These Subaru Engines are Exploding

[@scottykilmer]

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[@SnakesandDoggies]

Mad as hell? Just don't go turnin Orange on us Scotty! ✌💖

[@xyz-md2mv]

265 000 miles on my 98 Legacy STW. 2.5 AT. No problems, just maintance. Great car.

[@williamwilson1834]

I own a 2003 Subaru forester with 200,000 miles and still runs great.

[@soundsolutions]

So do I ❤

[@mofoblitz7482]

They're still great cars like Toyotas you just have to replace the head gaskets if theyre from the 2000s which you can learn to do urself

[@MRBUCKY12345]

I bought my wife a 2000 legacy 10. Years ago. She has 260,000. Only normal maintenance. She loves it

[@robbflynn4325]

Have a 2019 Forester. Bought it new. Nearly 100,000 miles. Zero issues. I change engine oil and filter every 5,000 miles. Burns no oil. Averages 30 mpg. I'm really happy with it, although I wanted an RAV4, but my wife preferred the Forester.

[@growingup4487]

following the extended oil changes subaru thinks you need is what starts the oil burning and sludge

[@a1orski]

I've heard wives can be somewhat influential!

[@wrxomg]

rav4 drivers suck, your wife saved you😂

[@JungleLoveOeOeO]

The Rav 4 sucks. I rented one. I wished for my outback every day.

[@robbflynn4325]

@@JungleLoveOeOeO Subaru are nicer to drive but these days I prefer reliability. My ride is a 2004 Sequoia. Boring and heavy on gas but very reliable, and picked it up cheap.

[@BobbyOjala]

Six cylinder engine 178000 miles. Zero engine problems. Scotty!!! You’re all over the place brother. One video you love the Subaru next video they’re trash

[@LittleBlueSubie]

Well, I have a 2012, 4 cylinder (THIS CAR), and CR states they tend to suck oil. It depends on the engine a lot. That said, MY car is running well, but one car cannot set the example for all others. This is an "old" car now.

[@Mike-q8u8p]

On our third Subaru Forester. Had an ignition coil go, and it took out both catalytic converters. Subaru replaced both free of charge. Had an air conditioning hose leak cost a few hundred to replace. No other problems. Loyal to Subaru!

[@Subie-Driver]

We drove our 2011 outback 11 years and 255,000…engine was great! Our current 2018 crosstrek has 148,000km…been flawless. Our 2022 forester I expect to be just as reliable.

[@NVRAMboi]

I've owned both a Subaru and Mazda, and both were solid and made it well past 100k. I've owned even more Toyotas, but now that Toyota (and Honda) are pricing themselves as premium brands, those days are probably over. Also very happy with my V6 Frontier that I now have (because Tacoma prices went into geo-stationary orbit). Thanks Scotty.

[@WhiteRabbitProphecies]

My 2018 2.7 Tacoma access was $ 28,500. plus tax. In American bucks it was about $ 22,500. EXPENSIVE !! I only have 40 Kilometres or 25,000 miles and it's worth 45,000 now because of inflation and because it's not a crappy GM or Hyundai fire truck. lol If you marry a cheap easy girl it will cost you half a house when she bangs the neighbours. lol

[@mikeotoole358]

I had two Subaru outback’s (98 and 09). The handling was outstanding, but I had to have the head gaskets done in BOTH of them. ($4K each!) Love/hate relationship to be sure. Now a Lexus RX owner and never going back.

[@essentialjudge2279]

2010 forester 208000 miles all original parts. Works smooth. Also heated seats means heated windshield wiper melt pads

[@Zach-j8c]

I’m a Subaru technician, the newer boxers are completely junk. I’ve had to pull the engine on a wilderness forester with 12k miles to reseal the cam carriers

[@beastakip1777]

I got an 06 sti with 183k miles and still runs like a champ, been seeing the talk on subarus being bad for years now but no issues owning mine since 2016. Wonder if it is something about the newer ones

[@JessicaHess-s2c]

I'd be so grateful for help, as any repair will be debt. My meghanic is not Subaru trained. / how could I have gotten free bloch replacement on my 2011 Forester? was preowned paid off. Now heard rod knocks at 45mph- within couple minutes, stopped accelerating. All lights turned back off that were on dash after car was pushed in neutral- then only red oil lamp symbol stayed

[@hardikp8954]

I do have 2015 Subaru Forester with 194k miles. Running good still.

