RE: Subaru Head Gaskets, Yes, Another Head Gasket Video... Already!

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@villadelrefugio 3 жыл бұрын

When are we gonna get "Scotty Kilmer vs. Mr. Subaru" ??? I'd like to hear that conversation

@ihatesocialnetworkin 3 жыл бұрын

????

@bryanjohnson3666 3 жыл бұрын

I can see scotties hands flying right now lol

@ERoserie 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty would lose his voice. My money = Mr. S.

@leadvendor 3 жыл бұрын

@@ERoserie .. last time I looked at Scotty he was + on the boxer

@ERoserie 3 жыл бұрын

@@leadvendor He has joined us on the darkside.

@soopermarkus 3 жыл бұрын

Choosing an inappropriate head gasket for a poorly modified EJ engine running loads of boost and a poor tune will give you head gasket failures. The modding community creates an echo chamber online because the poorly modded car owners are griping. The correctly modded, stock and problem free car owners never seek online help so the overall perception online is negative.

@baileyhatfield4273 3 жыл бұрын

It's the same with any cars. If you go to a lets say LX chassis Dodge chargers challengers magnums ect, you're gonna hear about front end issues...for years. Which...is warranted, BUT its old FCA/Fiat/Dodge crap. I own one, i know. Then if you go to Hemi specific sites, its all CAM LIFTER CAM LIFTER, or VALVE SEAT DROP. Which again, yeah it happens. i don't think valve seats drop unles you overheat the crap out of them. Cam and lifters? Maybe some problems in the 09/later head engines with design? Too much power? VVT? MDS? Basically, if you look for problems, you're gonna find them. People as you say, boosting some car with no supporting mods or boosting the hell out of it with no real help, yeah problems gonna happen.

@Yasha328 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 196k mile, heavily modified 05 obxt. Original unopened engine, never seen a headgasket failure. I agree with exactly what your saying. Turbo subarus blow headgaskets because of too much timing and too much boost, aka too much cylinder pressure.

@Kacpa2 3 жыл бұрын

Its like this with any car, people mod them like idiots while not researching things enough and getting overly excited if they can cram out more power out of them and if engine is just not misticly overengineered like 2JZ which can can be blown and was blown alot of times too like any other engine, then they complain and whine online. With 2JZ its weird because opposite effect to Subaru's is going on there, people tout like its indestructible even tho people ruined hundreds of engines with boosting them to oblivion, yet they keep saying like its 2nd coming of Christ among japanese engines. Its just silly. Truth is always somewhere in the middle as with most things.

@cheeto4240 Жыл бұрын

exactly, "survivorship bias"

@gdog9590 3 жыл бұрын

This is his best video yet, just because he's like, "here we go again" This dude is great

@brianf8621 7 ай бұрын

My neighbor is rebuilding a 2.5 EJ. I told him to use your channel for reference. Great information.

@kevinm5177 3 жыл бұрын

Subaru has been really good to me and my family. Subaru of America picked up 100% of the cost of my condenser replacement on my 2017 Forester and extended the life of the replacement policy to ten years going forward. Pretty good service I think.

@MrSubaru1387 3 жыл бұрын

SOA is really trying to keep customers satisfied.

@robb7733 5 ай бұрын

I have a 2018 Forester and LOVE it. Rides better than then CRV and Rav4. Super quiet and comfortable ride.

@fourhill 3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree that Subaru stands behind it's customers better than any other car company. I had an 09 Impreza 2.5i Premium, The head gasket failed at 59k miles and 7 years, out of warranty, and that caused an oil issue so the engine threw a rod. I politely contacted Subaru USA and told them I expected better even though the car was out of warranty, they agreed and sent a new engine and all I paid for was installation labor, about $2k. That was the only issue I ever had with the car, every other thing worked perfectly for the 11 years I had it. We I sold it, I had friends and acquaintances start a bidding war to by it. Because of the great support Subaru gave me I did not hesitate to buy a 2021 Crosstrek Limited (I waited for the 2.5 engine because the 2.0 just didn't have enough power)

@tariqbacchus 3 жыл бұрын

So glad I found your channel you are by far the most technically adept Subaru mechanic I've seen. Looking forward to checking out the rest of your content.

