StingingnettIe]

@@christianlassen1577 Which is he talking about then? curious, i also have a 3.6 in a 2013 outback

[@henryyurkovic893]

I have 2018 Subaru Legacy that just passed 80,000 miles. Change oil every 5,000 miles. Moved from Lakewood NJ to Delray Beach Florida, about 1200 miles. I did many trips between the 2, some straight thru and some with a layover. Not a problem with it.

[@JG-pf7su]

I have a 2016 outback with the 3.6r 145k miles no issues, just came back from the mechanic yesterday, all green. Only thing done is oil changes, tires, serpentine and spark plugs. Guess lucky too

[@MiguelRodriguez-zi4sl]

Thanks again glad to hear from you again as always!! God Bless 🙏

[@Pachecure]

Thank you, Scotty, for giving us pointers about Subaru. Appreciate you sharing your experiences.

[@md2k8]

I am a fan of this, 2014 Subaru Forester AWD compact SUV with the 2.5 L flat-4, boxer engine. My aunt has a 2016 model.

[@N8RTH]

These early ones - 2013, 2014 had oil consumption issues and typically it was the manual 5speed models. Subaru of America takes care of their customers.

[@aaronhardy7397]

HEY SCOTTY LOVE YOUR CHANNEL.. I have a 2010 outback 3.6r and i love it,i drive hard and this is one of the best cars and engine i ever hammered down the road.278000 km

[@musclecarfan74]

Aluminum is soft compared to steel. I am a trained machinist, mechanic as a well as a former worker for Johnson Motors. I have worked as a die caster.

[@kenc8359]

I'm still loving my Subaru Legacy GT Wagon MY2003. Original owner, done 251,000 km. No major problem or leaks.

[@goatlocker219]

You're one of the lucky ones. Our Subaru only has 69K and it just lost a piston. The dealer said it needs a new engine. It's 9k over warranty. We are joining the lawsuit.

[@choko_thefinalboss6224]

Crazy viejo!! Best forester engine build! Do proper maintenance on Subaru guys and you’ll be fine trust me!

[@spawn11]

I Love SCOTTY. I have 2015 Subaru WRX CVT 110,000kms on it no issues. Reegular oil changes only

[@Ray-pm1jy]

That’s practically still new

[@J.R.F.23]

My 2018 Crosstrek with the 2.0 liter engine, had never burned oil. I have not had any issues with my vehicle. I have maintained my vehicle and changed the oil every 6 months, which for me happens to be approximately every 6 thousand miles.

[@USNAVDC]

I woldn't want a turbo anything! That's the greatest advice on here! Great videos.

[@Chris-Someguy]

It's why I don't want a hybrid , make it more complex? Get more expensive complex problems 😂

[@lightsfansofthewest481]

​@@Chris-Someguy Plenty of Priuses have made it to well over 300K miles on their original battery...

[@smeraldoderosa7556]

Scotty, you're awesome. Happy 2024, man.

[@woohunter1]

We owned a Jeep Liberty that kept having problems with faulty window regulators, called Chrysler direct (very known issue) they told me they were at the mercy of the parts supplier and that the correct remedy was to replace the regulators with newly designed ones that also required replacing the window glass as well! I told them this will be my last Chrysler product I’ll ever have in my garage! I love my Toyotas, Subaru, and now Mazda.

[@PlumbNutz]

Jeep Liberty LOL

[@jixal]

Omg, we have a 2006 version hand me down of this and it had same issues. This is also Australia where is called a Renegade. Never again haha. Crazy how devalued the price is, they are worth $2500 AUD when other cars from same year/ milage are $10,000 AUD

[@nicholaswells4915]

Thin oil, low friction engines, and the inherent design of the boxer engines = oil consumption. This problem is more common in 2013-14 FB engines in Forester/Outback/Crosstrek/Impreza but it’s not totally fixed now. Manual transmission cars have it worse, too. Had a 2014 Crosstrek that guzzled oil, among other problems. First and last Subaru. Take Scotty’s advice and get a Toyota. I did.

