I Couldn’t Believe The Price That

[@WillyTheRat]

If you hear a noise from your engine , it means that your radio is too low.

[@csmlouis]

But the dealership tech says I have to get the radio battery replaced for $400 since the battery level is too low.

[@michaelashby4036]

Exactly! Over

[@jeffstieren4474]

Ha ha good one 🍻

[@commycasty]

@@csmlouis Hes trying to swindle you, my mechanic said it's because the radio fluid is low. He gave me a good deal, 150 for an AM refill and 200 for FM.

[@Idahoprepper71]

And if you see a check engine light, the electrical tape fell off.

[@JWCMotorsports]

Worked on a friend's 2013 Subaru Outback, another shop in town was recommending a replacement engine for over $6500 because of lack of power. I got it checked out a few things and found the PCV system was blocked and had a dead O2 sensor. Replaced the PCV valve and hoses and both 02 sensors and codes cleared and power was normal. The car is still going on the original engine over a year later.

[@Stumpy801]

@@JWCMotorsports very interesting 🧐

[@LEOhopeful]

You are 100% correct Lack of power is completely normal for a Subaru

[@blueskiesmobileauto4253]

I did the same thing on a customer’s car and regained a bunch of power. Pcv valves are on the top of the list for tune up items.

[@IanSRutter]

Nice one. Someone who has the balls to call out others when it's clear as day. MrSubaru knows his stuff.

[@motojedi6580]

😂

[@Sam-mx2pi]

"clear as day"??? where's the repair price quote? post the timestamp in the video where it shows that.

[@ubercdr1313]

When your only tool is engine rebuilding and machining, it’s amazing how every vehicle that comes to you needs that exact same service.

[@MikeF421]

@@ubercdr1313 like the old saying, if you only have a hammer, everything becomes a nail. Or something to that effect

[@tehgzizlauw1787]

@@ubercdr1313 reminds me of those Euro shops that recommend engine out services for everything because "German engine bays are too tight"

[@Thunderbird1968]

Haha so true! Good point

[@RKSAINT]

@@tehgzizlauw1787that’s soo true. I have a bmw and that’s the case with most repairs. Had to learn how to work on my own car and haven’t looked back since. It’s the best feeling when you fix your own stuff and save thousands in the process.

[@wrenchone5003]

Ya Dave's higher than giraffe balls on his prices

[@brianhind6149]

Author! Author! This BS goes on all the time. I have a single Mom neighbor who has a Crown Victoria Ford. The car has low mileage & she follows the proper maintenance. She came to me a month or so ago, & asked me what a pull out engine for her car would cost. I told her that I had no idea, but I would call several of the wrecking yards & find out. I asked why she was looking for an engine. The car developed a "knock:'" , & she took the car to a shop & they "checked" the car out & told her that she had a spun connecting rod, & that they could find her a pull out for $5000 or so, & that it would be about $8000 to fix the car. I sat in the car & started the engine, & sure enough there was a "knock". I told her that the knock was NOT a connecting rod, because the knock was lower pitched & had a "thud" instead of a "sharp rap" . I raised the engine RPM's from idle to about 1500 RPM & the knock was still there. I told her that I was now absolutely certain that there was no connecting rod problem I lay down beside the car & had a look under the car . I pointed to a chunk of 2X2 inch stick & pushed the stick under the car & shoved on the end of the stick. The knock instantly ceased. She was shocked, & asked me how I made the knock go away. I told that the exhaust pipe mounting bracket was bent & the pipe was vibrating against the sub frame ! We drove the car to a farm equipment repair man's shop & drove over his pit. He took his oxy-acetylene torch into the pit, , along with a pry bar & heated the bracket & moved the pipe away from the frame, & all was well. The $8000 repair became a $10 repair. BTW, I NEVER patronize ANY "Quick Lube". along with cross threading drain plugs, or breaking the boss in the pan, or not tightening the drain plug, they try to sell you a suite of other "services" ....transmission flush is the first one you can expect. Mr. Subaru...I had a grin on my face like a Cheshire cat when I read your appraisal. Cheers! from the windswept Hinterlands of Alberta , Canada

[@judih.8754]

Good man, neighbors looking out for neighbors.