@JG-dj9tj 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a long time Subaru owner. I enjoy your channel and appreciate your expertise.

@kaigunfan 3 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say that I appreciate you taking the time to make these videos. We have had Subaru's for 17 years (Started with an 88 GL with a locking diff, and now we have an 06 Outback!). Keep going and know that you are doing good work sir!

@barkyharrington 3 жыл бұрын

Snaps fingers: Universe instantly educated.

@donaldgeorge6656 3 жыл бұрын

You are very honest and reassuring. I have a lot of confidence in Subaru. I am completely satisfied with my Surbaru 17 legacy

@MrSpecialblend10 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your videos, they are full of good info and very informative. I appreciate you taking the time to film and put out this content. Especially for it being free. It's helped me big time with my rebuilding my ej20.

@richardalexander8264 2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Subaru has just convinced me to change the coolant in my wife's 2015 Outback with 85,000 on the clock. Thank you sir. She loves that car and she's 77 years old.

@dadeftones7 Жыл бұрын

Make sure you put Subaru conditioner in there as well

@bassnrat1812 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU FOR THE UPDATE! I for one appreciate your content. Keep up the good work and ignore the toe heads!

@zefolantar 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! 👍👍 Proof once again that people who don’t know what they’re talking about should watch and learn instead of trolling on Social Media! As a very happy 2015 Forester XT owner with NO HEAD GASKET ISSUES.....I applaud your honesty and great work! 👏👏👏

@-WoodyVT- 3 жыл бұрын

I've had three subaru's now, and never a head gasket issue in 500k miles worth of subaru driving. Not even a belt issue. People in America are under the perception that maintaining their vehicles is optional. Take care of the damn thing and it will take care of you. And if all fails, subaru is usually pretty good about owning up to things. On a side note, I did have a bad experience with oil consumption on a 2012 impreza and after the dealer botched the recall on it. I Traded up the to crosstrek in my Pic. 11k miles and not a single issue. Love it.

@MrGomjabber 3 жыл бұрын

The knowledge you provide is great. My 2011 Outback, 106k miles. I will probably lose a headgasket someday but I have been a bit of a freak doing oil changes well before 5k, and getting my coolant changed. Still going strong. It's been a fantastic car overall so if it goes, it goes. It's good to hear the headgasket thing is done as I would like to get another after this one.

@buttsexandbananapeels 3 жыл бұрын

I’m planning a custom build using a Subaru motor. These videos have been a master class on what to look for and how to fix and upgrade the “right” motor when I find it. A few hours of knowledge has already saved me thousands by preventing my purchase of a couple motors beyond reasonable repair. And I have to trust a man that has the same coffee cup I do: Costco rules!

@bradpool127 3 жыл бұрын

I thought the last video was very informative and I gotta give it to ya the way you strenuously go to the max to give the best information and as accurate as can be. Cudos to you man.

@teh60 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of times I've seen improper torque of the head bolts that caused head gasket failures. Also, I've seen Subaru pay for a lot of things that were past the warranty period. I think you covered the head gasket issue pretty well.

@DaddyBear1971 3 жыл бұрын

I love my 2020 Subaru Forester. It’s wonderful. Better than the RAV4 I used to have. The responses from the last video shows that you could/should make a few educational vids and rerun them every few months. Thanks for the info and your channel.

@RodBarkerdigitalmediablog 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your videos and for making the effort to explain head gasket issues for Subaru engines

@madlucio70 Жыл бұрын

Subaru cars have been great to me since 2002 when I got my first Outback LL Bean edition which made it all the way up to me moving to Montreal and living here for a time @2016! I then bought my trusty 2021 Crosstrek Outdoor which has been fantastic to me and I am now trading that in for my 2023 Limited Crosstrek PHEV. Honestly I could not be happier with these vehicles. Treat them well and they will treat you well! Love your videos!