[@ytpremium6294]

I missed the cold weather in Vancouver Canada. I'm in Florida now. Many thanks, Scotty for doing this video. I'm driving a Subaru Accent 75Miles I'll let you know if I will pass 140+ miles

[@sago888]

We are planning to buy a 2023 subaru forester, we need awd for the snow. Thanks for featuring Subaru Forester now I'm sure I want a Forester Iike noisy grumbling engine sounds.😁

[@carlitosh101]

The world needs more people like Scotty.

[@Hallowsaw]

No... says subaru 6 cylinders are junk but i have one and never had an issue at 120k miles what so ever.

[@tibeerius3656]

@@Hallowsaw days are numbered

[@steve75112]

oh no it doesnt!!!

[@rezcellent]

@@Hallowsaw denial. You bought junk.

[@gladiammgtow4092]

@@Hallowsaw The exception does not prove the rule.

[@hootinouts]

Scotty, you are the best. Always blessing us with the truth. Please do one on the failiing Thermo Control Valve in the late model Subarus. We just it replaced in our 2019 Forester with only 50K miles.

[@frankmartinez6880]

I just bought a 2022 forester sport and I love it.

[@adkforester5428]

Scotty had no issues with my 2014 Subaru Forester bought used put on 40k and traded into Subaru dealer couple years later for same price. Traded in for a new one. Awesome in Western NY weather, good amount of room for family and camping and average 33.5mpg combined. Best value family hauler

[@jonathanwei2477]

I like how he rants at everything and he knows 100% of what he's talking about :D

[@schancac]

260,000 on my 2.5 L outback. 3 rd owner. I do my own oil changes with synthetic oil and K&N oil filters and it runs like brand new. I wish they used an in-line 4 instead of a boxer, but it’s a very reliable motor.

[@frankmckinley663]

I have a 2015 Subaru Forester XT - Turbo with just shy of 100,000 miles on it. It runs strong, smooth, and doesn't use any oil between oil changes. It's a fun car to drive and I have no regrets about buying the turbo engine model. I do wish it came with a 6-speed manual instead of the CVT, but overall, I love my Subi and would buy it again.

[@geigerzoola6642]

Hi did u ever change the cvt filter and fluid?

[@frankmckinley663]

@@geigerzoola6642 I have changed the fluid 3 times (every 30,000) and the filter once.

[@MustRabbit]

I had a 2006 Forester XT with 2,5 turbo engine for 14 years (no problems) and it was the most universal favorite car that we had. I only sold it because of the rust problems but it was used for everyday driving and in winter times even for ice track competitions. The only tune was the looks and exhaust. So yes you need a turbo and you need to go fast sometimes because life is too boring without turbos :D

[@Barneyrubble241]

Thanks to you Scotty, I've always avoided Turbo charged motors, and I will continue to do so as long as possible.

[@JesseGallego-pb2bk]

Nothing wrong with the 4 cylinder trubo

[@Chris-Someguy]

It's why I don't want a hybrid , more complex , more expensive problems 😂

[@Chris-Someguy]

Turbos can get great but if you don't have upgraded internals to take the punishment, they will eventually break under loads The 1st gen Tiguan had horrible troubles , I remember advising my parents to avoid all turbod suvs, get a v6 or non turbo engine ... saved them 😂 haven't heard good things about vw in general ( newer vw)

[@fiveowaf454]

The use of lower friction "soft rings" to improve mileage and the subsequent oil consumption raise the question in my mind as to the emissions produced by these vehicles. With emissions checked by the OBDII system, they no longer check the actual emissions at the tail pipe which makes me wonder what levels of hydrocarbons would be compared to engines that don't noticeably use any oil..

[@kickinrocks6055]

4 WRXs, all modified, as much as +50% horsepower. Treated them well, though. No oil leaks. No oil consumption. Even the clutches lasted. Very satisfied.

[@spartanj2957]

I had a 78 4x4 wagon With I think it wast 67 hp flat 4. That thing was so quiet I don't know how many times I started it when it was already running. It was fwd with a lever that engaged the rear wheeled. Best car I ever owned. Period ,got it new for 5600.00 lol

[@TheKlamminator]

Yeah most shops I talked to said they mostly do crate engine swaps not rebuilds nowadays. Putting a crate engine in my 1990 suburban this month, hope it works out

[@Jaceftp]

I got a v7sti shortblock on a crate for my 1990 gt legacy. Brand new i think they are less then 2k. One of, if not the best ej20 ever made, the version 7.

