Stop! Apparently I Scared You With Subaru's New Engine Issues. It's Not As Bad As It Sounded!

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[@sazarac28]

Something to add here: When we were doing short block recalls for the oil consumption issue a lot of those engines developed timing cover and cam carrier leaks after the repair. We found flipping the engine upside down after installing the timing cover and letting it dry overnight helped to prevent oil from draining on to the fresh RTV and this prevented leaks in the future.

[@itsthemetho]

Many RTV instructions recommend only tightening the fasteners either until minor leakage from the edge of the joint or finger tight. Then after some cure time of a few hours, then torquing the fasteners after the "gasket" had been made. This helped the RTV cure without contamination and help induce a clamping force. However many RTVs are designed for quick turnaround times and are squirt on, tighten, fill with oil and send out. Having sent a leaking car to mechanics to repair a coolant cover and only leak a few years later, it is amazing that I could repair it and run it for over 10 years without issues. Maybe I waited for the RTV to cure 🤔

[@truckercarterO9]

Just wait to put the oil in it 😂

[@clembob8004]

I have been driving Subies for almost 20 years and have put on about 370K miles on 3 vehicles with very little trouble. Regular maintenance is the key, and it applies to ALL vehicles.

[@toffeepie1878]

But Subaru more than most - if you neglect them they will bite you in the ass and keep on biting

[@martinr8278]

Regular maintenance is just good practice! Subarus will keep going! Other manufacturers if neglected have issues, no surprise

[@clembob8004]

@@toffeepie1878 That might be true, but they are far superior to a lot of stuff out there IF you just do the most basic maintenance.

[@clembob8004]

@@martinr8278 Yep, I just treat Subies the same way I treat anything else I have owned, and it works. My other favorite is the old school Mopars with small blocks. I have been running a 318 in form or another for over 45 years, and they are awesome IF you just keep them maintained.

[@toffeepie1878]

@@clembob8004 I wouldn't be driving a 3 litre flat 6 Subaru for over 7 years if they weren't any good - they are amazing cars but need to be looked after - the handling on these is as good as you can get and when the roads are wet they are in a different level

[@eaf2k]

The issue with Subaru engine is not that it leaks more than other manufacturers or uses RTV, the issue is that the consequence of these leaks, like the cam cover leak, or the valves going out of adjustment are much more severe. These engines are not "just a little more labor intensive". Compare paying $700 to adjust valves on Honda and $3k on Subaru, only because the engine has to be pulled. Sure, valve covers leak on Hondas too, but there it's a 1 hour job to remove TB, intake and then the covers to change gaskets. With Subaru it's the bloody engine pull again. And the worst part is that you're pretty much guaranteed to run into these issues, and hopefully you'll be able to combine them and then address in one engine pull rather than multiple. It's a crappy situation, no need to sugar coat it.

[@homermago100]

I immediately order a PVC VALVE for mine and my wife’s Subarus after your last video. GOT THAT SWEET MRSUBARU DISCOUNT TOO! Thanks haha

[@davidhori4899]

I just bought a new Outback and I do my own maintenance. This video just got you a new subscriber. Thank you.

[@trep53]

Glad to hear you clarify this issue. Aside from the way my wife drives her ‘15 Forester we baby it with service. We hope to drive this thing for a long time, it only has 71000 miles on it now.

[@jessspringer9727]

30 year tech here. I agree 110% with all that was said. Both Toyota and Subaru are generally great, given proper maintenance. They're just different. I'd much rather seal an FA or FB timing cover than a 2GR though. No such thing as a perfect machine.

[@ShelBelSapphire]

The leak after the valve spring recall you mentioned happened to me. My 13 FRS has had a leak from the left camshaft carrier since I had the valve spring recall done in either late 2018 or early 2019. Toyota insisted there was no leak when I brought it back, but every time I got it on the lift after that at the shop I worked at suggested a different story. Even so, there are never any puddles on the ground under it, and it's never low enough to be noticeable by the time I do my next oil change. It's annoying they didn't do the work correctly the first time and then insisted nothing was wrong, but it has hardly been more than a minor nuisance.

[@stevef3521]

I’ve avoided having the valve spring recall done on my ‘13 FR-S for a few reasons. I bought it from a mechanic who chose to not do it. Also, the local Toyota dealership’s master tech has only done 1 recall. I don’t trust them in doing the repair. 154k and runs like a top.