@skidivr 3 жыл бұрын

When the rear wheel bearings went out on my 2015 forester Subaru was happy to give me replacements. I had already removed the bad ones and was at the dealership trying to buy new ones. The Manager saw me and took care of the issue. He said they would have done the labor but I was happy with the free parts.

@Jurnymn 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video. We looked at a 2020 Outback Touring XT Saturday with 25k miles. My wife wants it, it will be her car. She went with her friend and her husband to a birthday party tonight and the first thing he said when they picked her up was, have you signed the papers yet. Then he started about the head gasket thing. Said watch KZfaq, which I did and saw your video. We really like the car. Glad in your opinion it isn't a problem any longer. It has the 2.4L turbo. My wife is a frugal driver, a little Filipina that doesn't drive like me, thank goodness. I think we will go ahead and buy it. I'm very big on maintenance and taking care of all the vehicles we have. New Sub. 👍🏻

@newamsterdanm 2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Subaru great info man, very knowledgeable 💯🇯🇵🔰

@soopermarkus 3 жыл бұрын

Great job with the clarification by the way. Perhaps if you revisit the FA oil consumption issue you could shine a light on oil leaks with that platform?

@michealrobinson 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I was not a big fan of Subaru until I started watching your channel. Did I hate them, no. They've always been a good car brand. The problem is people just don't seem to understand them and often confuse them to be something else

@charger19691 3 жыл бұрын

Ya know, there’s a problem with some Subaru owners redlining their engines driving around like they are in a “Fast and the Fabulous” movie and blowing engines from neglect and abuse. Then the very same owners complain that their Subarus are “Junk”. Give me a break. Don’t blame the car.

@jessewoodward5056 3 жыл бұрын

What if u look after ur subby and red line it every so often

@charger19691 3 жыл бұрын

@@ianholmquist8492 , engines make power and torque to a certain point, then horsepower and torque start to drop off. No one is getting any gains after the engine is done making its useful numbers.

@charger19691 3 жыл бұрын

@@ianholmquist8492, Redline means “DON’T REV ME AND TRY TO HOLD ME AT THIS RPM. YOU WILL DAMAGE OR DESTROY ME!” That’ what redline means. It means DANGER. It’s your engine bro, do what you gotta do, but at least change your oil regularly and at keep it out of the red zone on the tachometer. That’s my advice to you. ✌️

@randynelson2265 3 жыл бұрын

This is what I have been looking for. I have been looking for anyone with nothing to gain or lose say outright that there is no head gasket issue with the modern Subaru engine.

@josephdubiel7129 3 ай бұрын

Have owned a Subaru Forester for 24 years. Did put in Fel-Pro Perma torque gaskets over six years ago. No issues. Going strong.

@SuperMonkeyFling 25 күн бұрын

Same on an 11 Outback, 3 years now no problem. I used the Felpro MLS "permatorque"

@brycew307 3 жыл бұрын

There we go, thanks for speaking up.

@muasboi 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff! Very informative 👍

@Vlogsoup 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought my first Subaru 2 days ago. I got a 2011 Forester with 110,000 miles. I’m stoked to have him and I hope he has a long life. I will stay on top of checking his oil :)

@determineddad7935 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome man. I also have one. Keep checking the oil. Maintenance is key and quality Japanese parts will keep it going!

@Vlogsoup 3 жыл бұрын

@breakfast meat Mine does not have a CVT it has the four-speed transmission

@Vlogsoup 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMechanicj It is not a turbo

@determineddad7935 3 жыл бұрын

@breakfast meat it's 4eat tyranny.

@aknsd2009 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you thank you for giving the model years those engines were used in the Subaru.