[@robskyle]

If it's the 350 should last another 30 years.

[@robbflynn4325]

We have a 2019 Forester bought new. Now has 75,000 miles and no problems.

[@MrREAPERsz]

75k is nothing. Wait until it's 100k miles

[@biglebowski9596]

We have 2016 Forester with 130k miles. No problems either.

[@robbflynn4325]

@@MrREAPERsz I'm not anticipating any problems at 100k either but of course there are no guarantees with anything in life but I have faith in this car, especially as my wife drives conservatively and I keep on top of maintenance.

[@ajfox96]

Great video Scotty, thank you. I loved my 2010 Outback until it's head gaskets failed...twice...in the span of 70k miles. All maintenance done by the book, I was planning to hang onto it for a long time. They can be good cars for sure, but they are a serious roll of the dice used.

[@konstadinostsaprounis7533]

2004 Subaru forester was much better

[@ajfox96]

@@konstadinostsaprounis7533 I'm all ears on more stable models. I couldn't understand why they put a real time fuel economy gauge in instead of an engine temp. gauge. If I do get another Subie, it's going to have an engine temp gauge. Thanks for this info!

[@neometalx9]

@@ajfox96 I got one from 2016 and the panel shown in the middle can set engine temp, economy gauge, miles used in the current session, and many others that you can set instead in the settings section.. I got it on engine temp, mpg and miles used in current session... the one above those 3 shows real time mpg where you can see it changing while you press the pedal or let it go.

[@jamesmedina2062]

cheap repair ends up being expensive if no done right. The first HG replacement with MLS gaskets should have done the trick

[@ajfox96]

@@jamesmedina2062 Exactly right! That's why it was a shock when it happened. We discovered later that the radiator was rotting from the inside (Which we couldn't see at the time) which helped contribute to the second HG failure. If I had it to do over again, I would have gone to a different Subaru dealer knowing what I know now.

[@travislansing5573]

2003 Outback H6, 220,000 miles. Never any engine trouble other than alternators. Still runs like new. Maybe I got lucky.

[@mihavodnik1146]

Not all 6cylinder engines are bad😉

[@bcyr-CO]

The old EZ30s were pretty solid engines. The newer 3.6R has some issues.

[@bodhicastellano399]

One thing i wish car manufacturer’s would learn is, it may save some money to just buy cheaper parts in the short-run but in the long run it will cost a lot more to recall all the F-ups

[@carlmendero3075]

my 2005 impreza has 280k still running strong. alot has to do with highway miles ,previous owners ,age of drivers or region or location or call it luck or coincidence but it’s different for everybody.

[@illustriouschin]

I was at a subaru dealer and the salesman said Subarus last forever and have a lifetime powertrain warranty. Uh yeah then why did I need to spend $8,600 on engine and transmission and the engine still knocks like crazy and why was I there to trade it in after 160k?

[@letsgomountaineers2032]

I have a 2012 legacy 2.5i 183,000 miles think I need a fuel filter and possibly a pump...she acts like she's gonna stall at red lights and when parking sometimes but not all the time. Other than that she's amazing !

[@zak4829]

Subaru master here, 3.6l motors suffer from oil consumption and headgasket external oil leaks. Pretty much the only problem. Every now and then the cam gears would throw codes. This motor in that car has no issues besides what i just stated for the 3.6l. Most problems, apart from oil consumption are from people not changing the oil. Subaru motors need oil and maintenance. If you neglect it, it will meglect you.

[@CC-sj8hd]

NorthStar engine enters the chat

[@jonathanratliff4780]

Biggest junk engine since Vega

[@tedschmitt178]

@@jonathanratliff4780 nope, try the GM 350 diesel, or the GM V8-6-4. Either was FAR worse than the Northstar.

[@gerr1986]

Don’t even get me started with the Northstar lol i owned a 99 cadillac seville and you can just imagine how that went. Became a money pit.

[@whitekong9535]

2.0 , 2.2, and 2.4 chevy engine enters the chat

[@kurtbitner6675]

Ford 5.4 enters the chat.

[@Herr2Cents]

Thanks Scotty for checking out my car. It was great to meet you!