[@Xyosyss]

We always had a saying at the scrap yard and garage I used to work at: The main factor that influences the reliability of the car is the part in between the seat and steering wheel

[@MrPoppyDuck]

Thanks for posting that! I now realize why i havent had PCV problems on my Hondas which is because I change the oil 2x a year no matter the mileage. We do not drive much so the oil never turns into ink. But now I see I still need to check that PCV regularly on the Subie just to be safe. Easy peasy compared to expensive engine repair payments.

[@davetravels9273]

It’s also more important on direct engines as there is more carbon buildup and an increased chance of the pcv valve sticking. It doesn’t matter the car. Just replace the valve, it’s only a few bucks.

[@sdaniel403]

I used to be a Toyota “fan girl” and had 3 of them. They are good vehicles but are definitely not perfect. The transmission was replaced under warranty in my 2007 RAV4 V6 (due to gear whine) and my 2011 RAV4 needed a new water pump which was close to $500. My Corolla was the cheapest Toyota to own, in my experience. Now I have a 2018 Forester and love it! I’m definitely a car enthusiast and Subarus have more of an enthusiast culture. Toyotas are just kind of boring. Plus, thanks to Mr. Subaru, I’m learning how to work on my Forester. Thank you sir!!

[@johnb1658]

New trans was a waste of money. It has been proven long ago that the gear whine wasn’t a failure and caused by a lack of noise dampening. The whining transmissions still run hundreds of thousands of miles. Luckily ya didn’t have to pay for it. Water pumps are common wear items. They won’t last forever on any vehicle. 100,000 miles is considered its lifetime.

[@clawhammer704]

I love my dependable boring Toyota.

[@tlopez2608]

Can you do a video on this million mile crosstrek?😊 I have a ‘19 crosstrek limited, and would love to hear about their journey to all this mileage. Maintenance, repairs, etc..

[@jasonHadley420]

My uncle has a 2002 forester.. 315,000 miles on the thing.. never had a head gasket issue. Still runs to this day.. ya it burns oil but anything that high milage id say is normal.. My 2012 Civic 285,000 miles on it til someone hit me 2 weeks ago.. low maintenance..no major issues ever during the 7 yrs I owned it also had a CVT and never skipped a beat.. I purchased a 2015 outback recently and Fell in Love.. From a honda guy to now a subie guy.

[@kellygibson7299]

2014 Forester with 1 quart / 500 mile oil consumption 132k. Previous owner did not have the warranty work done and traded it in. This was my first Subaru purchase. Be sure to track down vins affected and get the dealer service history; I’ve also found that Subaru customer service cannot locate individual dealer info regarding repairs and in fact gave me the incorrect dealer they said it was originally purchased from. 2019 Forester 100k now has the P26A3 thermo control valve issue. I looked through the playlists here and didn’t see any existing videos on this. Just recently found the channel; appreciate the content.

[@michaelmcarthur7134]

On the Forester side, I think the best ones were 2017/2018 - you get FB25B 2.5L engine, so no EJ head gasket issues; port injection instead of the added buildup of direct injection (2019+) and they largely fixed the engine consumption issues of the 2016 and earlier FB engines. My 2017 had the link-glide plate issue (fixed under warranty), which I believe was fixed in 2018. They've done away with the frameless windows at this point, which is another good thing and 2017 got some further sound dampening over 2016. I picked the '17 model w/halogen lights that I can change on the side of the road, no iSight (one less thing to break) and it just works. Installed a Fumoto valve & do regular maintenance, swap in winter wheels each year and it has been hassle free and handles great.

[@jparker1823]

RTV is "officially" good for 40 yrs... so you should be able to get an easy 20 as long as you don't let your oil become acidic from lack of maintenance. Thanks for the follow up video!

[@johnreese3762]

I feel warm and fuzzy all over, thanks!!

[@raymullen8427]

I bought the 22 wrx. Everything has issues. I love it and I knew I had to have one when I saw it! Everything leaks oil at some point. Maintenance is key and check your oil periodically.

