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12 years of driving in the snow from Washington State to Minnesota in a Semi-Truck. my 1.00$ tip to people. If the conditions get to the point that you can not travel comfortably without sliding down the road at 45mph. The conditions are bad enough to stay home from work. And don't go to the store unless it's within 5 miles of where you live. If the temperature outside is below -20 degrees F. Stay inside and stay home from work. It is not worth you losing your car to conditions. And when it is to cold outside. it is not worth the permanent nerve damage you will get from frost bite. One of the times I went out in -27 degree with a 30 mile an hour wind to act as first response to a fatal accident in the snow. Within 10 minutes I got 1-3 degree frost bite and till this take have no feeling in my hands half way down.
We might need to realise that neither standard nor full DST will fully satisfy everyone, and a compromise must be made! Split the difference and leave it! A one time half hour of DST is doable and would be something that people will adjust to fairly quickly. A biannual hour difference has not been good for society nor technological advancement. 30 minutes leaves room for individuals to decide how to spend their days throughout the year.
The boxer diesel is the worst engine Subaru has ever made. My relative had 3 engines replaced under warranty so he dumped the car when the warranty expired. The body was also incredibly weak (Forester), if you drove the car on uneven ground so that one wheel was higher than others, the body warped so much that the drivers door didn't open or close properly. Wouldn't believe it but saw it with my own eyes.
Spoke with a certified Subaru only repair shop . Family owned business for 30 years recommended if your past the 100,000 mile recall which voids any free engines from Subaru . Then drain the oil and replace oil filter with Fram 5w30 non synthetic oil. Just straight petroleum oil. The oil scraper ring notoriously freezes and causes tons of oil to blow by into the catalytics . The factory 0w20 is too thin for high mileage 2.5 engines , so the 5w30 is thin enough to get into the rod and crank bearings but thick enough to not blow past the piston rings . I tried it and it works , 3000 miles later no oil loss 👍
Just want to make sure I understand this correctly; so if I buy a used Subaru with the 2.5 engine and it has 140,000 miles, there is nothing Subaru will do, not even replace the piston rings? I thought there was a class action lawsuit about this; am I mistaken?
You're one of the lucky ones. Our Subaru only has 69K and it just lost a piston. The dealer said it needs a new engine. It's 9k over warranty. We are joining the lawsuit.
The answer for the Subaru Forester, is DO NOT run 0W-20 oil in your 2.5L engine. If you look on the website, it lists 5W-30 as an alternate part number for their oil. They are required to run 0W-20 to meet CAFE standards, but all the turbo engined version come stock with 5W-30. I switched to 5W-30 after 5,000mi on my new Legacy. It has over 100,000mi, and it runs like a top, and burns almost no oil at all every 5,000mi between oil changes.
I have 2013 Outback with that exact problem. I complained and complained. The dealership lied and denied a problem since the manual justified the problem saying 1 quart of oil consumption per 1200 miles is normal. I even went to the dealer to pay the over prices oil change. The car takes 5.1 quarts. The dealer charged for 6. “Our system can only charge for full quarts.” LIARS! I then started bringing in an empty quart and told them to put the extra .9 quarts of oil into it. Subaru never admitted a problem but extended the warranty to 100,000 miles. The dealer continued to deny it. At 112,000 I had a complete failure. Towed it to dealer. They continued denying a problem but wanted to charge me $10,000 for a new engine. I called Subaru America and wrote the president. Nothing. The final excuse was I had 112,000 on it too far over 100,000. I towed it to specially Subaru shop. They ordered all the parts from an out of state dealer. My first and last Subaru. Worst customer support ever.
I have a 2016 outback with the 3.6r 145k miles no issues, just came back from the mechanic yesterday, all green. Only thing done is oil changes, tires, serpentine and spark plugs. Guess lucky too
I have a 6 cylinder boxer engine in 2018 outback. And it getting replaced after 80,000 miles 😂. Started using more then a quart of oil after 1,000 miles. I love the power the engine has.
Hope that didn’t sour your opinion on the outback. The EZ36 is a sweetheart of an engine. About the same HP as the turbo 4 in the forester/WRX of the same year range.
These early ones - 2013, 2014 had oil consumption issues and typically it was the manual 5speed models. Subaru of America takes care of their customers.
4 WRXs, all modified, as much as +50% horsepower. Treated them well, though. No oil leaks. No oil consumption. Even the clutches lasted. Very satisfied.
Thank you Scotty for being one of the true OGs out here knowing actually about cars and talking about Subis. I own 2 since 2018 and they are the best that could ever happened just regular oil changes and that’s pretty much it.
@@richsweeney1115 i agree with this however subis are def more well rounded and versatile plus they are slept on making them less expensive in a car market that is already through the roof
I am thinking of getting the 20205 subaru limited or maybe the wilderness. Limited has the 2.5 liter subaru boxer 4 cylinder engine. Do you think this engine is a safe choice? Would you recommend this vehicle overall and this engine. Should i wait until it becomes a used suv that's been road tested in in a couple of years. I really eant a EV? BUT CANNOT find the right one. The cybertruck and expensive is too bulky the rivian is too pricy and apparently not that reliable.. any advise is welcome as i am not rich and cant afford to mess this up. I am even trying to see if i can turn my tundra into an EV Because i have very large boys over 6'2" and growing..