@danielvanhaften5779 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your videos, and all the information you've given. I'm purchasing a 2011 Subaru Outback, but for a while I was scared that I'd made a bad decision because of all the scare tactics people post online about the horrible Subaru head gasket issues. Indeed, I owned a Subaru yeas ago and I loved the car....but it leaked everything in it, and eventually self-destructed. But you know why? Because I didn't really take very good care of it, didn't know much about it, and so it gave up the ghost. Even so, I lived in Michigan at the time, and that car would go anywhere, anytime no matter what the weather was like.

@isaacodegard740 Жыл бұрын

My 08 Impreza RS is happier after watching these videos! It’s got new MLS gaskets as of last week with 200k km on it.

@LooseCarsSeeYa 3 жыл бұрын

Solid Video! Thanks for clearing up all the EJ and FA variance. As a ignorant kid I beat up an ej18 for 5 years then a phase 1 ej22 for 5 more year. Both never blew.

@MrSubaru1387 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta work hard to hurt an EJ18/EJ22. Lol

@KALI1080 3 жыл бұрын

Just turned over 275000km on my 99 EJ25D. Replaced head gaskets around 240K. Plan on running it past 300K for sure. Awesome winter beater.

@baileyhatfield4273 3 жыл бұрын

Living up here in Canadian winters...i've never even driven a darn subaru. I'd love to try one out in the snow and ice and slick weather and see how it does. I got a RWD Hemi Charger (2006, nothing classic and nice) and its for sure OK in the snow, with some bags of salt and good tires, but man, AWD sounds like a good time. Hard to find anything not rotton to crap up here so...limited in what you can buy.

@jturquette Жыл бұрын

I see this video has some age on it. Your videos quelled my concerns about buying a Subaru. I am now the owner of a 2022 forester. Thank you for putting your knowledge out there. It is very much appreciated.

@SpeedyManCharles 3 жыл бұрын

Wish I found this channel sooner tbh. I have an 09 Impress OBS. Best car I've owned. Yes I've had the head gaskets replaced once.

@2.0bugeye 2 жыл бұрын

Good job on that video dude thank u so much for explaining that to everyone

@gjg5789 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a newbie to this so thank you for all the great info. I'm saving my pennies to get an STI to daily and I need all the info I can get.

@bigdaddymak1439 3 жыл бұрын

I believe Subaru OEM head gaskets are made by Victor Reinz. I understand why you use them exclusively. But Six Star and Felpro MLS head gaskets usually fail because of poor prep like you talked about in your previous video. I just know several shops that have no issues because the send the heads out and don't gouge the aluminum block. Great info as always.

@karlaudi9104 3 жыл бұрын

I've been a VW / Audi guy since the the late air-cooled 70s. The late Gene Berg of Gene Berg Enterprises was the lone voice of engineering and mechanical competence in an Aftermarket driven DIY world of automotive service and repair myths and "VW's are crap, so how cheaply can I hot rod one?" expertise. Mr. Subaru's commentary is a trip down memory lane. He should become a professor at the type of College Automotive Mechanic Training program I graduated from.

@Grooove_e 3 жыл бұрын

I've said this many times on this channel, but I have a '03 Bugeye WRX Sedan with the original EJ205 engine, turbocharger and transmission and it has never needed headgaskets after 160k miles. Just take care of the car and don't boost the stock block to high hell and you'll be just fine

@ekimo56 3 жыл бұрын

define "high hell"... asking for a friend...

@Grooove_e 3 жыл бұрын

@@ekimo56 I'd say anything over 18psi will cause significant increased wear on the rod bearings and stock head studs

@ianferguson5587 2 жыл бұрын

Your first video was not misleading. I completely understood what you were communicating. I actually searched out your video because I value your professional opinion. I still have a failed head gasket on my 2014 Outback. I left details on the other video, but please confirm if the replacement head gasket 10105AB580 is the same as 11044AA633? Both have a coating. If they are the same then I will use the MLS Turbo gasket as a replacement fix.