[@eskieman3948]

Shhhhhh! There's several Subi-haters in this forum - they'll wet their pants if you tell them this!

[@JessicaHess-s2c]

I'd be so grateful for help, as any repair will be debt. My meghanic is not Subaru trained. / how could I have gotten free bloch replacement on my 2011 Forester? was preowned paid off. Now heard rod knocks at 45mph- within couple minutes, stopped accelerating. All lights turned back off that were on dash after car was pushed in neutral- then only red oil lamp symbol stayed

[@lewlewis6511]

Here in England the 6 cyl boxers are reckoned to be the best of the lot, certainly my experience, chain drive on the 6 pot too. Our 2.5 turbo Forester runs great, still looks new at 15 years. Subarus need decent maintenance or they will give trouble, its neglected cars that go wrong, spark plugs are horrible to change but normal maintenance is easy, how many other cars still have 3 dipsticks under the bonnet, engine gearbox and front diff. Our Forester even has its own spin on oil filter for the auto gearbox, no need to take the sump off, just refit a new oil filter same as you would doing an engine oil change. The downside to them is they arn't good on fuel, but nothing grips or drives like a Subaru, try keeping up with one on wet twisty roads, can't have everything.

[@brianeighties4481]

Hey Scotty, people often neglect to change the pcv valve on these Subarus causing most of the oil leaks. Change that thing every 60k miles they’re cheap and easy to do.

[@dezinedude1417]

Easy enough to find the PCV and clean it,.... DIY.

[@soundsolutions]

Exactly💯

[@tbone4646]

I've owned a 2012 Impreza with well over 100,000 miles and have never had one problem. A great little car and it has the best all wheel drive system made.

[@mytwocents4892]

Some Toyota four cylinder motors had a problem with oil burning years ago

[@mrgoodwrench6969]

We bought a new 2012 Impreza. The CVT and engine have both been replaced in 2016. Subaru stood behind their product even after the warranty expired. These were replaced at 65k and 95k. Has been running fine ever since.

[@honeyflo88]

You hammered that thing dint ya

[@JessicaHess-s2c]

I'd be so grateful for help, as any repair will be debt. My meghanic is not Subaru trained. / how could I have gotten free bloch replacement or other free repair on my 2011 Forester? was preowned paid off. Now heard rod knocks at 45mph- within couple minutes, stopped accelerating. All lights turned back off that were on dash after car was pushed in neutral- then only red oil lamp symbol stayed

[@JessicaHess-s2c]

how so after warranty ends?

[@commosection]

I just bought a 2023 Subaru Forester out right so i didn't feel the need to spend another 10 plus grand for a Honda or Toyota vehicle loaded with sensors which is new to me since my last new vehicle was a 1998 pickup truck which i fixed most of it's faults myself but modern technology scares me plus at my age i will be happy if it last 10 years since my last 2 vehicles are still running good 1994 dodge dakota/1998 dodge ram

[@richardtannehill5106]

I have a 15 Forester I've had since new and have 135,000 miles on it with few problems. The 2.5 engine uses about 1/3 qt/5,000 miles between changes. So, no reason to be afraid of Subaru engines.

[@richardm4706]

My 2016 Forester is serving me well so far. Gets pretty good gas mileage as well.

[@thow5836]

So it hasn't had the glue gasket problem he showed?

[@richardm4706]

@@thow5836 - No issues.

[@matejdimos5749]

subaru H6 engines are the best of all subaru engines. EZ30 doesnt have problems. but still the most relaiable are phase1 EJ´s, like EJ18 or EJ22

[@jeffer1101]

Subaru doesn't use silicone to seal the engine components instead of gaskets, they use RTV. RTV's life expectancy is about 40 years. It's fine. The important thing is to do your regular maintenance and change the oil and filter regularly (like 5,000 miles). Also, change the CVT and diff fluids every 5 years or 60,000 miles. That will also help prevent issues with the CVT (if equipped).