We owned a Jeep Liberty that kept having problems with faulty window regulators, called Chrysler direct (very known issue) they told me they were at the mercy of the parts supplier and that the correct remedy was to replace the regulators with newly designed ones that also required replacing the window glass as well! I told them this will be my last Chrysler product I’ll ever have in my garage! I love my Toyotas, Subaru, and now Mazda.
Omg, we have a 2006 version hand me down of this and it had same issues. This is also Australia where is called a Renegade. Never again haha. Crazy how devalued the price is, they are worth $2500 AUD when other cars from same year/ milage are $10,000 AUD
I was at a subaru dealer and the salesman said Subarus last forever and have a lifetime powertrain warranty. Uh yeah then why did I need to spend $8,600 on engine and transmission and the engine still knocks like crazy and why was I there to trade it in after 160k?
There’s tons of issues with engine issues on outback’s which is the worst , but they all have issues and we’re taking the new ones. I worked at Subaru in finance office, I would look at all the service warranty claims in order to show my customers why they need extended warranty. The engines were and are issues.
You absolutely right Scotty The old adage the squeaky wheel gets the grease applies even more nowadays. Seems like consumers have to constantly be fighting something
I have a 2015 Subaru Forester XT - Turbo with just shy of 100,000 miles on it. It runs strong, smooth, and doesn't use any oil between oil changes. It's a fun car to drive and I have no regrets about buying the turbo engine model. I do wish it came with a 6-speed manual instead of the CVT, but overall, I love my Subi and would buy it again.
I had a 2006 Forester XT with 2,5 turbo engine for 14 years (no problems) and it was the most universal favorite car that we had. I only sold it because of the rust problems but it was used for everyday driving and in winter times even for ice track competitions. The only tune was the looks and exhaust. So yes you need a turbo and you need to go fast sometimes because life is too boring without turbos :D
If one has to replace a tire on a Subaru, just order one from Tire Rack and give them the tread depth of the other tire and they will trim it to the same depth so one only has to buy 1 tire!
Thin oil, low friction engines, and the inherent design of the boxer engines = oil consumption. This problem is more common in 2013-14 FB engines in Forester/Outback/Crosstrek/Impreza but it’s not totally fixed now. Manual transmission cars have it worse, too. Had a 2014 Crosstrek that guzzled oil, among other problems. First and last Subaru. Take Scotty’s advice and get a Toyota. I did.
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Scotty had no issues with my 2014 Subaru Forester bought used put on 40k and traded into Subaru dealer couple years later for same price. Traded in for a new one. Awesome in Western NY weather, good amount of room for family and camping and average 33.5mpg combined. Best value family hauler
First: Toyota owns Denso. Second: Do your oil changes timely, 6 months or 5000 miles. Third: One of the most reliable Subaru engines is the 3,6 liter 6 cylinder boxer engine (EZ36).
2011 forester started burning oil at 137k. Shop wanted to charge me$5,000 to fix the engine. I just did an oil change with slightly thicker oil and added some Lucas oil stabilizer. It was burning through 3 quarts a week, now after 8 weeks the oil is still full. Thanks Scotty for warning people. STAY AWAY FROM THE BOXER ENGINE!
22 years of owning Subaru, I agree with Scotty. Don't ever buy a turbo boxer or 6cyl boxer engine. The regular 4 cyl. boxer is fine as long as you change oil frequently. At least mine hits 160k miles no problem.
260,000 on my 2.5 L outback. 3 rd owner. I do my own oil changes with synthetic oil and K&N oil filters and it runs like brand new. I wish they used an in-line 4 instead of a boxer, but it’s a very reliable motor.
I have 2018 Subaru Legacy that just passed 80,000 miles. Change oil every 5,000 miles. Moved from Lakewood NJ to Delray Beach Florida, about 1200 miles. I did many trips between the 2, some straight thru and some with a layover. Not a problem with it.
Whatever Scottie. I have 2010 Outback 3.6 h6. Bought new with 15 miles on it. Has 376k miles on it right now ( last 250k ride share driving) Not one major engine problem and no leaks with the original 5AT transmission. Only recall has been the airbags. Subbies are the next best to Toyotas and pretty easy to work on minus spark plugs
Aw man my mom drives the 2014 Subaru Forester Touring with almost 40,000 miles. The oil has been changed every 5,000 miles. Last year, I changed the oil with Tribodyn 0W-20 synthetic oil with Purolator Boss oil filter. Tribodyn oil coats the inside the engine parts, so the engine stays lubricated everytime I start the engine. It's still running strong.
My 2018 Crosstrek with the 2.0 liter engine, had never burned oil. I have not had any issues with my vehicle. I have maintained my vehicle and changed the oil every 6 months, which for me happens to be approximately every 6 thousand miles.