[@kskip4242]

4.6 2v v8 Are known to go hundreds of thousands even close to a million miles. Even if they're not maintained completely properly.

[@Stumpy801]

@@brianhind6149 this is what they are turning our society into. Everyone’s out to sell you something and push a narrative

[@AlanSanderson-u4t]

A lot of Crown Vics that are retired cop cars end up racking up a lot of miles in taxi service. They may burn a bit more gas, but they are cheap to buy and run forever.

[@mindstormer13]

Another Albertan here! Can you tell me the name of your shop? You sound like a trustworthy guy (if that story is true) :)

[@raider762]

Shots fired. Some youtube shops seem too good to be true.

[@imabebebebe2496]

Good Ole Boys garage does that sometimes.

[@tehgzizlauw1787]

Most shops that have a heavy focus on social media tend to not be so good

[@James_T_Kirk_1701]

@@tehgzizlauw1787there is a reason why they are making videos when they could be fixing cares.

[@mcm3a812]

My daughter went to a shop for an oil maint light they failed to reset. The shop quoted a new engine. I told her to bring me the car. Reset the oil maint, checked everything, the vehicle ran 3 more years and then it was sold to someone else still running fine. A lot of shops are just rip offs.

[@frez777]

Welcome to 2024

[@williehernandez2660]

Kicking the hornets nest is fun sometimes .

[@TheMostDangerousWayPossible]

he does it for views and it works because people are gullible.

[@JasPlun]

Need more mechanics doing this and shaking them well to help people see they are all about the $$$.

[@Gregoman89]

@@TheMostDangerousWayPossiblehe doesn’t because he correct. Who would machine a short block when you can buy one for 1900?

[@CarswithNash]

I used to watch his channel until I caught him putting a simple suspension assembly together wrong and then bragging about how he was so professional above the other shops! The guy is a slick talker and that is all!

[@66C10L]

Can you link the video

[@CarswithNash]

@66C10L The shorts video where the title was "Dave's still got it"

[@66C10L]

@@CarswithNash what did he put together wrong I must have missed it in the video

[@CarswithNash]

@66C10L He installed the tie rod dust shield thing upside down. Minor, but careless just the same.

[@Nathang2233]

@@CarswithNashDave gets so many things wrong it’s truly unbelievable. Some of the most basic common sense things

[@SouthMainAuto]

Poor Dave haha. He sure has been getting a lot of sh*^ on the web lately. His "never warm up your diesel" video got more hate than any Scotty Kilmer video 😂

[@ChevyConQueso]

Given the modern emissions equipment and regen issues, he has a point. DPFs load up fast when they sit there idling. I'll stick to my old mechanical junk as long as I can.

[@user-xr6lt7ed2p]

This is one of the main reasons I want to learn to be a mechanic. Tired of friends and family getting scammed.

[@alinatamashevich3354]

Won't take long once your bills pile up, you'll be scamming with the best of them.

[@nodak81]

Don't do it for a living, do it as a hobby. That way you avoid the greed side of the business.

[@AzzKicker-bz1cb]

@@nodak81 Just try to not go broke while saving friends and family money. If you’re only taking in what you’re spending to fix their issues you are going broke quickly, not to mention you’ll get a reputation for an inexpensive or cheap mechanic and everyone who you were trying to help will be trying to get you to work on their shit for free! Good luck!

[@bluelightguy1]

@@nodak81 easy to avoid the greed side if you do good work and treat customers fairly

[@commycasty]

its hard finding an honest mechanic like mine. I took my car in for an oil change and he told me I really ought to have a second transmission put in for better gas mileage. Only cost 30 grand in gift cards to red lobster.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

That shop is always tooting their own horn about being more honest than the other guys.

[@alinatamashevich3354]

Big red flag.

[@littled6698]

because they are.

[@Darthvolvo]

For 15-18k they are just ripping that customer off. If that was my car, I'd be going to a different shop. Clearly they don't know much about servicing Subarus.

[@curedham2963]

probably because she heard wrong, 15-18k makes zero sense.

[@cheetahpro]

Probably $1500-$1800

[@MCTNPrep]

Lettttssss get ready to rumbbbbblllleee!