[@JungleLoveOeOeO]

Agree, however I change my diff oil at 30k

[@jeffer1101]

@@JungleLoveOeOeO Even better, especially if your vehicle gets a little more "heavy" use.

[@JungleLoveOeOeO]

@@jeffer1101 much trail driving

[@Mach141]

Ummm....RTV is silicone.

[@jeffer1101]

@@Mach141 it's not "regular" silicone though, in the way people talk about it. It's use as a gasket is actually common.

[@barryetherton4889]

I have 2 Forester's and daughter has one and happy with them.

[@ranger178]

my stability control actually worked quite well in a snow storm when trying to get off an exit full of snow.

[@davesmith3884]

I am on my second Sub Forester. First one was a 2012 I put 165,000 miles on it it used a quart of oil every 1,500 miles. I now have a 2022 with 15,000 mile not problems at the moment. I like the all wheel drive in it because off the area were I live. I believe my next vehicle will be a Corolla hatch back, better fuel economy.

[@Peelerusa]

Scotty is always on the money.. The latest advice from Scotty that I followed, was to replace my brakes with Akenono ceramic pads and high carbon rotors. Braking in my Camry never feltr felt better! Thank you Scotty..

[@martinb.770]

Other channels clearly tell, it's STRICTLY only the EJ25 = 2.5l engines having the gasket problems, but none of the myriads of EJ20/2.0l (or even smaller ones).

[@luispinto3928]

Hey Scooty, I have a 2004 sti with 189,000miles still original engine, no oil leaks and no oil burning at all.

[@Urkiaistrash]

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[@mjobermeyer09]

2007 subaru forester AT 200k miles. Only basic maintenance. Burns no oil. 2018 Kia soul + 160K AT. Burns 1 quart every 3k miles. Adhering to severe operating conditions.

[@AnythingJW]

I would think Subaru is still better than Mitsubishi or Nissan... awhile back Scotty said highly of the CrossTrek and Outback...

[@Carlos571-em2ff]

I'm from Ireland 🇮🇪 And watching your videos since 2011 I got a lots of information about cars in your videos 📹 Keep it up Long live and happy

[@zFA113NNINJA]

@@PS-js9oh he wasn't saying he didn't genius. He was just wishing him happiness lmfao... are we really this slow?

[@zFA113NNINJA]

@@PS-js9oh english class exists my guy. Maybe take that first then i'll have somewhat of an idea of what you're saying rn lmfao

[@marlonrenwick961]

Thats not true about the H6. I have a 07 legacy H6 and NEVER had a problem with that engine. I'm at 204thousand and no issues.

[@beastakip1777]

I think a big factor is the person who owns the car and how they treat it. Even a Honda or Toyota engine will blow up before 100k miles if it's abused/not maintained.

[@marlonrenwick961]

@@beastakip1777 very true. And because of neglect by subaru owners they get a bad rep.

[@gelatinous6915]

The engines themselves are alright, it's the poor cooling due to the small engine bay that causes issues. People that drive carefully tend to do much better with them, but you really never know how well a car has been maintained when you buy used.

[@AIGeneratedUser]

Because one means all. Trust me I worked for Subaru for a few years. It’s a dice roll that I wouldn’t take

[@donreinholz8121]

Most people I know have had very good luck with Subaru.

[@tyeohno]

Bought a 2.5 non-turbo Impreza brand new back in 2006. Multiple head gasket replacements--along with other issues--some years later have turned me off to Subaru forever.

[@mplslawnguy3389]

It's a shame you had to go through all that, but you have real world experience to back up your decision. I'm the same way with Jeep products. Never a-fucking-gain.

[@josh8oh8]

I have a friend who owns a repair shop and no kidding, every time I visit him there is always a subaru with some kind of major mechanical failure.