[@mechanicalsuntheoneyouknow]

Let me start by saying, I love your videos, big fan, I have been a senior master technician at Subaru for many years, and have Been repairing and rebuilding Subaru FA/FB series engine for more than 9 years now, manufacturer (Subaru) recommend 6000-miles oil changes but the customer always goes over be it due to circumstances or neglect, I always recommend 4500 to 5000 to all my customers for better vvt system longevity performance and health.

[@redlywaxer]

Love all your videos brother!

[@lvsqcsl]

I found this guy's channel a few weeks ago and I'll say these cars seem to have many issues. (Some of which this guy does acknowledge.) I think people who choose to own these cars should remember that they get great traction in the snow, they have that wonderful boxer engine that offers a low center of gravity, and they get great gas mileage especially when they are running. (They get even greater gas mileage when they don't run.) GREAT VIDEO!

[@seandvideo]

I have a 2018 4runner and a 2021 Crosstrek. I do all my own maintenance and I go above and beyond. For example a 4K oil change interval on the Subaru. I will let you know how the competition turns out.

[@wim0104]

My 2011 Outback has the turbo/full-metal head gasket from the assembly line, AFAIK. EJ253 engine. 120,000miles, just minor leakage from the valve covers. doesn't use any oil if I drive normally.

[@charleshuffman6982]

I was (not really) surprised when the lady in my carpool had her late 2000's 4 cylinder Camry's water pump and catalytic converter both fail by 100K miles when my 200,000 plus mile 1998 Plymouth Neon Expresso DOHC 5 speed that I ran autocrosses and track events (Summit Point, Dominion and VIR) with for over 10 years never had a failure (except the front hub flanges with 200TW tires) except a loose vacuum line. Toyotas aren't perfect. Another great video. Thanks

[@mickf3787]

Appreciate the follow-up video. As a new first tiime owner of a Subaru, I am frustrated with the lack of clear answers. I have a 2013 Outback 4cyl with 148K. Car was well maintained since new, (bought it from a friend) regular oil changes and maintenance from dealer. The issue we have is we are getting oil in the coolant reservoir / radiator. Car was tested for head gasket failure and nothing found. A dye leak test was done but was inconclusive as to location of leak. Not seeing any evidence of coolant in the oil pan, dip stick looks normal and no signs of foam or white sludge. Just oil in coolant. Engine pings when accelerating as well. Temperature guage is always in the middle, never higher. Dealer mechanic said there is a number of places an oil leak can come from. But no one is able to give any direction as to how to correct this problem or what to do. I don't want to keep driving it until it dies, but I find it hard to believe no one has a clue how to fix this problem or any idea where it is coming from. Car runs beautifully and I love driving it. If anyone has knowledge of this specific issue (not guesses) we would love to hear it

[@blueheelerfriend8450]

Good info thanks!! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@X340n]

After my 2008 Outback 5mt got hit by someone running a red light i bought a 125000 mile 2014 forester 6mt, definitely gonna tackle the pcv valve sometime this week

[@agoodneighborautorepair2176]

I did work for Honda and Toyota Dealer and we always full of work,people still think in the Toyota from the 70's,very good explanation about the maintenance...

[@loadmastergod1961]

In the middle of swapping a jdm ej253 into my 08 impreza with 293k miles. Had a bunch of owners before me. But i will be rebuilding the engines to have ready. Engine i pulled randomly burned all the oil in 50 miles and then finally went thru it all twice in 20 miles. Have no worries about it and will keep the car until it rusts out beneath me. Just wish harnnes side repair connectors were more easily available. Collant sensor harness was broken on yhe jdm engine and the one in the car was broken when i bought it. Haha. Great video

[@rickmac06]

Talk about a rollercoaster! The wife and I had pretty much decided to purchase a new 2024 Forester. We have never owned a Subaru. There is a lot to love about this car. Since we tend to keep our cars for the long haul I figured that I should research their reliability, that's how I came across your prior video concerning Oil Leaks, and having to pull the engine to repair it. I think that the comment that scared me off was "...all of these engines will leak oil. It's not a matter of if, but rather when." This for me is a deal breaker. Please answer me this. If a current Boxer Engine is properly maintained, how many miles can I expect to get BEFORE it needs the engine pulled to fix the oil seals? Thanks.

[@ericviall7086]

Thank you sir, great video!