[@ErickCastillo-r8e]

Man! I like this guy, he is legit and speaks the truth. Hope he expose many fake KZbinrs or shops out there

[@pete1323]

Owned 4 Subarus at this point. 2 purchased brand new. They make more noise unlike many other engines. 5w30 and drive it.

[@suzumr2754]

Subarus are naturally noisy engines. The valvetrain is busy while operating.

[@nowiecoche]

Happy tractor noise!

[@TheKalkalash]

Especially when starting them up in below freezing temperatures. Makes you think somebody swapped a diesel in in the middle of the night :D

[@bradhaines3142]

i have a toyota thats pretty noisey, so is my brothers mazda. long as they run 300k+ miles i dont care at all

[@jptrainor]

I now officially love Mr. Subaru's channel.

[@KNR6292]

He's my go-to. Taught me how to do everything on my 02 LL Bean & 01 VDC Outbacks.

[@justinbaird_]

Few months ago I had a failed rod bearing for my 05 Outback 146k miles, took my engine to a local engine builder and after 4 weeks got my engine back. Basically brand new engine now. Charged me $2400. Cylinders bored, new pistons and rings, one new rod, new crankshaft, heads machined, new oil pump. Also got gaskets and seals and head bolts.

[@ssnerd583]

you got VERY LUCKY and must be in an area where there are a LOT of subarus

[@shmaknapublar]

4 weeks and $2400?! He must have discounted your labor and worked on your car when he had the spare time. You got a really good price but a cash customer paying full price would have had their car back in a week, even if the machine shop was off site. If I could afford to be without my vehicle that long, it would be a good option, but I'm losing money every day my truck is down.

[@nowiecoche]

If we're talking Subarus, MrSubaru is my absolute go to. Subaru engines being noisier than others is so true! Having had the opportunity to listen to my brother's EJ251 and my FB20D engines side by side, they truly sound alike, aside from the FB being slightly quieter. So yes, if you think your FB sounds noisy, it probably is so, naturally. Rod knock will sound much more annoying and loud.

[@1hasbeen531]

Dave is a legend in his own mind.

[@warnerr5061]

Officially unsubscribed from that guys channel. Something didn’t feel right watching that guys content. I’m so glad you addressed this video.

[@DaveBigDawg]

I'm beginning to think the same thing Especially after he started running hi own commercials on his channel for his snake oil and lights Plus going out to purchase a couple 6 figure vehicle on his channel

[@spunkush]

I stopped watching after every video became a commercial for his oil, lights, and raffle​@@DaveBigDawg

[@DaveBigDawg]

@@spunkush yep I'm that close to unsubscribing because of that

[@Nmdixon-cu7vm]

I quit watching him when he said he always installs new rotors when changing brake pads because there’s not enough material on rotors to lathe them. Lmao. He just wants to upcharge for every brake job.

[@bluegrassman3040]

@@Nmdixon-cu7vmyeah that was a red flag for me when I saw that same short video.

[@scottjohnson7472]

That's absolutely disgusting. Former suby tech here and we replaced those engines for just shy of $5800 parts and labor(pre covid) and usually had the car back the same week when parts arrived. I fully agree with you, 15000-18000 is complete bull, and yes, I doubt they have the proper machinery and jigs to do a proper rebuild. I never understood 0-20w, saw more issues when subaru switched to that oil. Prefer good ol 5-30w.

[@markkabat7878]

What’s with the 0-16 now?

[@scottjohnson7472]

@@markkabat7878 Ow-16 oil is supposed to help with emissions and gas mileage. I'm not a fan of any 0w-viscosity oil. Noticed more engine issues with low-viscosity oil and marginal extended oil changes across all makes and models. My opinion when it comes to Subaru's and Hyundai/Kia is 3000-mile oil changes no matter the oil and filter. 10k mile oil changes are plain ridiculous.

[@buffystclair9042]

I often thought Crisco cooking oil had more lubricating qualities then 0W20. And when your done with it , you get it all back….except one tablespoon! Just ask Florence Henderson

[@akossandor469]

​@@scottjohnson7472 IT HELPS MANUFACTURERS SELL MORE REPLACMENT ENGINES JUST RIGHT AFTER YOUR POWER TRAIN WARRANTY RUNS OUT .