[@rickjames9524]

​@@mplslawnguy3389same with me and Chevy...i even refuse to drive their rentals after my experiences😂😂😂😂

[@mplslawnguy3389]

@@rickjames9524 The last Chevy I owned was a '97, but it was a way different company back then. They still made some great vehicles.

[@michaelmartin2276]

Subaru's are fantastic cars. If maintained properly they will run forever. I find them too be very easy to maintain and work on. Everything is easily at hand. I've worked on dozens and never found any to use silicone glue. Honda's and Toyota have their own issues as do every manufacturer. I have a 2007 Forester 227k mile. Only issue was gasket oil leak. Simple fix. Also have a 2013 Impreza. 169k miles. Only issue is catalytic converter needs replaced. Can't beat them in the snow ❄️.

[@nicholassuriano6957]

I bought a 2017 Impreza brand new.... my first and LAST Subaru! All-Wheel drive was the best ever.... but I had 7 recalls, the rear brakes got messed up and wore the rotor down so they gave me new pads and resurfaced the rotor under warranty. The infotainment system never worked that good. Rust bubbles in the black paint after only 2 years, heat shield rotted away and rattled... coolant was below the low line and the dealer gave me trouble when I asked them to fill it up. The cvt transmission never felt right... you could feel it skip and jerk even when I had cruise control on. And the final straw was when I was driving on the freeway and went to pass someone and when I slowed down the engine made a loud knock/ticking sound and that never went away. I only had 52,000 miles on it so the engine was still under warranty.... but at that point I was done and traded it in for a different brand. Never again Subaru!!!

[@CosmicMomentumX]

I owned a 2006 manual transmission Subaru Forester before I got my Toyota solara 5mt. I had to replace wheel bearings at 150k miles. My 2002 Sequoia 4wd is perfect at 253k miles. So, there's that.

[@eskieman3948]

And?

[@davidwood2387]

My Subaru and all the Subaru I had ran great . If you have any car over 100.000 miles you it should be payed off. And you are crazy to keep them .

[@vicc7409]

I wouldn’t say the Subaru engines are lower quality … they are more apt to require service because they are more complex.

[@JessicaHess-s2c]

I'd be so grateful for help, as any repair will be debt. My meghanic is not Subaru trained. / how could I have gotten free bloch replacement on my 2011 Forester? was preowned paid off. Now heard rod knocks at 45mph- within couple minutes, stopped accelerating. All lights turned back off that were on dash after car was pushed in neutral- then only red oil lamp symbol stayed

[@millerpeter1991]

I have a 2019 Nissan Rogue SV 2.5L 4cyl AWD. After doing 80-85 on the GSP, I get roughly 29mpg when rated for 32. I prefer AWD simply because I drive in certain conditions better than FWD. My opinion. I'm looking at a Subaru WRX, Forester, Honda Civic, Toyota Camry as my next car.

[@robbbarnett4978]

Always had trouble with the Subaru boxers. They had issues of blown headgaskets at lower mileage. It was the way they were engineered. They copied the VW pancake engine and put water jackets around it to be water cooled vs air cooled. Had coolant flushed and replaced one time at a goofylube and they failed to to bleed it by elevating it to get air bubbles out of it. Headgasket blew after 20 miles due to hot spots from air.

[@darylhill9400]

It was head gasket material. It’s been solved for over a decade! Scotty, spreading the Subaru, propaganda.

[@JessicaHess-s2c]

I'd be so grateful for help, as any repair will be debt. My meghanic is not Subaru trained. / how could I have gotten free bloch replacement on my 2011 Forester? was preowned paid off. Now heard rod knocks at 45mph- within couple minutes, stopped accelerating. All lights turned back off that were on dash after car was pushed in neutral- then only red oil lamp symbol stayed

[@JeffreyHall-n9s]

Scotty, this is the FB Engine with the same RVT gaskets on the cam carriers. You can tell because of the top mounted filter

[@Errorsproven]

First year of the fb series engines. And yes they still consume oil if poorly maintained.