[@carlengel8501]

I got two Subarus. Both 4 bangers. Great cars

[@loszeyeung]

22 years of owning Subaru, I agree with Scotty. Don't ever buy a turbo boxer or 6cyl boxer engine. The regular 4 cyl. boxer is fine as long as you change oil frequently. At least mine hits 160k miles no problem.

[@motwhom3230]

the ej255 is really reliable what do you mean? the only shitty turbo boxers are from 2010+. just buy an older subaru they were nice back then anyway

[@johnlebeau5471]

Hmmm. My 2014 Outback 3.6 (6 cylinder) has 198k miles on it, and now I find out it's a piece of junk and I shouldn't have bought it. I got it new, have done regular fluid changes, a set of spark plugs, a set of brakes, just put on my fifth set of tires, and it runs just like it did when it was new. I have never had a car last this long before. It was built in Indiana. I look forward to seeing 300k miles on the odometer, and will drive it until it until it will go no further.

[@JGoodman333]

That's a different engine though.

[@richsweeney1115]

Its not the same thing......

[@davidhoneycutt1546]

I actually think he was thinking about the 3.0 boxer engines... I've generally heard nothing but good things about the 3.6 liter.

[@trevort5380]

Yeah i don't know where he got this info on subaru 6 cylinders. I work as a tech at a subaru dealer and we always talk about how bulletproof the 6 cylinders are because we never see them fail. I've rebuilt hundreds of the four cylinders, but i still have yet to tear apart a 6 cylinder. Your 3.6 will last forever

[@richsweeney1115]

@@trevort5380 he got his info by working on them for decades...

[@SilverSerenity520]

"Squeaky wheel gets the grease." I've had 4 Subarus: 2005 WRX, 2011 WRX, 2016 Forester, and 2021 Ascent.

[@SA-op6fp]

There’s tons of issues with engine issues on outback’s which is the worst , but they all have issues and we’re taking the new ones. I worked at Subaru in finance office, I would look at all the service warranty claims in order to show my customers why they need extended warranty. The engines were and are issues.

[@TimJoseph08031990]

Aw man my mom drives the 2014 Subaru Forester Touring with almost 40,000 miles. The oil has been changed every 5,000 miles. Last year, I changed the oil with Tribodyn 0W-20 synthetic oil with Purolator Boss oil filter. Tribodyn oil coats the inside the engine parts, so the engine stays lubricated everytime I start the engine. It's still running strong.

[@budyfixit]

It's only at 40k, of course it's running strong.

[@madisonave37]

2012 forester non-turbo, burned oil like crazy. Engine went at 125k. Also had AC replaced twice.

[@ahotdj07]

@9:32 I had to laugh about the "road where people are always driving!"

[@Condor1970]

The answer for the Subaru Forester, is DO NOT run 0W-20 oil in your 2.5L engine. If you look on the website, it lists 5W-30 as an alternate part number for their oil. They are required to run 0W-20 to meet CAFE standards, but all the turbo engined version come stock with 5W-30. I switched to 5W-30 after 5,000mi on my new Legacy. It has over 100,000mi, and it runs like a top, and burns almost no oil at all every 5,000mi between oil changes.

[@jimclarence5441]

I have 2014 Forester but have never had a oil problem. The early models of the 2014s had the bad piston rings, but the later manufactured of the 2014s were fine.

[@aliensfilmedit9524]

How do you know if you have a later manufactured 2014 ? I have one also

[@jimclarence5441]

@@aliensfilmedit9524 Howdy. Open the drivers side door and it's on one of the "information" labels. Mine says manufactured date 01/14.

[@jessikamoore5033]

Mine was mfd in 12/13, am I in trouble? I have a leak currently that I cannot figure out what is going on. I am worried it is coolant or oil. It doesnt seem to have a smell. My coolant seems it may be low but I am not sure how to tell.

[@jimclarence5441]

@@jessikamoore5033 HI Jessica. It should be no problem figuring out if it's oil or coolant. Lay some paper under the area of leak after the car has been running, and leave for hours/overnight. If you can't tell the difference (it's fairly obvious) a friend or coworker can. Oil is darker and thicker. Coolant tends to move up , but leaving overnight will show its true level. Check you oil level too. Just a note, a had leakage but it was a leak from my air conditioner. But that problem isn't as common.