[@andrewtaylor5895]

Had my local Subaru dealer replace the PVC valve on my 18 Outback while it was in for the 60k mile service a year ago. Noticed a leak while changing my oil last month. The dealer confirmed cam carrier seal. 🙄

[@rickygonzalez878]

2019 base impreza hatchback island pearl blue 5 MT it haves 57k miles and runs strong at any snow dirt and gravel driven to .... i love it

[@briancoverstone4042]

I never knew about the PCV valve checks until you mentioned it in your video. Thank you for that valuable advice!

[@AllStars2525]

Your videos are very reassuring to owners and would be owners. I'm thinking of buying a Subaru, but I'm a little hesitant because of the powertrains. I've always driven torque converters transmissions and I'm a little leery of CVTs and these seemingly underpowered engines. This is why I'm thinking that I need to buy the 2.4L turbo to have enough power on the highway.

[@jasonHadley420]

The 3.6 outback with the V6 is more then enough power.. I've heard nothing but problems for turbo engines..just a thought

[@turo3066]

My daily driving consists of a short 15-minute commute to work and 10-15 mins trips for errands. Should I be going to a shorter oil change interval since I also live in a hilly cold climate? I would be doing oil changes myself so the cost is an issue. I'm thinking every 3000-4500 miles on a 24 Crosstrek with the 2.5 engine. Thanks! You are an invaluable asset to the Subaru community!

[@EternalyRandom]

Maintenance is key to any cars longevity, regardless of make or model.

[@timbrown9731]

I find it funny in my owners manual for my EZ36 Subaru wants to have you add Subaru special conditioning additive after your first coolant change which is basically bar stop leak… didn’t put any in mine but I change the coolant like every three years ever since the first interval..

[@PRO4XKEV]

I agree with all you said. I change oil filter on my 2018 FXT every 3500 miles. I am looking at replacing the PCV valve soon, XT has 37k miles, Runs like a Champ..

[@groosbro1]

I change my WRX oil every 3-3.5K miles, I also have an oil catch can on the PCV that I drain every two weeks or so. That catch can is a "canary in a coal mine" If I see less junk come out I'll know the PCV valve has left the chat.

[@michaelmorrissey8983]

I saw the "New Issue" video and while it raised concerns, it also addressed them. My Kia Seltos lease is ending in a couple months and I am on the hunt for what will be my fourth Subaru. The Seltos needed the transmission replaced after its first month & several months later...an engine replacement. It's an affordable, nicely styled TIN CAN. Would love a Crosstrek Wilderness but may have to settle for a newer pre owned Forester. Either way I can't come home to Subaru fast enough!

[@donaldmcleod7494]

Hey I recently changed the oil and oil filter on my ‘23 2.0 6mt Crosstrek. I used a K&N 1008 oil filter. The increased oil flow must have changed the variable cam timing that I think runs off oil pressure/volume. Anyway before the oil change power was modest but adequate and now there’s all kinds of power plenty of acceleration. I wouldn’t have believed it that an oil filter could make such a difference in power.

[@headreddedstepchild6177]

They still make manual crosstreks?

[@groosbro1]

​@@headreddedstepchild6177 Yep, just not on the 2.5 liter engine.

[@KentHutchins]

In the last video you were talking about the cam carrier and you said, "the RTV silicone has a lifespan - it won't last forever". I think the open question is, at what mileage does the RTV silicone break down in the top end of F series engines? at the mileage point where it's going to cost big money. Thx Mr Subaru.

[@MrSubaru1387]

No way to say. Too many factors. Depends on driving habits, environmental temperatures, heat cycles of the engine, etc.

[@volks-jager]

generally the oil leaks on the F engines ive encountered are weeps and very small leaks that dont amount to much at all. most customers just deal with it rather than pay the high cost to fix what is a tiny amount of oil loss. the bigger problem ive run into it massive oil burning on the the early FB25s. some of these where so bad that would drink a quart in 300 miles and cause catalytic converter meltdowns. ive also had several with timing chain tensioner failures. i tell my customers with these engines to do 3000 mile oil changes. and avoid buying 2011 to 2013/14 cars with the FB25

[@atetraxx]

I have a 2015 with oil consumption issues. Not super bad but I usually have to add two quarts between changes (6 month schedule). Just learning about the pcv valve maintenance. Changing that this weekend in hopes it fixes it.