[@JessicaHess-s2c]

I'd be so grateful for help, as any repair will be debt. My meghanic is not Subaru trained. / how could I have gotten free bloch replacement on my 2011 Forester? was preowned paid off. Now heard rod knocks at 45mph- within couple minutes, stopped accelerating. All lights turned back off that were on dash after car was pushed in neutral- then only red oil lamp symbol stayed

[@mj1234321]

I got 179k miles out of my 2007 Subaru Legacy but I did have to replace the head gaskets before 100k and they were leaking pretty badly again. Anyway, I just traded it in on a '23 Mazda 3 Premium AWD sedan. It's a nice upgrade!

[@mofoblitz7482]

My Toyota needed an engine replacement too, it's not just Subarus

[@m3chanist]

Toyota engines must be exploding then, according to Scotty logic.

[@lucasfaircloth9557]

I got a Subaru Forester with 180,000 miles on it. And it has become a real money bucket. Those parts aren't cheap.

[@drinajgb2437]

TCV failed on my Outback with 21 k miles. Dealer replaced because there is a class action lawsuit regarding this issue. Owned Subarus for 20 years. Just traded in mine for a Lexus. Done with Subaru.

[@frankm7707]

That K series in that CRV is bulletproof. Not like the Honda 1.5l turbo series these days.

[@illustriouschin]

Earlier this year I spent $8,600 at a dealer to get various things repaired or replace for my 2009 Outback. I know my car isn't worth that much in good condition but I wanted to give it one last chance. Unfortunately, even though I asked them to fix whatever was wrong with the engine, it was running just as badly as when I brought it in and it is getting a lot worse so that really screws me.

[@CROFTY71]

what engine just exploded. and what are U mad at

[@josh8oh8]

Talk with the manager. They definitely didn't do all the work you guy's agreed upon.

[@eskieman3948]

And, this is Subaru's fault? You were HAD, dude, and ANY DEALERSHIP can potentially do that to you if you let them. And, if your Outback was in decent condition, your car was worth more than what you think.

[@CaseyGpdx]

I have an Outback of this year instead of a temp gauge it has a mpg gauge that’s completely useless

[@DeadofWinter321]

The new ones are much better. Thank God Subaru fixed the issues. Wish Honda would fix their oil diluting engines and Toyota with their oil burning 4 cylinders....

[@suberizedwrx]

I was deterred from going Subaru after my 1st and last experience with a 2014 Impreza. It was burning oil. Dealership "fixed" it. Dealership tech forgot to tighten belt for cooling pump. Car overheated....back to shop. Still burning oil...back to shop. Lease came to an end and so was my relationship with that Impreza.

[@MrDdaland]

Something not adding up here- the water pump on the 2.5 is driven by the timing belt. My bet is a head gasket issue

[@beastakip1777]

This is why you never buy cars from a dealership, it's basically a scam. The people who work there are usually felons too. Worst cars I've ever owned came from dealerships, the best ones were bought from ppl who own the car at the time.

[@danroth3514]

Whenever I’m in a situation such as this I always ask myself, “What would Scotty do?”

[@Insert.Name.Here.]

I have 'WWSD' tattooed on my chest.

[@sonidoexperiencia]

Just wave your hands around and start yelling 😂😂

[@atticstattic]

Its '94 Celicas all the way down...

[@phatgringo2.0]

He would grab a camera.

[@damfriedchicken9159]

What would Scooby Doo?

[@ranger178]

on our 2012 they put in a stupid fuel economy gauge despite there being one on main display rather than a temperature or oil pressure gauge.

[@willfriar8054]

I'm 67. my 2013 has been burning oil since day one. the wheel bearings were so bad it sounded like a P-51 fighter plane was chasing us. took me a little over 2 hours to change both back ones. did a good brakes then decided to do the front! now it stops on a dime and I can hear the wife when she's talking....to bad..

[@bell1435]

Hahahahahahahhahajajajaa

[@lucasjs1207]

i have an 07 Pontiac G6 with 155,000 miles and it’s been great, a few little things and a new cat, but it still runs perfect, 0% fuel trim

[@debl9957]

Scotty's knowledge of cars is off the charts!