[@alinatamashevich3354]

Quit buying oil that won't last past 3K miles

[@reddfoxx2861]

Amen. I made a comment about him 2 days ago and people started calling my mother names and I got all kinds of hate. I'll say it again this guy is Slick. He's even slicker than Slick Willie.

[@item6931]

"As a young boy, I dreamed of being a baseball. But tonight I say, we must move forward, not backward; upward, not forward; and always twirling, twirling, twirling towards freedom!" - Slick Willie lol

[@jamiepippin3892]

That’s with any content creators with a cult following

[@richroj]

very good Mr. Subaru, thank you 👍

[@Porsche911Turbo.S]

I used to listen to Dave’s channel and thought highly of him- until I read his reviews. Great salesmanship, seemingly unethical business practices based off the reviews.

[@gabriell9289]

Glad Mr. Suburu called him out. Something seemed strange there. The way Dave turns a simple procedure into a catastrophe is WILD! And I loved the guy for a little why.

[@YahwehmyKing22]

Wow, thanks for this bro! Subaru family here with a 2011 Impreza 2.5i w/ 162k, and a 2017 outback limited 2.5 with 46k. I’ve had a few subarus over the last ten years and it seems as though they really are noisier engines. I had a ‘10 Forester 5 speed that I literally beat the crap out of for like 60k miles( bought at roughly 100k). Off roading, lawn donuts, rev limiter, that thing saw some real abuse and I had no issues running 5:30 with Lucas stabilizer. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Nathang2233]

I’m so glad you called him out. Now it makes sense why he pushes oil analysis so hard now

[@Nathang2233]

I think 2025 will be the year people will start putting on social media what he’s done to them and his outrageous prices

[@BlunderB]

​@@Nathang2233lol funny I just posted my story of getting work from him here...

[@Nathang2233]

@@BlunderBwhich platform?

[@uv6er]

wow. you would go for internet diagnostics instead of using proper scientific methods to start with?! is that what is called "nobrainer"? :D

[@bigkaswrx8115]

Yeah so true. The thing is most used engines will always show some trace amounts of metal debris, the customer won't know what the oil analysis even means and can easily be pushed into getting a new motor when they may have had another 50k miles out their original

[@bigkaswrx8115]

I unsubbed from Daves channel recently. When you really look at their reviews, prices etc.. you see a totally different side to their busines...

[@GoosewithTwoOs]

He's always given me a bad vibe

[@Ajicles]

I think their price point it targeted at diesel truck owners. In where a new truck could be 50-100k.

[@MichaelTorscher]

When he was saying yellow surge tanks need to be replaced!? Every single powerstroke has a yellow tank after a couple years!

[@MichaelTorscher]

@@Ajiclesthat’s poor practice, price the work for the job, if you don’t want the job send it next door

[@ridhobaihaqi144]

LOL. Just like indonesian car & bike owner. 😂😂😂😂

[@Cocora22]

Glad to see someone in the know with experience on this type of job is calling him out. He seems to have build a reputation for himself in Utah and many people may go to him thinking he is really fair. Most of us out here may know some very basic stuff but we have to rely on mechanics honesty. I know I've been burnt enough times to become VERY distrusting. Thank you found this very enlightening.

[@jayha7071]

I've been watching Dave's channel for awhile and some of the work and prices he quotes seems over the top. Customer comes in with a sqeeky belt, oh were going to have to pull the motor apart just to be on the safe side

[@mr2_mike]

Have you seen his shop tour and expansion? 😮 Now we know how he affords it. Not on volume alone.

[@tate6809]

Right? Its that "just to be on the safe side" attitude that really gets me. Like no dude, sometimes a squealy belt is just a squeaky belt.

[@turnupthesun81]

I was thinking the same thing. This guy is always yanking motors, in my mind I’m thinking every diesel engine is going to get pulled and rebuilt

[@TJ-qz6hr]

Lol

[@thomask4836]

A Ford dealer on the southwest side outside of Chicago quoted me between $1200 and $1900 to put a remote door lock plus a remote start system on my 2013 Interceptor PIU. He told me they send the car out to a shop to have it done and add the new electronics. Imagine my surprise when I learned on KZbin how to use Forscan and pick up the OBDLink cable for a laptop, the start safety hood switch and the fob, all for under $100. Maybe 4 hours to download, register and learn the program and less than 2 hours to finish the job. I agree sir, HOW do they sleep at night?