[@Coptergirljs]

I love Subies! I love the simplicity of the engine compartment compared to a transverse engine and transmission that is crammed into most cars now. The only thing that seems simple in them are the spark plugs (inline fours that is).

[@djorkode1]

Would love to see a cam carrier reseal video on this channel!

[@jet328i2]

I did clean the PCV valves in my 60,000 mile Outback and 50,000 mile WRX after watching the previous videos. Easy in the Outback (FB-25B), but a real pita in the FA-20F WRX… EGR pipe blocks putting a 19mm deep socket on the PCV. Next time I’ll just remove the EGR pipe, but again-pita!

[@timblack33]

From what I’ve seen and everything I’ve worked on, OEM’s use a much better sealant than off the shelf RTV. Deere stuff I work on uses Hylomar and it’s about 30$ for a tiny tube. Done correctly I trust it as much or more than I would a paper gasket.

[@thomaswomack3888]

I'm on my 10th Subaru, still have a 2005 and 2007 wagon along with the new BRZ - I like them all for the things they are well suited for. The '07 has 165,000 miles on the original engine and still runs well and has acceptable oil consumption. The 05 just had its engine replaced in January of this year due to a wrist pin failure...freakish thing probably brought on by my driving it on track at VIR with a bit too much enthusiasm. 145k on it now - both cars run and handle well and are regular to daily drivers...the brz is a garage queen and has less than 2k on it so far, but it is so much car - I love it.

[@cavepilot]

Did you ever correctly diagnose the rattle ping pop? That's my main concern with the outback I just inherited. Is worst when it's hot outside (75F+) and I'm going up a hill.

[@johnbirman5840]

Bought a 2019 crosstrek for my wife in 2018 - only hitting 30k. Great little car, plenty of pickup, better than my 2006 Dakota 6cyl with 160k. But I don’t know if my experience at the local Subaru dealership is typical of all, talk about laid back! Totally different than the sister dealerships up and down the road - Honda etc. Buying a car was soooo easy! “You want rust prevention?” No. “OK. How ‘bout extended warranty?” No. “Ok.” I expected a 2 hr (or more) give and take wrestlethon. And they honor expired coupons! Is Subaru world that different?

[@gregmcclure6922]

My 2019 Forrester blew a main bearing at 82,000 kms. Subaru Canada approved the warranty work. The dealer did the work. A short block fix. Engine ran rough when put back together, throwing cam timing codes. They checked the cam gears (wheels) and found damage caused by debris. Isn't this the wrong time to find debris damage? Every part that is touched by oil was touched by the contaminated oil. I feel I do having a ticking time bomb. I hope it blows before the 100, 000 kms mark. Doing an oil change at 1,000 kms and again at 3,000 kms to try and clean things out.

[@tropepe]

Wow. Jeez😮

[@462ANIMAL]

For me , Subaru’s for the winter! We got over 4ft of snow in 24hrs just before Christmas.. didn’t stop me, the snow just comes up over the hood !

[@timbrown9731]

Also make sure you’re running a GF6 oil especially on the new direct injection engines most of the brand new oil is all GF6… pretty much but from what I understand it helps reduce chain wear.

[@davetravels9273]

What is GF6?

[@thetechlibrarian]

@@davetravels9273 a certification for oils that it meets a minimum standard. If you look on the back of the bottles you’ll see a full list of them I don’t really know any newer decent synthetic oils that don’t meet that standard. Even Walmart in Costco oils should meet it.

[@timbrown9731]

@@thetechlibrarian I was looking at redline oil and it’s still a GF5 for some reason but then again it’s a top-tier POA Oil ester ect.

[@timbrown9731]

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[@Coolkegcomputer]

I'm about to test drive and possibly buy a 2008 Outback 2.5 Limited (I already check the outside and it looks great!). Anything I should look out for specific for this year/model?

[@thatoneotherotherguy]

Thanks for this second video! The first REALLY caught my eye, as we're the happy owners of a 2023 Subaru Outback 2.5L, which has a whole 500 miles on it so far. I knew the headgaskets were long resolved with the introduction of the FA/FB engines, but I also largely figured these engines to be known-issue-free, since they've been on the road for several years and I just couldn't find much in the way of complaints during our car research. We're loving this Outback so far, hopefully we can have it forever.