[@ryanbrandt5404]

I like how scotty shows that they rust proofed the car properly at the factory. At the dealer when you but them they try to sell rust proofing. In 27 years I've owned 12 cars, 5 of them Ford the rest were real cars and 0 rust on body/frame in PA. I've had exhaust rot so they need to build them with lighter stainless. No reason for cat backs to weigh 40lbs on a 4 cylinder when stainless weighs maybe 15lbs and won't rust

[@honeyflo88]

Iv known many of those engines do 200K plus without issues, but they are not forgiving with abuse. Toyota on the other hand are bullet proof and you really need to drive them hard without oil and coolant for them to go south. Honda just lost being up there for burning out engines due to bad manufacture with the new recall of 250K vehicles.

[@williamevans6522]

Older year Subys had issues with HG and rings.

[@eskieman3948]

Yep. But no more.

[@JohnSmith-ti2kp]

SUV's are station wagons, the name change is for marketing purposes.

[@VKSgtSLaughter]

HEY... that's my car! Great review Scotty!

[@ZorroinArkham]

I get 26 in the city and 32 in the highway with my 2015 Forester

[@pduffy83usa]

My stepdad's head gasket in his outback blew, I can't remember the milage, but they are known for doing that, those boxer engines.

[@andrewdalvet6871]

Just the 2.5 non turbo for certain years. The 2.0, 3.0 and 3.6 along with the turbo 2.5 were all fine

[@mplslawnguy3389]

@@andrewdalvet6871 It still happens on them, just less than other years. They're not that great.

[@andrewdalvet6871]

@@mplslawnguy3389 well you could realistically argue that head gaskets blow on any vehicle. Besides the n/a 2.5s because of using graphite head gaskets instead of the MLS head gaskets used on the turbo version, none of the other variants of the Subaru boxer blew head gaskets any more frequently than other engines.

[@mplslawnguy3389]

@@andrewdalvet6871 I know someone that just bought a newer one that blew a head gasket in the first week, then when they dug deeper, the whole engine was bricked. That's a real world experience, so I'm taking stock in that.

[@andrewdalvet6871]

@@mplslawnguy3389 ig I'm mostly referring to the EJs rather than the newer engines they have

[@ThomasKing19933]

Your real fans listen to you, Scotty. Keep up the great work.

[@andyblank4157]

I’m supporting Scotty with you😊

[@ThomasKing19933]

​@@andyblank4157Thank you😊

[@michaelsheedy]

Subaru engines are well known for blowing head gaskets at about 60,000 miles. I owned a 2017 Crosstrek for 3 years, and no real problems. Only problems were a jerky CVT when cold, and annoying rattle that got worse. The 4 cylinder Boxer engine blew head gaskets.

[@senseicorey9979]

Drive a subaru in the snow and you'll understand

[@hutchfromba]

I love the durability of a Subaru. Thanks Scotty.

[@lukekirb4076]

Said no one ever

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Subaru’s are very durable.

[@lukekirb4076]

@@mrgurulittle7000 compared to a Toyota? No way dude

[@JoseDiaz-qw7mg]

They were durable until they started using Jatco transmissions 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@mrgurulittle7000]

@@lukekirb4076Nobody compares to Toyota. But they still are very reliable cars.

[@villadelrefugio]

I love my Subie but I miss my 05 Civic coupe with a 5 speed manual. Stupid simple, and a surprisingly fast car that got 40mpg on the highway

[@Dankcatvacs]

scotty CAREFUL that's a 4EAT not known for lasting long without routine service ,you said before subaru has weak transmissions, seems like it was holding the gear kind of long but then again wide open. scotty forgot to mention these are a later version of 2.5 it has timing chain yet still interferance. 4,480 lbs.

[@eskieman3948]

Scotty says a LOT of things.... just go back and look at all of his videos on Subarus. He's all OVER the map! They're junk! No, they're GREAT! No, they're....