[@Sebastianbaraj5]

Thank you for the information. I plan on getting my first car early 2023 (god willing). I've taken deep consideration into different brands/models (Toyota comes close in second place) and the one I'm set on is a 2023 Subaru Impreza Base model with a hatchback. It's affordable for me. The AWD would be nice as I live close to Yosemite National park and would like to do some camping and beach trips. I believe the Impreza is a great choice as a daily driver but if anyone else has recommendations I'll gladly hear you guys out.

[@gary_beniford]

The Impreza is more of a sub compact commuter sedan than an Suv. More like a higher mpg awd for a daily driver. An outback or forester would have higher ground clearance than the impreza which is a safer bet for some dodgy camping roads. I have a legacy which is a nicer bigger sedan than the impreza. But even i wish i had higher ground clearance of a crossover or suv sometimes.

[@richsweeney1115]

Toyota, and Honda.....

[@Ronathon02]

I’ve owned a 2016 Subaru Impreza Premium for about 8 months with 25,000 miles and it’s a been a great daily commuter car for me. Now has 35,000 miles. Just be up on recommended maintenance. I spent $800 on the 30,000 mile maintenance and will continue to keep up. Only issue I have is the transmission seems funky. It jolts when the transmission engages during stop and go traffic. but it’s normal according to Subaru and other owners.

[@Kyle-ty6mx]

I agree with Ronathon12, I've had my 2016 since new and have had no major mechanical issues, as for the trans jolt I'm not sure I'm aware of this issue.

[@Ronathon02]

@@Kyle-ty6mx once I’m in traffic, the trans feels uncertain and grabby, almost like shifting a manual car. It also has a noticeable engine brake til it slows down to 15mph. That’s just the torque converter unlocking. I’ve read others have similar “issue” with other Subarus and it’s seems that’s just how it is. So nothing to worry about

[@robv4786]

Put your speed on .75 or .5 and this is his Scotty sounds at the bar

[@DevilsBrigade94]

Bahahahahaha so good.

[@barraswap4605]

😂😂😂😂

[@w.MichiganLassie72]

Hahahahahaha😂 gotta love a person with a mind that out of the blue thinks up totally irrelevant off topic random thoughts and ideas that are humorous simply for self entertainment hahaha. Having Adult ADHD, I can totally appreciate how your brain works 👍Thanks for sharing your beautiful mind and giving me a good laugh. 😊

[@erichartke4331]

My wife's 2014 impreza uses a good amount of oil, but now it has 330,000 km on it, the body is going, but still running fine.

[@kcg795]

My '21 Legacy with the 2.5 has more power and gets better gas mileage than my Cobalt with the 2.2 did. Got around 30-33 with the Cobalt while I'm getting around 35-38 with the Legacy.

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

The cobalt will last longer and is cheaper to fix.

[@XanMan_05]

Don’t listen to the computer. Do the math, you’re probably doing a couple mpg worse than it says. My Outback is usually off by 0.5l/100km.

[@tonyjames3913]

@@XanMan_05 I have a 2020 legacy with 2.5L and 34 mpg hand calculated mixed driving.

[@XanMan_05]

@@tonyjames3913 That’s really good for a midsized sedan. In mixed driving that’s show stopping, especially for what was traditionally a thirsty engine and all wheel drive system.

[@tonyjames3913]

@@XanMan_05 I don’t drive hard and coast into stop signs. My driving is done for maximum efficiency not speed.

[@TuukkaEmil]

Those All-Season tires are called No-Season tires here in Finland. Try studded winter tires and 4-wheel drive on ice tracks and Subaru will go like on rails.😄

[@senorpepper3405]

In Nashville it's probably possible it may not snow in a season. And when it snows it usually doesn't stay that long. Nashville is in an area called the mid south, you probably wouldn't even need winter tires. All season are most likely good enough. Now if you're in Minnesota...

[@ozzierabbit587]

Studded tires are illegal in some states of the US. Another alternative is to get some Bridgestone Blizzaks. They're great even on ice.