@ernestocastro66 3 жыл бұрын

I love my son’s Subaru SVX., I like how you explained on another video too, about Maintenance and checking your Vehicle!! Thank you again, great video.

@MrSubaru1387 3 жыл бұрын

I need to get cracking on mine, before there's no parts left for them. 😬😬😬 Already getting super scarce.

@ernestocastro66 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrSubaru1387 tell me about!! Took us three months to find a radiator. We would to see you working on your SVX! I found the OEM head gasket on eBay.

@lowlifeangler 3 жыл бұрын

The non boxer engine, the fluid is burned off on the hot surface of the engine block. "You smell that? , I smell antifreeze...yeah it's the Honda Accord in front of us."

@jujijo16 Жыл бұрын

Great honest opinion

@jamesbruno5896 3 жыл бұрын

I thought the first video was fine but thanks for clarifying! LOL

@przemyslawnowak2809 3 жыл бұрын

Great informative video like allways, i guess i will take my spare head gaskets out from my glovebox... .)

@jetjaguarXP 3 жыл бұрын

Ranting is ok when it's your channel. LOL

@ikariku 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert.

@freakout1861 3 жыл бұрын

Well said Mr. I have some felpro headgaskets if you want to add them to the pile, only a year old and the coating was already starting to come off.

@robertcochran7103 Жыл бұрын

We have a 2019 Forester Touring and we both agree that it is the best car we have ever had.

@ryanbrandford3780 2 жыл бұрын

Good day Mr. Subaru. I watch a lot of your videos and I must say that I'm pleased each time as your videos give me more confidence in my 2015 Impreza. Thank you, good job. I have one question. My Impreza does have the OEM MLS head gasket, however I am seeing oil in the coolant system; a creamy buttery substance in my radiator cap and in my coolant reservoir bottle. Could you tell what may be cause this problem? please.

@newamsterdanm 2 жыл бұрын

the info that i need to make the decision about my new ride Crosstrek 2.0 L 🕹

@lp2565 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you put this one out. Was worried about my wife's 2018 Outback.

@fastinradfordable 3 жыл бұрын

U are worrying about a brand new car? Worry about real things.

@joseeduardo4327 3 жыл бұрын

Great content dude as always . People with turbo EJs think it’s a prob smh

@bigdaddymak1439 3 жыл бұрын

It's like guys with turbo EJs are jonesing to do head gaskets. It's very strange

@sirspinalotgti 5 ай бұрын

Quarter million miles; and our 2014 Xv Crostrek has just now requested a head gasket update lol. People trippin on Subie reliability... they only hear what they want to hear, and consequently believe only what they want to believe. Well done, and WELL SAID, Mr Subaru!

@terrellsmith3050 3 жыл бұрын

My son owns a 2018 WRX-STI with a EJ 257 turbo engine. It has 45,000 miles and it has a blown head gasket. Compression entering the cooling system, blowing bubbles and pushing coolant out the overflow tank. We removed the engine and pulled the head on Rt. Side-#2&4 cil. It has the modern MLS head gaskets. At the bottom under the fire ring you can see black soot from compression entering the cooling system. My opinion, with a MLS gasket there are too many layers to seal with high boost pressures from a turbo engine. These head gaskets do fail, you might not be hearing about them. That’s why I am sending this comment.

@Gravel-79 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@user-uy7lh4kp2y 2 жыл бұрын

great video. thx! i'm happy owner tribeca 2005. no head gasket problem. h6 great engine, but oil leaks is the problem. very much sealant.