[@DestinysComputer]

I have a Toyota and Subaru. Love them both.

[@diallo1347]

I'm curious if this applies to the vb WRX. If it's kept stock, driven responsibly, and regularly serviced are they reliable as an only car?

[@stevef3521]

I’ve avoided having the valve spring recall done on my ‘13 FR-S. I bought it from a mechanic who chose to not to have it done or do it himself. Also, the local Toyota dealership’s master tech has only done 1 recall. I don’t trust them in doing the repair. 154k and runs like a top.

[@IBM29]

I have a 2006 Saturn Vue with the 3.5L Honda V-tech engine. The only oil consumption is whatever gets wiped off the dip stick...

[@TheBandit59]

yes, I am thinking if getting another brand based on the last video, I did not like the issues you stated , the opposite of why I bought a Suburu?

[@Natedoc808]

Just bought a brand new 23 ascent limited and a 23 WRX limited yesterday, in addition to a 2015 outback with 137K and an 02 bugeye wagon with 207K chassis/32K on engine I rebuilt. They’re great cars and have been less trouble than the Toyotas I’ve owned prior

[@merlinstevens6450]

Thanks so much. I just bought my first Subaru. Mine is the 2018 Outback with the 3.6R engine. I've not a video on these engines. Have you don one yet?

[@niuhuskieguy]

You should look up and address the thermo control valve issue that has been popping up on the current gen Foresters and Outback/Legacy

[@user-wl8mo9zt2y]

Good video. Would you know if a 2.5 short that's a 2008 will fit a short block for a 1999. The 1999 has a broken piston.

[@Laserwurks]

I kept my 2008xt and purchased a 2024 o Onyx xt and love ❤ them both. ❤.

[@joo772]

I am not sure how to get in touch so I’ll ask u here…I have 12 Impreza 60000 original miles. Can I change transmission fluid or has too much time 11 years made to too risky to change causing cvt slippage. Transmission runs fine. Please adv. love ❤️ this channel. Your a tsunami of wisdom! Thank you so much 😊

[@carlcolvin8320]

I bought the 2022 OBW and I like but I spent the weekend reading all the manuals. The ONE thing I found was if you missed a required service IT WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.

[@heyg7819]

Have a 22 Outback purchased in March of 22, right at 12K mileage. Two windshields as of today have cracked. City driving only. This is a major concern. Is this supposed to be an off-road capable SUV?

[@josecolonguadarrama5463]

Mr. Subaru, has it been issues with the new 2.4 L turbo on the Outback? I read that there are issues with fuel diluting in the oil and carbon build up in the valves. I even read of a mechanic on a dealership recommending to change the engine oil to a 5w-30 synthetic. How good or bad are these engines? 😮 I just bought an outback wilderness with that engine. Should I be concern?

[@raphaelbird8165]

130k miles on a 16 trek. currently waiting to see if SOA will good will. 3rd time i have had very bad oil leaks

[@rabshell7878]

Mr Subaru, please do a video regarding intake Carbon cleaning schedule and process of a Subaru DI engine. My Dealership indicates their non invasive additive service pretty much eliminates this. Research indicates this is only a bandaid that only slightly removes the build up.

[@carnaubawax9405]

Does this cover DI engine concerns: kzbin.info/www/bejne/amPMo62agLCZrZo

[@SafestManintheWorld]

I would like to see that covered as well. My 2020 Forester had to have the carbon cleaning at the dealer after 12500 miles when the engine light came on. This was during the pandemic so I was not driving as regularly as I normally would have been. I am at 30000 miles with no problems but I am curious as to whether this carbon cleaning should be a scheduled service that is not currently part of the maintenance listed for the vehicle.

[@Modeltnick]

Had an issue with both VVT solenoids leaking at the o-ring seal. Also the oil pressure switches leak after some time.

[@tpolerex7282]

I just ordered an Impreza RS (first new car since my ‘02 WRX - which runs like a champ) but will likely drive no more than 2k miles a year. What would your oil change interval suggestion be? Thank you.

[@chcrecruiterwest]

Thanks for the correction, but the previous video did have a high hype/scare factor about modern 2.5l engines. I just purchased a new 2023 Forester and I bought it due to reliability (I tend to keep cars for decades, hence my choice for Subaru). Pointing out potential issues can be useful, but you over did it, creating the result you are responding to. Word to wise, pointing out potential issues is good, but put some context in (e.g., less than 5% of well-maintained engines could have this issue, for example). Oh, and I'm not stressed about my new Subaru, and I like your maintenance DYI stuff.