[@robinm1729]

@@ozzierabbit587 Yes, Blizzaks are great... until you realize they handle like crap on asphalt and that their ice grabbing ability lasts all but two seasons (if you're lucky). If you live in an area where winters tend to be severe and the tire laws allow it, factory-studded tires are the only way to go.

[@jamesmedina2062]

Whats wrong with snow tires? I had Ice Bears. They grip snow good.

[@robskyle]

I call them bald seasons here in northern NH. Winter tires are a must!

[@TheDeathlyBullet]

Just get the 2.0 NA engines. then no headgasket issues on the older ones aswell

[@cdnbrit]

Going to trade in my Hybrid RAV4 for a brand new Forester Wilderness. The forester is a good Sub compact SUV these days.

[@rocksandoil2241]

My nephew bought a new truck a couple years ago- still under warranty. Rear end growl, dealer pulled and ordered a new bearing but the wrong bearing (in the right box) came. And Ford now is balking saying the bearing is no longer made and refuses to replace the entire rear end which is what the dealer wants to do. It's likely he may have to sue to get the repair despite the dealer trying to get Ford to make it right. He's driving a 'loaner' which the dealer absolutely hated to do...

[@bikecommuter24]

Oh Yea, there was a saying when I was in the Military "The squeaky wheel gets greased" it can have a few meanings but mostly it means it if you get loud enough someone will pay attention. I know working at different repair shops that if you get loud enough someone will pay attention. My Mom RIP, back in the 80's drove a Chevette she wasn't impressed with it then😆 but one day she picked me up to go to lunch and I heard the front driver's side wheel making noise the brake pads were scraping, I offered to fix it for her but the car was under warranty so Mom goes to the Dealership and supposedly they fixed it, Mom looks at it and she didn't see new parts, being married to a Mechanic and having two Sons who are also Mechanics, she knew what to look for, My Mom didn't like being messed with, she told the service writer about it, she got the run around, My Mom went straight to the Owner of the Dealership and got loud, very loud, Mom got a loaner car and next day had new rotors, pads and calipers. They sprayed with it stop squeak to make it quiet, I heard five mechanics and the Shop Manager were fired. Fact my Mom never drove another Chevy she wanted Toyotas after that.

[@lvsqcsl]

I'll bet there wasn't anything wrong with the money she paid them for that car, so if it were under warranty she should have gotten replacements. Good for her!

[@bikecommuter24]

@@lvsqcsl They never seem to have a problem taking money from people, giving good or honest service thats the problem.

[@robskyle]

I always say the squeaky wheel should be replaced...

[@todd92371]

Our 2011 Subaru Outback has been problem after problem. Had to replace engine at 90,000 miles . Burnt up . Was religous about oil changes. ect.

[@HanifEFIMechanical]

Good job

[@g5alive795]

I've owned 5 Subarus over the last 40 + years. I own a '97 Outback wagon w/ the 4cyl. engine & 211k on the clock, now. Never had any head gasket issues w/ any of them. I did notice that when I got them stuck, being AWD, all 4 tires didn't spin, which I expected them to. Only the front left & right rear tires spun & that didn't help @ all to get me unstuck. I thought that was really wierd.😲😲😲

[@mmaaddict78]

Sometimes you can feather the brakes while giving it gas to get the other wheels to spin. It’s one of the issues of a vehicle being AWD instead of 4WD.

[@bcyr-CO]

@@mmaaddict78 it's a problem with and vehicle that has open differentials regardless of 4wd or AWD. 1st and 2nd gen Outbacks had to be optioned with the snow package to get an LSD in the rear which helps eliminate the power just going to the side with the least resistance (what an open differential is supposed to do). The LSD became standard with the 3rd gen but it was removed with the 5th gen in favor of wheel braking. I've got the LSD on my '03 Outback and combined with the 50:50 MT awd (as opposed to the 80:20 with the automatic transmission) this car has never gotten stuck even while going the 2.5ft deep fresh snow.

[@mmaaddict78]

@@bcyr-COI wasn’t specific enough in my writing. I meant 4WD where you can lock the differentials.

[@Alex-tc5kh]

@@mmaaddict78 you could feather the break on a 97 but almost all awd from the last 15 years use the computer to break the wheel without traction and send power to the wheel with grip so this wouldn't be a problem on any Subaru from the last decade

[@mmaaddict78]

@@Alex-tc5kh Ah thanks. Wasn’t aware of the change.