@Slowfoztx 3 жыл бұрын

This was significantly more sincere than the david dobrik apology video

@GeorgeJFW 3 жыл бұрын

I would love a breakdown of different engine lines myself

@MrSubaru1387 3 жыл бұрын

Filmed this afternoon! 👍🏻

@empeamparo4501 3 жыл бұрын

Please explain in a video about different type of Subaru engines or transmissions. How about the 2019-2021 Subaru Ascent head gasket issues or transmissions issues . Please explain to convince me to buy the Subaru Ascent 2021 SUV . Please please talk more about the engines of the 2021 Forester or Ascent SUV, for not familiar with the types of Engines. What is the engine in 2021 Subaru Ascent ? Many thanks 🙏

@MrSubaru1387 3 жыл бұрын

What head gasket issue?? The Ascent doesn't have head gasket issues.

@MrSubaru1387 3 жыл бұрын

It's an FA24.

@michaelweatherhead9470 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@dogismyco-pirate 3 жыл бұрын

Good on ya! Thanks

@denisdevillaire401 3 жыл бұрын

HI !!! big tanks for your comments . we have 5 subaru on our familly. and all of them run verry good witch no problem. Dont worry witch the bad commentary. my car is the outback 3.6 2016 140.000 kl. I do all maintenane my sell. At 105,000 kl I change, cvt oil, spark plug, belt, all diff oil and cooling fluid. I love my 3.6. your videos help us for the maintenance. yanks you.

@yal100 Жыл бұрын

On our second Subaru after our 2.5EJ blew its aftermarket timing belt one week before we were going to have it done. The headgasket was failing. All of that damage was partially our fault, none OEM belt kit and the coolant hadnt been changed in years also, like ever. It was a good learning experience for our new FB25. Already had the coolant changed at 60k 🙂 with 5k oil changes and its a chain now woohoo!

@PondHunters 3 жыл бұрын

Just Bought a 00 Outback Limited Got the regular Issues but I love the engine 🚂

@The93DarkShadow 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the two last videos, it’s really hard to fight internet misconceptions. The only question I have left is if you use the razor blade or the 3M white disk to clean the engine block or if you send the block to the machining shop. Cheers!

@MrSubaru1387 3 жыл бұрын

I just let the machine shop handle them now. No need to fuss with them. Lol

@boosti_alex1428 3 жыл бұрын

4:19 kills me 🤣 fun video indeed

@high-techredneck2300 3 жыл бұрын

I think people mention the coolant thing because they get confused. They hear about the large waterjacket area allowing the cylinder walls to vibrate and overtime breaking the seal of the gasket but they interpret that as a issue with the coolant itself.

@ejmagras 3 жыл бұрын

Great Job guy. Are you ready to pull your hair yet? LOL

@johnkochan4819 Жыл бұрын

Interesting to find this old video of yours. Our 2013 Outback blew the head gasket. It took me a while to convince the dealer that we did indeed have an overheating problem that ended when I took the service manager for a ride down the highway until the temp light came on. Upon tear down, they found bad head gasket. Granted that was at 97K Miles. They fixed it under the warranty and we had 132K on the car when we traded it in for an Ascent.

@yourghostisagift Жыл бұрын

My 97 OB had fel pro installed at 163k, I’m at 248k now with major oil leaking but I think from valve covers. Gonna either rebuild the engine or buy another gen1 without rust and rebuild that

@CarlosMartinez-dt3xh Жыл бұрын

I have 2008 outback 200000 miles and I had those problem since my suspension and body and interior is good I swap for JDM 2.5 and I m I did. I spent $3000. engine and labor. Feel like 👍 new this JAPANESE DOMESTIC MOTORS are in between 60 and 40 thousand miles.

@wyomikey65 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah,.... you are repeating yourself but i get it.....new viewers ;-) . I do use the Felpro PermaTorque gaskets and have not had any issues,....again...i think head prep, like you noted in the last video is a main culprit..... taking your time using proper head torque and sequence is a must. Oh....and yes another great video.