[@21crookedstick]

Glad you finally said it. I love Daves videos but have also been appalled at the cost and recommendations they make to customers. They are literally gold platting everything and then adding 50%. They are the Snap On of repair shops.

[@tbolt5883]

This guys needs an investigated reporter to take perfectly good car in and see what problems he finds and then broadcast it on TV

[@Nathang2233]

👍👍

[@leslielucci3182]

This is how my local Subaru dealer on Long Island is unfortunately. They overprice a repair that you might not even need, all to convince you to buy a new car. Told me I needed new transmission for $5K when it started slipping and another local mechanic fixed it by changing a solenoid for $300. But they’re not even good at selling cars. My husband’s colleague that was looking for a new car had a fight with the sales guy because he was putting too big of a deposit down and not financing enough! So guy ended up buying from another dealer in CT with no run around.

[@marknathanks7592]

Interesting, i have a 2007 that originally came from branford ct. Still going strong in florida. 280,000 mi.

[@randyhamburger-jg5gr]

thats new york for you. i learned that the city mentality pretty much permeates to long island and most of the shops are con men.

[@ontariobill1]

I agree with you, I have been running Subaru's for the past 40 years and owned many of them and they were all noisy, my 2009 Legacy with EJ 253 is standing at 457000 km and it sounds like it did when new, noisy, Mr.Subaru is correct.

[@frizzlefry1921]

Just rolled 243,000 a bit ago ej253 also, right on 3k oil changes?

[@quinceywhitney3224]

When I saw Dave’s auto post the Subaru my first thought was…. What’s Mr Subarus thoughts! Now I know! Lol

[@Nathang2233]

Same!

[@lucidrebuilds6129]

I did too

[@Smasher-Devourer]

This is why I do all my own work. After being quoted $1200 for a water pump a few years ago, I became my own mechanic.

[@mikesmith-wk7vy]

look at the guys shop , its full of snap on tool and insane equipment and the detail that his guys put into the work, pair that with the large customer base and social media bringing him customers no matter what he charges . i figured his prices are over the top. and look at his customer base we usually see , that's diesel trucks that new cost 80 grand and AMGs again that cost 80 grand plus , so when these high end motors break the customer is willing to spend 20-30 grand to replace it instead of 6 figures for a new car . the basic point i make is no shop that is that decked out and does that kind of work is going to be a fair price

[@keenscheme5860]

Used to not vibe with mr.subaru for tool related reasons but after this i know for certain he is valid as fuck. Nothing pisses me off more than a half assed diag quoting an unnecessary job out of guess work

[@LumpyFPV]

I've taken oil samples from engines that are absolutely annihilated just to see what the lab would say. Apparently each time, according to the lab, the engines were fine. 🤣 I really don't put too much stock in oil analyses. It's helpful in some situations, but not all.

[@Nathang2233]

I’ve have the same experience

[@ifyoutip]

​@Nathang2233 i just had an oil analysis save me an engine. 12 bucks it cost for the oil sample. Caterpillar wants over $35,000.00 for a rebuild. That oil analysis showed coolant in the oil and there was no coolant visible to the naked eye and everything looked good. Upon a close inspection found the water pump seal was leaking. Gear driven pump can leak coolant into the oil. The. Coolant surge tank holds about 3 gallon and is metal so of course I didn't know yet it was putting coolant in the oil. Checked the coolant tank. It was getting low. Don't know who does your oil analysis but I used Schaeffers. They saved me a loader engine problem in the past. When it comes to mining or construction equipment it definitely pays.

