Are there any problems with the Subaru head gasket?
Namely that in the 90s many Subarus had head gasket problems this continued into the 2000, and my question is, since this is now 2016 have all the Subaru models corrected any head gasket problems? Primarily it seems that the engine with the greatest number of blown head gasket was the 2.5 L engine.
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.
Why does my Subaru Forester have a milky white exhaust?
My buddy John called me the other day and said his Subaru Forester had white exhaust coming from the tailpipe (a classic symptom of a failing head gasket ). We ran the car over to the garage, let it cool down, pulled the dipstick and sure enough, the oil was a milky white color. He had head gasket issues.
Is the 2.5 liter engine leaking head gaskets?
The 2.5 liter 4-Cylinder engines are notorious for leaking head gaskets. Problems plagued every model for nearly a decade starting in the late 1990s. Have you noticed your temp gauge running a little hotter than usual? Did you catch your mechanic hiding a smile when you pulled up for service?
When does a Subaru boxer engine start to have problems?
Consumer Reports says the older Subaru models using this engine will typically start to have head gasket issues around 90,000 to 150,000 miles. The reason the Boxer engine seems to be more prone to have this problem is because of the engine design.
What kind of gasket does a Subaru EJ25 have?
Head gasket problems affect Subaru’s EJ25 engines. This 2.5-liter powerplant has several configurations and received many updates during its production run. They initially had faulty composite style gaskets. The manufacturer attempted to correct the issue in 1999 with an updated multilayered metal shim gasket.