@619guy202 3 жыл бұрын

Tell me what other autoparts store sells a different brand other than Felpro

@wyomikey65 3 жыл бұрын

@@619guy202 they definitely don't sell OEM thats for sure. I actually get my gaskets on Ebay. Mr. Subaru is all about OEM and im sure gets a good discount through the stealerships.

@sneakyfoz3692 3 жыл бұрын

There are people on this earth that think that it is flat, doesn’t matter how much evidence there is to disprove it, it’s flat to them, I get the feeling some people have the same warped beliefs in relation to Subaru head gasket failure.

@Techcensorshipbot 2 жыл бұрын

I'm soon to be the owner of a 22 GR86. It appears Subaru engines are pretty reliable as long as you keep maintenance done. I will always keep an eye on my oil though, because I've had a mazda 3 2.0L engine run itself dry before.. I'll never make that mistake again. Always check it every week.. change a couple K miles before recommended.

@cjswag 3 жыл бұрын

I’m on my 7th Subaru, and have been driving them since 1986. Every one, except one in which I got T-boned by a guy blowing a stop sign and pushed head-on into an oncoming city bus, has served me to well over 200k miles. And the one exception was cut short at only 90k miles through no fault of Subaru. They’re great cars, and nothing I’ve driven has been any better in the snow.

@Kacpa2 3 жыл бұрын

It did it's job, and saved your life, sacrificing itself. So you get to drive another Subaru another day!

@petersinclair8614 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2014 BRZ in Australia it has never had a head gasket problem but had a couple of other problems they were fixed under the extended warranty the Subaru dealer gave me as an extra when i purchased the vehicle the extended warranty has been great they fixed every problem with no cost to me and loaded me a vehicle to drive during repairs .

@subarutime5089 2 жыл бұрын

I would watch 10 videos on head gaskets lol

@tommybally03 2 жыл бұрын

Hi new subscriber here. Never owned a Subaru but interested in get a “fixer upper” for a new 16 years old. The Subaru cars in the mid 2000s with the “H6” engine w/ blown head gaskets are very cheap (few hundred bucks ) here in Colorado. My question is, what is the best head gasket to install and if it has over 200,000 miles what else should be replaced while I’m in there? thank you for your high-quality videos and advice I really appreciate your time.

@juliansdiamonds Жыл бұрын

Great video. I understand you.

@stephenedwards5567 Жыл бұрын

Love your channel - how bout some ej22 vids?

@acdcpsp3572 3 жыл бұрын

Would like to know more about the oil consumption issues in modern Subarus. I had a 16 Legacy that I traded in with 80k miles on a 21 Forester sport. I also had no oil consumption issues with my legacy.

@rosscridland4184 3 жыл бұрын

Great video man. Thanks for taking the time to do it. I have a 2004 H6 " EZ30R ". Have you done a video addressing head gasket replacement on these motors. I'm here in Australia by the way and please keep up the good work.

@MrSubaru1387 3 жыл бұрын

The H6 engines don't fail head gaskets like the n/a 2.5 EJ does. Haven't made a vid on it yet, but it's on the to-do list.

@rosscridland4184 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrSubaru1387 looking forward to it. Thank you for the feedback.

@jalexknox1 Жыл бұрын

I also have a H6 EZ30 in my 2006 Outback 3.0L with a likely head gasket leak. Mechanic said they've never seen it happen to an H6. Trying to sort out my options aside from replacing the gasket...

@rosscridland4184 Жыл бұрын

@@jalexknox1 my understanding of that problem is that it can occur following an incorrectly carried out coolant change. Also the thermostat location and design may have an impact. Read of some mods recently like drilling a couple of holes in thermostats to release trapped air bubbles which can delay the thermostat from opening fully. Another theory is cylinder flex which can lead to gasket failure. My car was not maintained properly which I think lead to the failure. Waiting a few months for cooler weather then I intend to pull the motor out and do head gaskets, thermostat, timing chain, drive belt / idler pulley etc etc. Happy to give some feedback on what I find and the work done afterwards. Cheers. Ross.