[@carnaubawax9405]

Hear, hear! With a 2021 Crosstrek Sport, I almost had a coronary after the previous video. I like to drive my cars forever, and maintain them well above the recommended servicing. Nevertheless, this corrective video was a happy event for me. Love MrSubaru's channel!

[@crocodile2006]

It's great that you brand new 2023 Subaru doesn't have an oil leak... but the 2012 Subaru Forester I just bought from Auction (no viewing available in person) which was well maintained is leaking exactly where he said the FB25 series leaks from. There's no scare tactics... he was dropping fact bombs.

[@18_rabbit]

no, that's just it. There's no way to give percentage. We americans neeeeed to hear plain jane facts, JUST like he does it!.

[@josephcazzuto7198]

I love Subaru. They look super cool and whatnot. A while back i went to purchase a Legacy GT. After doing all my research and talking to the owner i still decided to buy it. Then the owner asked me for 500 more bucks so ended up walking away. Best choice I've ever made. I ended up with a Acura RL. Love it.

[@markmalinowski5951]

Mine started leaking after Subaru did the valve spring recall and honestly the RTV job they did on the reseal looks sloppy, if they even put new gasket material on at all. Dealer and SOA are collaborating to look at mine next week... I'll let you know how it goes. Also my CVT makes a pulsing, whirring noise around 4000RPM so we'll see what happens with my drivetrain.

[@Natedoc808]

137K on my FB and zero oil leaks. There is some oil consumption and a little coolant consumption since 105K (no compression loss or bubbles in coolant)

[@alanmohn4146]

I have 40000 miles on my 2020 Forester and have not had a single problem to date other than my windshield being a rock magnet. On my prior vehicle which was a 2009 Tacoma by 40000 miles I had to have a steering rack and a radiator replaced. I was on my third radio. My headlights were melting and Toyota ended up extending the warrantee to replace them. Also,Toyota had to grind off the bottom of my gas pedal to keep it from catching on the floor mats. ( If anyone remembers the instant acceleration problems on Toyotas). All vehicles have issues. My Subaru is not perfect and has several annoying issues but to date there are no manufacturer quality issues to deal with.

[@rgsdmj]

Great video I own two Subarus a 2010 legacy 2.5 premium and a 2021 Crosstrek sport my legacy is my work car with 150000 miles on it with no big issues yet I have done all the maintenance on it myself since new I do worry about the head gaskets but I have rebuilt engines and restored a couple of mopar muscle cars and have always done all my own repairs and maintenance so far the 2010 has no oil leaks I also did the timing belt kit and changed the cvt fluid Thanks for all the Subaru info you do I appreciate being able to watch one of your videos and learn alot about my cars my father in law has had at least 5 Outback’s and two Forester’s and has had only minor issues with any of them.

[@jeffrey3498]

What got to me was when you said, referring to the cam carriers, that RTV disintegrates and there’s nothing you can do about it. You will have a leak.

[@manhoot]

Mr Subaru speaks the truth. I've also had discussions with sensei Nakajima and he also assured me the head gasket issue is in the past.

[@dmitpharm]

Could you provide your professional service intervals in a chart form? When to do what? It seems that there is alot of information out there, and we respect your opinion the most.

[@JulianaThomas-ob7cv]

Please!!!

[@1surfpesca_]

Yea there seems to be quite a bit of maintenance tasks that Subaru doesn’t tell you about… PCV valve replacement… transmission fluid, the solenoids going out in the CVTs. The oil leaking is scary cuz Im back in the business of buying a used car and lots of these outback’s I’m seeing people either didn’t take care of… or they took care of them really well, more than on time oil changes… and 60k miles the engine timing cover replaced… that doesn’t sound good to me. But if these Subarus are usually fine after the major repairs it might not be bad… but I’m seeing alot of so called problems poppin up later in life. Which is unfortunate cuz I’m really set on an outback over a lot of cars I loved driving my wilderness too much before it was totaled

[@donaldgeorge6656]

My 2017 Legacy only has 13000 mi Outside of oil changes and general maintenance. Is their anything I should be concerned about? The car runs perfectly

[@gaivoron]

Could you please speak on FA20 motors especially in the WRX the proper maintenance intervals, oil changes, PCV system, also it's beneficial to obtain an oil catch can to prevent some of the PCV issues down the road or carbon deposits. Thank you

[@user-du8tg4wh3k]

2017 Crosstrek, strange vibration and rattling when start up, warm up. Always serviced by Subaru. Just rolled 90k miles. Car feels like it’s rocking back and forth during the warm up after start. I am currently in the south and warm weather. Thoughts?