[@John-y3u1w]

I've been watching Dave's channel for a while now. He seems like a knowledgeable guy and knows what he's doing. But I have recently looked into his business. His like number one complaint is high prices and that you don't leave his shop before spending at least $1000.00

[@Stumpy801]

sheesh i thought Daves was pretty cool with their social media presence but my god that is an insane price lol

[@benjaminwatson7868]

You know what I learned about Mr.Subaru he’s very vindictive and petty guy I’ve ever seen in the mechanic world

[@Stumpy801]

@@benjaminwatson7868and even then who the hell would put a built engine into that? Lol none of it makes sense

[@hankkrendl8952]

​@@benjaminwatson7868I asked where the actual part quote was.... I just see an inspection sheet with a recommendation... If you price out a Duramax on their website it's $10-14,500 just in the engine... So I'm calling bullshit on Mr. Know it alls math

[@Liam-zo5lm]

Thats why i keep looking videos of you. Fair and square, no bulshit just how it is. Would love to see more videos about the actual work on the car or engine like taking it appart or putting back together though

[@4500az]

He charged a guy $50,000 to rebuild a cummins out of a ram pickup. You get could a cummins out of a kenworth rebuilt for half that.

[@leonardkellum6984]

$100/hour+ for everybody, we gotta clueless customer, chill the champagne.

[@petrmiskerik]

After watching a few of Dave's videos, I got the impression that this "expert" is just a massive egotist and demagogue.

[@alinatamashevich3354]

Big shop, big ego, bigger payments. When you see 100K in tools and boxes, walk away.

[@misunderestimator5283]

Yes the self-love is strong on that guy, I unsubbed a while back after dry-retching one too many times.

[@danfarmer5343]

I agree , he has a huge ego ! He also has the I own anauto repair shop and I'm a car guy and I know way more than anybody else .

[@Anthony-ir8dy]

​​@@alinatamashevich3354that's bs. Some guys like investing in what they deem is the best. They're not cheap wannabees.

[@JPs-Channel]

I knew there was something not right with that guy.

[@sleekblackroadster]

He starts talking up Trumpy republican nonsense in a bunch of his videos.

[@oldschoollion]

People of all political stripes pull this crap. If you posted its from him growing up in Florida would have been less ridiculous comment.

[@George-i7p]

​@@sleekblackroadster COPE HARDER COMMIE

[@artmallory970]

Horse's Hoof?

[@dreuxgreaney3454]

Trump is the best !!!

[@bervotten]

When someone is not extremely familiar with specific engines. Then they’ll likely charge more for two reasons. To scare the customer and make them go away or if anything goes wrong while we’re fixing it, there’s extra money to cover out time and expenses.

[@alinatamashevich3354]

Exactly, instead of being honest and telling them to find a shop that specializes in that make. They gotta pay for mommas sports car ......

[@real_talk8749]

​@@alinatamashevich3354 why cant subaru just saw, yall dont have the expertise so you charge for it

[@bigkaswrx8115]

@@alinatamashevich3354 yeah the right thing to do is be honest and say look we don't work on these... or offer them a new short block.

[@alinatamashevich3354]

@@bigkaswrx8115 Exactly!

[@keysautorepair6038]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who thinks Dave’s is full of it.

[@carybruton7284]

I had to rebuild a Subaru engine for a service righter at a dealership as he was buying for his daughter. it had a small noise, after the rebuild it had the same noise

[@roli105]

this is why i love your channel good job

[@tweekedxxii2270]

Best thing ive watched all day 🔥🔥

[@seabass22]

Work at one of these shops and say something about it. Had a guy tell an old lady he replaces his air filter every oil change. I told her he was lying and there was nothing wrong with her air filter. I was fired a week later. All involved have been to jail more than once I’m sure.

[@cmiovino]

This video is spicy.

[@AAPLGUY]

My boring Wednesday night has a twist! Love it, Mr. Subaru! 👌

[@adamt3611]

I kinda laughed at the oil analysis when I watched that video. He should know several oil makers use titanium as an anti-wear additive. Heck that engine sounded quieter than a '19 Outback I had with less than 65K miles.

[@kevinmcewen1760]

Another win for Mr Subaru. Videos like this help us understand who’s honest and who’s not. Mr Subaru you’ve always been honest with us. I just wish I could afford all your fun tools you have. So jealous:)

[@mtcisme]

Thank you for being an awsome human being. I love your videos, you have earned yourself a subscriber for life!

[@mojoproductions3714]

That sounds like A normal Subaru to me.

[@albertthomas9475]

MR Subaru you are the man, God bless you and I hope you continue to be successful.