@erikandrewsund Жыл бұрын

My phase 2 ej22 with 232k is perfect! I change my oil early and often. Oil is cheaper than engines.. Lol .. I bought my 01 OBS with 141k on it ... I've had 90k trouble free miles. I do all my own maintenance. Coolant, power steering and brake flushes... Best cat I've ever had. If you properly maintain your vehicle, you will have less problems and prolong the life of your car. And it saves you money in the long run.

@Duckariffic 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT vids! -thanks!!! -Is there a full gasket set that has the MLS head gaskets?? I'm refreshing a 99 EJ25 DOHC

@JohnDoe-iu3mj 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve owned 3 Subaru’s and the only one that blew up had a intake and ots tune from Cobb besides that I’ve never had a problem

@anthonymowbray7285 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video thanks! One question please: If I replace the original coated head-gaskets on my 2009 (MY10) NA 2.5 Subaru Outback engine with the Turbo MLS variety, is head machining (over and above the normal resurfacing) necessary to compensate for the thicker turbo gaskets and any associated compression drop ?

@darkwingdork6195 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video as always! Could you maybe list the correct replacement turbo head gasket part numbers in a future video please? 🙂

@MrSubaru1387 3 жыл бұрын

I covered that in another video, but, depends on which engine you have. For the EJ251/EJ253, 11044AA642 should be correct.

@PaulEberle Ай бұрын

Interesting to note: my 2013 Legacy 2.5i Premium just experienced a head gasket failure at 106,000 miles (April 2024). Engine is indicated as H-4 and I've had it serviced at the same Subaru dealership in Parsippany, New Jersey from day 1. Oh, and coolant replaced at 59K miles. Just letting folks know it can happen on later model Subarus - although 2013 isn't exactly a later model. Service department at the dealership gave "ballpark" repair figure of $5,600 provided the cylinders "don't need to be resurfaced". I'm looking at other options and have found a reputable machine shop in the area but still searching for a mechanic to do the repair and install.

@luigitorchia8866 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your great videos. Can you pleas tell me what tools that I will need for futre repairs and maintance for my 2020 Crosstrek. Thanks.

@Thelivewire64 2 жыл бұрын

So far I have 270,000 + Km on my 2005 Outback. Maybe I'm lucky? I replaced the crossover tube seals about 20,000 Km ago. No leaking oil or coolant. EJ 25 pulls as well as it ever did. I'm happy as a pig in mud with my Ol Girl and she's been in some pretty muddy places. Northern Territory Australia and outback Queensland, hell I have literally driven it half way around Australia; Melbourne, Adelaide, Darwin via Ularu and outback tourist places, then down through Mt Isa and outback Queensland to Newcastle and finally through Sydney back to my home 200Km east of Melbourne. That's about 10,000 Km (6,000 miles). Including a lot of places ordinary vehicles will not go. The traction control is fantastic. I've been given the most disgusted looks from Patrol, Landcruiser and other 4WDers who seem to think you need a $100,00 set up to leave bitumen. I'm from a generation where you learned to drive 2 wheel drive cars everywhere. If you got stuck, you got yourself out! Everyone I know swear by their Subarus and keep going back for more! Like your man says. Nothing beats regular maintenance, we called that PREVENTATIVE maintenance in the Airforce.

@JamesCapoldo 11 ай бұрын

I've had Subies since 71, off and on with no problems. Right now my family has 4 subies covering 3 generations, and my grandson doesn;t even check his oil.

@Hihopeyouhaveawonderfulday 3 жыл бұрын

But Scotty says otherwise😂

@capeheartriz 3 жыл бұрын

2008 forester, garage kept, followed the maintenance manual to a tee. Replaced coolant and oil changes as recommended. leaking head gasket, 90,000 miles. so it wasn't poor maintenance on my part.Maybe the service department didn't add that subaru stop leak stuff. That I don't know. Going to give that a try.