[@treeandaturd]

i was talking to guy who was looking at my neighbors house for sale and he was driving an old subara with in excess of 274,000 miles on it. everybody was telling him to get rid of it, but he had no intention of getting rid of that car as it still runs and drives great.of

[@eskieman3948]

Smart fellow. There's two very old Outbacks in our neighborhood, both way over 200k, and the owners are happy with them.

[@petesrules1508]

My mum had a 1995 Subaru Forester for 35 years until it started having multiple issues, even though it spent a few expensive visits to the repair shop. Car died when my mum died in the 35th year.

[@adkforester5428]

Subaru still makes a compelling value play here in the Northeast. Need a safe all weather roomy vehicle to haul 2 kids and a dog around town and up to the mountain's cant beat Forester for 28k with heated seats and AWD.

[@damonmusha6504]

I own an ‘05 Subaru Outback 5-speed manual transmission with 208K. Had to replace the engine at ~100K and at that time I came very close to getting rid of it. It’s certainly run better with the new engine but is now throwing out the dreaded cat converter code. That said, it’s not impacting the driving performance and I got it smogged just a few months ago so I guess I just live with it. My other car is a zippy Volvo C30. That’s the car that our family loves. The Subaru’s redeeming feature is you can pile all kinds of stuff in it and it will go just about anywhere. I’ve taken good care of it, but I’ve never found them a very fun car to drive. Then again, Subaru is about stability over style (unless you’re driving their WRX).

[@andret4403]

LOL, i love it when he compares his cars or family cars longevity to another cars. Would some of the longevity be due to the seasoned mechanic taking really good care of the family cars? 😅

[@subarufan1237]

I have a friend we both have H6 2004 Outbacks mine is a LL Bean Wagon and hers is a limited Sedan we bought them new around the same time both are H6 and hers has 480k miles and it’s on its original engine and transmission, mine has 96k miles I don’t know that mine will ever see 150k miles in my lifetime, my friends H6 Outback Sedan has been a phenomenal car for what it’s worth she’s going for 500k miles

[@MrDdaland]

The thing with Subaru - on the plus side, you can pull an engine fairly quickly with basic tools - think the last time I did took a hour or so On the bad side, you have to pull the engine (or at least get everything loosened up) for several things you wouldn't ordinarily need to

[@rogerramjet7729]

Guessing it was a 2.5L engine. The ej25, particularly the turbos, are grenades. I had one do a big end at 70k miles, and its acommon issue. The ej20 was pretty good, but they screwed up the oil system in the ej25 series

[@PedroPerez-jx7rm]

ej20= 2.0L engine :)

[@growingup4487]

this one has the fb25 with low friction piston rings, the ej25 of ej20 are very strong

[@rogerramjet7729]

@@growingup4487 the ej25t was a huge problem, Subaru USA had a class action law suit against them over this engine. Oh, and the dead ej255 engine sitting on my garage floor.

[@fixpacifica]

I'm not sure I would take a single example of an engine needing major work as proving that Subaru engines aren't built well. I still have a 2001 Forester and still drive it around almost every day. (Wouldn't take it on a long-distance trip, though.) Just bought a 2024 Forester to replace it. I'll miss the cassette player in the 2001.

[@angelbetances1820]

I have very bad experience with a Subaru outback transmission solinoid and torque converter. The rock umpiniun went off. 2011 110.000 miles it was a lemon. I will never buy a used Subaru outback ever

[@eskieman3948]

No one cares what you do aside from your fairy tales.

[@dealman3312]

Subarus are very nice

[@raymondb4448]

I bought a brand new 2013 Forester that burned a quart of oil every 1500 miles. Dropped it like a hot potato after a year of owning it. Never again.

[@jjrox8930]

Do you think Subaru wiuld go back to using gaskets? If they do i would consider getting one. If i didn't need a pick up truck.

[@swordfish.7812]

I'm not a mechanic. I just think stuff that is simple is harder to break and last longer, easier to fix. So I just want a 2wd.

[@xyz-md2mv]

Subaru AWD is flawless. Never had any issue in my 30 years of experience. Extremely reliable system, even if under heavy winter load in my case.