[@howardkeil1526]

After having to put rear wheel bearings in a 06 Forester that lived its life in the rust belt I was done with them couldn't put a simple unitized bearing in them bolts and suspension bushings Frozen had to come apart the thing was an unnecessary nightmare.

[@samlevi3821]

My only issue with new Subarus are with the terrible dealership support. All they want to do is sell you a new set of tires every 30k miles…

[@tom24gr46]

Are there any companies that make aftermarket gaskets to replace the RTV? or is this something that wouldn't be suitable in that application?

[@Sero12245]

Mrsubaru, about how many miles can I expect out of the cvt and fa engines befor needing a rebuild or replacement?

[@hackiess8146]

Do you have a video doing valve adjustment on the fa20? My Brz decided to have valve adjustment issues lol

[@johnf.6942]

I Never owned a Subaru, and I am buying a 2020 forester limited with a 2.5 L engine. Is it a good one ? What are key maintenance concerns I should make sure are performed regularly to insure long service?

[@LambertAutoWerks]

Question, what are your thoughts on the FB25D with the 12.0.1 compression rating?

[@AlexReyes-kr9ee]

Love my Subaru (200k+ miles) but wow the labor and cost for a head gasket repair is definitely a bit more than in-line engines. Some understand it others don’t.

[@joelmillman136]

Thank you for this follow-up. I just spent the weekend looking at new vehicles as my 2015 Forester (base) has 131,000 and I was fretting the coming years. As the original owner - I have maintained it regularly and just replaced the transmission valve box (?) and hope that is the “major” repair I fretted at this mileage. Looking at new vehicles - Instill wound up looking at Subarus as it really covers a wide range of vehicles for the price. I am now on the fence if whether to drive mine til it drops or pursue a replacement (new Forester) and start over…

[@johnkerfont8066]

Hey Mrsubaru, I was wondering if you knew the difference between a pzev and non-pzev 2.0 subaru engines. Like could the engine be swapped over from a pzev to non-pzev and what parts need to be switched to run properly. Could make a great video with important information. Hope you see this post.

[@atpgarageatl]

@mrsubaru1387 what is the highest mileage Brz you have seen with its original engine? What is your opinion of the FA24D engine in the BRZ/GR86? I’ve seen several videos of those engines popping on the track. What are your recommendations to prevent that from happening? Thanks!

[@aqualungs77]

Im looking to buy a 21-23 outback used with 8-24 miles on them. Is the XT turbo a reliable and good choice? Once you get into used there isnt that much markup between the turbo and naturally aspirated engine. Of course this will be a certified used with 7 yr/100000 mile warranty

[@Roboticpycotic]

2:48 I work as a Toyota dealer tech. That FA engine has the worst leaks i have seen in comparison with Toyota engines. At LEAST 1.5 to 2x as bad as Toyota engines. I have done Fa cam tower reseals, short block, ect. Change your oil please, this is what causes leaks, extended intervals

[@outwestjake]

What if the timing cover is showing signs of a leak? I've noticed between oil change intervals (I do every 4k) about 1/2 quart is gone. I figured it burned but maybe some is leaking too? Would you recommend getting the cover redone asap? Or just monitor the oil levels first? Its not dripping off, I just noticed accumulation on the cover near the center pulley

[@guylr7390]

A 1/2 quart in 4,000 miles is well inside the normal range. 1 quart in a 1000 would be concerning.

[@ronlindell5598]

Question: We want to purchase a 22 or 23 Ascent with 2.4l Turbo, however, a few reviews say that turbo boxer won’t last and a waste of money? I’ve driven Honda for years. 306k on Odyssey. I wanted to try the 2.4l turbo. Will it last over 250k without too much maintenance?