[@YA-ee9zf]

Imagine taking Scotty with you to complain in the dealership 😂❤

[@kevinpaul9494]

The 3.0L 6 cylinder engines has many overheating issues. However the 3.6L 6 cylinder is a well made. I have zero issues with my 2008 Subaru Tribeca with the 5eat transmission. I would not buy a new Subaru as they have CVT.

[@atx-cvpi_99]

Also the 3.0 6 cylinder requires premium fuel.

[@trey7618]

Meant to say "Required"...I know it's recommended. I would do it anyways, just because both my grandparents, one worked for GM, and other Ford. I've stuck to it. Just was wondering if Scotty knew, on these cheaper cars, if they're having the problem, because it's not in the manual, or because they just don't read it anyways. Thanks

[@Truckmechanic949]

I'll just avoid all subarus but good to know why they blow head gaskets I had a 2000 outback head gasket when just shy of 330,000km dont miss it at all but it was my first standerd car

[@braveheartii1534]

@1:33...Interesting! I used to think Denso is the gold standard when it comes to the parts they manufacture. Being the original part suppliers to Honda, I replaced the compressor in my '03 Accord with a brand new Denso over 4 years ago and it has performed optimally till date despite extended daily use. Kinda heartbreaking to hear that, but thanks for the wake-up call, Scotty!!

[@Toretto16]

Denso is not a bad company. One bad series of some parts doesn't mean that everyrhing they produce sucks. Even Toyota had some flops in their production. If the parts are working fine, they are fine...

[@inner_melodies]

Scotty, what do you think of the Subaru Legacy? Been thinking of getting one

[@dexjapitan]

It's sad but true.I owned a 2018 where suspensions are the problem! Good thing I purchased the base trim.Imagine if I purchased the loaded but same sh*T!

[@donaldburton2022]

DENSO makes some good original parts 👌

[@user-yi6td6fu2g]

dont let that scare you just be careful of what year model you buy but foresters are tanks i have had a few and still do, more reliable than anything ive driven besides honda and toyota.

[@shaunt7069]

I had an ee20 legacy wagon, snapped the crankshaft at ~150,000miles

[@669Cookiemonster]

Well Scott,if you think the Subarus gasoline engines are bad,the boxer-diesel engines are nightmarish from 2009-2012

[@westwasbest]

The Ram ProMaster City that you refer to at 4:02 never came and does not come in all-wheel drive.

[@jex8046]

Can we do this for cam tower leaks on tundras???

[@michaelchildress4678]

2012 imprezza, 2.0, cvt. Ive got 220k on it so far, runs & drives like the day i bough it. Only mechanical parts that have been changed, is 2 wheel bearings, & transmission valve body ($1,100, done by dealership). I have been nothing but impressed by it, & would buy a dozen more.....🤷

[@johnmcarlsvanrentals2301]

If one has to replace a tire on a Subaru, just order one from Tire Rack and give them the tread depth of the other tire and they will trim it to the same depth so one only has to buy 1 tire!

[@yunus_aros]

First: Toyota owns Denso. Second: Do your oil changes timely, 6 months or 5000 miles. Third: One of the most reliable Subaru engines is the 3,6 liter 6 cylinder boxer engine (EZ36).

[@Dirkmez]

Makes seance having the AWD, Japan gets a ton of snow, especially in the northern parts.

[@willconklin7739]

I've got a 146k mile 2014 Forester...no real issues other than normal maintenance....

[@koalamt5844]

I have 2013 Outback with that exact problem. I complained and complained. The dealership lied and denied a problem since the manual justified the problem saying 1 quart of oil consumption per 1200 miles is normal. I even went to the dealer to pay the over prices oil change. The car takes 5.1 quarts. The dealer charged for 6. “Our system can only charge for full quarts.” LIARS! I then started bringing in an empty quart and told them to put the extra .9 quarts of oil into it. Subaru never admitted a problem but extended the warranty to 100,000 miles. The dealer continued to deny it. At 112,000 I had a complete failure. Towed it to dealer. They continued denying a problem but wanted to charge me $10,000 for a new engine. I called Subaru America and wrote the president. Nothing. The final excuse was I had 112,000 on it too far over 100,000. I towed it to specially Subaru shop. They ordered all the parts from an out of state dealer. My first and last Subaru. Worst customer support ever.