[@markhatfield1638]

Thank you.

[@kevink6265]

That mechanical type of engine noise is very distinctive to Subaru and i loved it. Don't know anything about Daves shop but i appreciate the calling out of these ridiculous shop prices.

[@abitofeverything1234]

Thank you for your honesty.

[@averagejoe6084]

I dont often agree with Mr Subaru, but he is right on this one. Iam a 20 year subaru master tech and was a top 10 subaru tech in the country in 2017. These new chain motors are noisy, they all use some amount of oil and will leak. Change the oil every 3k period with 5/30 oil and keep them maintained they will run forever the cvt on the other hand is a whole other story.

[@XSR95]

They have a lot of good information on diesels and some other things here and there, but the quality of their videos seems to have gone off the deep end recently. Shilling garbage every single video like they're typical influencers instead of a shop first. I just want to learn shit. Perhaps the loss of the Discovery show contract made them desperate, or Discovery saw something they didn't like and dropped them. Good breakdown. I suppose I should have figured flat style engines would be different to machine than the V8's and straight 6's they're always showing off. It's always frustrating seeing other shops or even coworkers provide insane quotes for work that doesn't really need to be done.

[@H0MEDADDY]

Didn't know that deal with discovery wasn't happening anymore. Good, I'm glad. While I'm sure these guys do fine work, I don't think what I've seen is realistic, cost effective or in the best interest of their customers.

[@jeffferguson4632]

Last I saw they were just supposed to START the Discovery Channel.....interesting. I could NEVER consider using them given the money involved.

[@jynxclover]

Thanks for saying what I've always thought about Dave's. You got another sub

[@theadventuresofjavier8698]

Mr. Ru is one confident automotive warrior….. i side with you sir

[@adamhewitt4968]

I blew the motor in my 2016 Forester 2.5. Subaru dealership quoted me around 5k for rebuild. Luckiky SOA covered some of it. Fully reman motor at 90k miles for 3200$ at a Subaru Dealership. Sounds like your numbers are spot on. Just this past summer

[@hb5914]

Could you please tell me what SOA stands for? Thank you.

[@zerkfiter]

Subaru Of America.

[@toma5153]

I think Subaru can be decent. My daughter had a brand new '14 Forester that burned up the transmission when a hose split to the cooler. Took a couple weeks but she got a new transmission. Didn't try to rebuild it.

[@Puffalupagus360]

Mr. Subaru dropping truth bombs.

[@TylerShawWx]

Sounds like the FB25 in the 2021 Crosstrek loaner I had when the Subaru dealership did a header recall on my WRX. It had around 9000 miles on it. It made a similar noise around 2k rpm lol It's just how these engines sound, bud.

[@stuartbagedonow9770]

Thanks Absolutely I’m 70yrs. old, been working as a mechanic for 50yrs. and first show me one mechanic who can detect a wrist pin knock and second good luck with a rebuilt engine a wrist pin knock will be the least of your problems. If you actually have a severe engine issue where you need an engine buy a new one.

[@wafel19781]

I see this is still going back and forth. I learn a lot from Mrsubaru videos and I am grateful for his advises

[@spencermaiers8322]

Dave's auto repair "we beat all dealer estimates" in thre wrong direction for the customer.

[@geneheck]

You are right about going up in oil viscosity. I have a 2015 Outback with 79000 miles that is noisy when it is cold like a piston slap for about a minute if I don't let it warm up a little first. I quit using 0w 20 and went to 5w 30 and it sounds a 100% better without the need for a warmup, of course depending on temperature that day.

[@michaelsurratt9593]

Our “local Nissan dealer” (won’t say the name), did something to me kinda like this. I went in for an annual inspection and oil change. Of course they came back with their “if you don’t fix this right now you are going to die” list. Thousands of dollars. I said not today to the kid. Fixed it for like $200. Most of what he said was bravo sierra. That was years ago. The car is still running fine. The scary part is they (many, hopefully not all shops) are doing this to people that don’t know any better. I know they have a shop / dealership to maintain, overhead, staff to pay, etc. There is a difference in thousands of dollars and $200. There is a difference in making a profit to stay in business and BOHICA.

