Does a Subaru have two head gaskets?

Does a Subaru have two head gaskets?

Subaru had been using a multi layer steel head gasket (MLS head gasket) in the past, and when these engines were introduced into these models mentioned above, they switched the actual head gasket to one that is a single layer gasket with a graphite coating.

How do you check a Subaru head gasket?

7 Possible Signs of a Bad Head Gasket

1. Milky Engine Oil.
2. Overheating Engine.
3. Bubbles in the Radiator.
4. White Exhaust Smoke.
5. Blue Exhaust Smoke.
6. Cylinder Misfire.
7. Low Coolant. If the coolant in your vehicle is lower than it should be, a head gasket may be the culprit.

How do I locate a head gasket?

How to Tell If You Have a Blown Head Gasket

1. External leaks of coolant from under the exhaust gasket.
2. Overheating under the hood.
3. Smoke blowing from the exhaust with a white-ish tint.
4. Depleted coolant levels with no trace of leakage.
5. Bubble formations in the radiator and overflow compartment.
6. Milky discoloration of the oil.

Can you still drive a car with a blown head gasket?

Is it safe to drive with a blown head gasket? No, the sooner you get it fixed, the better. Aside from the damage it will do to your engine, driving with a blown head gasket can be dangerous.

Are there any Subaru models with head gasket problems?

The wide range of Subaru head gasket problems means that numerous models have engine issues. Subaru head gasket problems have occured in the Forester, Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Baja in 2005. Subaru head gasket problems are prevalent in 2006 in every model except for the Baja.

What are the models that have head gasket problems?

The breakdown of the affected models are the Subaru Forester from 1999-2010, Impreza from 1999 to 2011, Outback from 2000-2011, Legacy from 2000-2009, and Baja from 2003-2005. The wide range of Subaru head gasket problems means that numerous models have engine issues.

What kind of head gasket do you use in Subaru Forester?

We use the 11044AA642 Subaru Turbo headgasket (.56MM) it is an MLS but good quality OEM Fuji gasket. A little thinner but will be okay. Always machine the heads and go through the valve train, common for the valve guides to move. Had the head gasket replaced on my 2011 Forester last summer.

Can a headgasket be replaced without removing the engine?

The engine is a lot easier to work on if it’s on an engine stand but it can be done without removing the engine. First off, the head bolts will not come out if done this way. They must be left in the cylinder head and make sure not to mix up the center two bolts, they are different and will not fit the outer cylinder head bolt holes.