[@JC-cm9bn]

Subaru EA81 series engines were the most reliable and had timing chains instead of belts!

[@ozzierabbit587]

So do the FB25s.

[@hugocarreon6523]

The exact same thing is happening to my 2013 GMC TERRAIN 2.4L. It’s burning oil

[@jamesmedina2062]

how many miles?

[@hugocarreon6523]

@@jamesmedina2062 it has about 140K miles

[@nomadiclifestyle9204]

I have a 2016 Subaru forester xt has close to 242k miles and only brakes and alternator have been replaced since purchase new

[@saulrocha7749]

My family had a 2014 Forester with a 6spd, bought it new but it was always a huge money pit, only lasted 140,000kms before it started giving big problems maintenance was always dealership and by the book but it suddenly developed so many problems that it was no longer worth fixing

[@SC-nw7nj]

I just made dealer buy back my 2018 6spd last night!

[@Mattrycky]

Exactly what I’m dealing with right now

[@jsk.71]

My uncle has a 2014 Subaru Forester that burns oil as well. He uses the same 0W-20 oil like i do in my Honda Crv. He asked me if mine burned oil since this oil is like water. I said no and he had his checked out at Subaru and they found no leaks. Just stated that is typical, just keep it filled. Lol

[@hunterp589]

Switch to 5W-30, will solve all problems

[@JB91710]

I may be changing my mind about this plan!!! :-0 I have TWO EZ30 engines in my Porsche 917/10 Can Am car replica!!! The original car had a flat 12 boxer engine. I did have them connected and running together but it is now on one engine because I couldn't spend any more money and emotions working out the details. Next spring, I will reconnect them so my 917 replica has a 12-cylinder boxer engine like the original car. This is how I plan to connect them. A chain sprocket will be bolted on the back of the crank on both engines. A drive shaft with sprockets in bearings over the top of the engines will be installed and chains going down to the crank sprockets. Then I bolt on the flywheel on the rear engine sprocket. I will shim the flange of the transaxle the thickness on the sprocket so the starter will engage the flywheel. Everything will be heavy duty of course. To my imagination, the front engine will be a supercharger for the rear engine, applying the torque to the rear of the crank shaft. So far, this is just theory. The chain clearance hasn't been finalized. To run the engines together, I will wire it as following. The rear engine crank and cam position sensors and all other sensors will talk to the Megasquirt computer. Each engine will be set at Top Dead Center on cylinder one. The coil and injector firing signals from the computer will be split to both engine cylinders in sequence. As far as the VVT and any other auxiliary systems, I'm hoping they can be disconnected so the engines work on their basic systems. More thinking will be needed but how am I doing so far?

[@ALee8456]

Nobody cares 🤏🍆

[@dustinpegg7727]

i disagree....I have a 2007 outback 3.0L with 182K on it and still runs like a champ........LOL.....BTW it blew the $00.50 o-ring between the oil pump and the front time cover...So, 104 timing cover bolts later i was able to isolate the massive oil leak...I realized that yoy are not supposed to take this motor apart....Oh yeah, I am a 25 year master world class GM and ASE tech...I love your videos my man!!!!

[@ProfessorFungi47]

Hey Scotty!! Are you able to help me find a proper front passenger cv axel shaft seal on a 03 Camry? I’m having a super hard time finding a proper fitn

[@41keystar14]

I noticed it likes the high octane fuel. In the owners manual is says it is designed to run on 91 octane but the warranty won’t be effected if you do decide to go with the lower octane. Started with regular. Now that Ive come across information in the manual I’ve been running a combination of 89 and 93 and I can safely bring to your attention that there is a considerable difference in the engines performance. Was it New when he go it?

[@41keystar14]

Not particularly enthusiastic about it. Vibe ran like a treat on regular gas. However fuel is a lot more cost effective then having an Engine rebuilt 😅

[@Jaceftp]

we cant get anything below 91 octane in my country.

[@joedennehy386]

You're so right, the squekiest joint gets the oil