[@honeyflo88]

the last thing youll need to worry about is AWD for Subaru they perfected it over 60 years

[@Jez4prez1]

yeah the driveline is really really solid in Subaru. Driveline and transmission (6 speed STI) both top notch. It's the engine (and usually specific years) that are less reliable, or susceptible to bad treatment. But even the EJ20 / 2 litre is very reliable. End of the day Subaru are still usually in top 10 for reliability rankings.

[@JessicaHess-s2c]

how could I have gotten free bloch replacement on my 2011 Forester? was preowned paid off. Now heard rod knocks at 45mph- within couple minutes, stopped accelerating. All lights turned back off that were on dash after car was pushed in neutral- then only red oil lamp symbol stayed

[@patrickkerner1471]

Just had my 2010 Subaru Impreza EJ25 blow a head gasket at 138,000 miles. Never buying a Subaru Again. Had 3 in past but seeing how they don't take responsability for inferior parts tells me it's time to part ways. I've maintained it meticulously but knew this was coming based on youtube.

[@charlessommers7218]

Good show 👍

[@gary_beniford]

I have a 13' legacy 4cyl(149k). It does have a temp gauge. It has been burning oil the past 30k miles. A half-quart every 1500-2000 miles. I need a new catalytic converter, and I have some tiny rust on the roof I want to get addressed. It's a nice car. Hasn't left me stranded like my bmw used to.

[@c0mplex564]

yo look at the cute cat in the background at 1:05! Scotty's got an assistant!

[@Mercurefamilyvlogs]

Goodbye

[@vicant2961]

Had a 2003 outback 380 000km and completely dry engine

[@henrystowe6217]

I had a 10 Legacy. I hated the car. It had about 160k when i sold it in 16. I had to put 1800 in the trans for a valve body. The suspension was always making noise. I had to replace the alternator. I upgrafed the sway bars to 26mm units to improve rebound and recovery. The handing on these cars was borderline dangerous. I do not recommend these cars despite having no engine trouble.

[@brianknight3750]

Subarus must have thier oil changed every 3000 miles. They are very sensitive to oil. I had one blow up at 5000 miles between oil change itbwas my fault I got busy and forgot and when I remembered I couldn't get it in to get it chang÷ then while passing i/ through a rod 4000.00 dollars later I change the oil every 3000 mile like clock work.

[@lamper2]

I have a 2012 Forester with 83,000 miles. one bad strut-had to of course buy two was the biggest expense. Why can't they make a screen to prevent leaves from getting inside the engine compartment? It's the only thing i know how to fix however.

[@MarioGarcia-wr4qs]

Scotty, I love your videos but I have to tell you there’s Subaru out there with 200 up to 349,000 miles is the highest marked Subu vehicle it’s all about maintenance oil change into and preventive maintenance. Honda had many recalls many problems, so has Toyota.

[@universegalaxyuniversegalaxy]

Always buy Honda or Toyota then.

[@drsingingeagle]

I listened! In fact, I ain't buying _any_ new cars!

[@CHixon]

The problem is that manufacturers aren't following SAE standards. No one does anymore because manufacturers are global now and cannot follow SAE standards. SAE does not dictate standards anymore, they have no authority. Engineers have no interest in meeting now that the internet is around.

[@toddcathyfranklin4189]

Grandsons subaru leaked so much oil it was well oil sprayed the body was perfect when he sold it to a mechanic who put another motor in it

[@presidentcovfefe]

Same with my cousins Subarus. They’re junk

[@jaa4742]

2014 Forester was crap. Subaru did not stand behind that one. CVT was crap. Head gasket crap. Burned oil like crazy.

[@Walawaliguili97]

I have a 2018 I bought because I heard “avoid the earlier years of the SJ because CVT failures and Oil Consumption.” I figured, well I’ll just go to the last year. Only have 50k miles but the only issue I’ve had was a loose rattling heat shield over the exhaust manifold which is almost an inevitability of 2.5i Subarus. Oil consumption is fine, same as when it was new, and the CVT has been no issue.

[@joenaps104]

​@Walawaliguihavli97 have 2018 as well no issues so far