[@TK-ff5kc]

Agree, never not heard a noisy subaru. Although not a subaru my moms Fusion started having hard shifts, I told her as long as it keeps going forward and reverse, keep driving it till it fails. Been driving on my ford with the same issue for 116,000 miles. As long as they keep working drive it till it blows up.

[@stormyyoung6344]

Apparently he also likes to charge for these special pistons That he never installs.

[@Olivier_The_Dilettante]

a big garage has a big overheads and they serve coffee and cakes so someone has to pay for it.

[@bill3641]

Really no different from a dealership . That shine has to be paid for...............

[@LeonFkennedy]

Having an engine rebuild is not cheap but 15-18k is insane. I had my Impreza rebuilt with a short block and transmission, also replaced, for less than 9k

[@donkaiser6704]

Thanks for putting us Subaru owners wise!

[@ysitrim88]

👀👀 we need more mechanics like you! Good job on calling him out.

[@alanjohnson2460]

😂😂

[@spikez499]

Another fire video from MrSubaru. Love to see it 🔥💯

[@johnr5252]

You bring your car into Dave’s shop for a simple oil and filter change. He spots a tiny silvery substance in the oil…….oops, gotta’ pull the engine to see what’s up. Might need a new one. That seems to be the result of every video! I’d be scared to death to take my car there.

[@iglopez63D]

Your the Man Mr.Subaru Merry Christmas!

[@brandonpetrilla1731]

I switch all my Subaru's to 5w30 even from new, the 0 weight oil is only to maximize fuel economy not protect the engine

[@QuietDriver97]

I'm a die hard Chevy guy so we know about valvetrain noise too. That was a happy ticking little Subaru motor. People think their engine should be dead silent. In the 50s, 60s, and 70s the engineers prioritized quiet engine operation. With the added complications in design aimed at improving power and economy you'll have an engine now that makes foreign noises that are normal but, the manufacturer won't educate the consumer.

[@jimrustle643]

Customer paying out of pocket at the dealership is gonna come out to about 8k. I drop the short blocks to the techs after the truck drops em off and get to see the whole repair order

[@Fransitch]

Unsubed from Dave’s after their back to back Secret Sauce commercials. You gained a sub 👍

[@nicholasc2238]

They seem to be more of a diesel truck shop. Those guys are used to paying crazy money to keep a modern diesel on the road. Doesn't make sense for a standard commuter car. If your shop has more work than it can handle you can turn down work. Up to the consumer to make smart educated choices.

[@firzen0000]

Dave didn't get a shop this huge by being honest and kind, that's for damn sure!

[@cheddardavis5818]

I like watching Dave’s but I gotta agree with you here. I own a handful of subies , they are definitely noisey engines. Just like my 12v Cummins. If the noise doesn’t worsen under acceleration I ease my mind on it

[@jmc6940]

I just had a family member quoted 12k for a manual transmission rebuild when all it needed was axle shaft seals!

[@otarsulava]

A much better option could be to add an oil additive like Lucas Stabilizer or Liqui Moly MoS2...other than paying that price to "fix" the noise 🙃

[@holysmoke7043]

Thank you for this information.

[@performancetransmissionsll1573]

I thought Scottie Kilmer started his videos off by stating “rev up your engines!”😂

[@xendan2296]

Scotty is a "get er' done" mechanic!

[@alinatamashevich3354]

Scotty is click bait

[@ExtinctInsanity]

Sounds like Midas. They scammed me for a new engine at $12k when it was the radiator...

[@charlesb4267]

I've never even owned a Subaru and I just came across your channel and I am subscribing !. Why, well you struck a chord with me as I have heard a few things floating around on the internet about the shop in question in this video, sometimes questionable work and yes without a doubt some very questionable bills. Oh sure, his videos make him out to be a god ( and yes I gather he is very religious so there is that ... ) but I think the truth is something a little different. Not to say he is stupid ... oh no, more like a sly fox business man who knows how to create some slick advertising and how to bring in the business.

[@Zukuri620]

The machining information is 100% spot on, there is only one shop in the USA I would trust to do ANY machine work on a Japanese engine, and their name rhymes with Mazworx.

[@keenowl1410]

Love this guy 😂❤