Turbos can get great but if you don't have upgraded internals to take the punishment, they will eventually break under loads The 1st gen Tiguan had horrible troubles , I remember advising my parents to avoid all turbod suvs, get a v6 or non turbo engine ... saved them 😂 haven't heard good things about vw in general ( newer vw)
HEY SCOTTY LOVE YOUR CHANNEL.. I have a 2010 outback 3.6r and i love it,i drive hard and this is one of the best cars and engine i ever hammered down the road.278000 km
Our 2011 3.6R has over 170,000 miles on the clock. It still runs buttery smooth, doesn't burn oil, and hasn't had a single major issue since we've had it. I'm pretty sure that Scotty is just allergic to maintenance... it seems that any car that requires you to wrench on it more than once a decade is a failure in his eyes.
@@MrREAPERsz I'm not anticipating any problems at 100k either but of course there are no guarantees with anything in life but I have faith in this car, especially as my wife drives conservatively and I keep on top of maintenance.
Subaru master here, 3.6l motors suffer from oil consumption and headgasket external oil leaks. Pretty much the only problem. Every now and then the cam gears would throw codes. This motor in that car has no issues besides what i just stated for the 3.6l. Most problems, apart from oil consumption are from people not changing the oil. Subaru motors need oil and maintenance. If you neglect it, it will meglect you.
@@abs5040 yes as long as you change the oil. Otherwise you will be replacing the camshaft gears and the ECU. No way to program the correlation with the gears.
My 2014 forester has 100k miles now. No oil consumption, no issues so far. Just regular oil changes using 5w-30(I live in a tropical region) Am I lucky? Guess its just good maintenance
Anytime a dealer says, "Oh, that's normal for this engine.", put your guard up and do your research. My sister had an Audi 2.0T that burned a quart of oil every 500 miles from new and believed the dealer. Then she was notified by the dealer that she would get her engine rebuilt for free. When she told me how nice they were to do that, I replied that this was the result of a class action lawsuit. No dealership suddenly becomes that nice. After getting it fixed, she got a Toyota. 'Nuff said. I had one Subaru that within 60K miles from new, blew a headgasket, broke a timing belt (when things come in pairs, you should replace both of them when one breaks), had pulley brackets shatter, exhaust pipe liners break free and rattle, had water leaks from incoming rain, gaps in the plastic interior and assorted other problems. When climbing hills, I had to turn off the AC so that it would have enough power. That was my first and last Subaru. I traded it in for a Honda. I've owned about a dozen Honda's since then with no problems with any of them.
Yeah most shops I talked to said they mostly do crate engine swaps not rebuilds nowadays. Putting a crate engine in my 1990 suburban this month, hope it works out
I got a v7sti shortblock on a crate for my 1990 gt legacy. Brand new i think they are less then 2k. One of, if not the best ej20 ever made, the version 7.
Hmmm. My 2014 Outback 3.6 (6 cylinder) has 198k miles on it, and now I find out it's a piece of junk and I shouldn't have bought it. I got it new, have done regular fluid changes, a set of spark plugs, a set of brakes, just put on my fifth set of tires, and it runs just like it did when it was new. I have never had a car last this long before. It was built in Indiana. I look forward to seeing 300k miles on the odometer, and will drive it until it until it will go no further.
Yeah i don't know where he got this info on subaru 6 cylinders. I work as a tech at a subaru dealer and we always talk about how bulletproof the 6 cylinders are because we never see them fail. I've rebuilt hundreds of the four cylinders, but i still have yet to tear apart a 6 cylinder. Your 3.6 will last forever
My '21 Legacy with the 2.5 has more power and gets better gas mileage than my Cobalt with the 2.2 did. Got around 30-33 with the Cobalt while I'm getting around 35-38 with the Legacy.
@@tonyjames3913 That’s really good for a midsized sedan. In mixed driving that’s show stopping, especially for what was traditionally a thirsty engine and all wheel drive system.
my 2005 impreza has 280k still running strong. alot has to do with highway miles ,previous owners ,age of drivers or region or location or call it luck or coincidence but it’s different for everybody.
Those All-Season tires are called No-Season tires here in Finland. Try studded winter tires and 4-wheel drive on ice tracks and Subaru will go like on rails.😄
In Nashville it's probably possible it may not snow in a season. And when it snows it usually doesn't stay that long. Nashville is in an area called the mid south, you probably wouldn't even need winter tires. All season are most likely good enough. Now if you're in Minnesota...
@@ozzierabbit587 Yes, Blizzaks are great... until you realize they handle like crap on asphalt and that their ice grabbing ability lasts all but two seasons (if you're lucky). If you live in an area where winters tend to be severe and the tire laws allow it, factory-studded tires are the only way to go.
He needs to get the head gaskets, the pulleys, timing belt, and water pump replaced right about now. It's at that age. Do that and it'll run 178,000 miles more
The 3.0L 6 cylinder engines has many overheating issues. However the 3.6L 6 cylinder is a well made. I have zero issues with my 2008 Subaru Tribeca with the 5eat transmission. I would not buy a new Subaru as they have CVT.
I have a 2013 outback 3.6, 6 cylinder. Bought it when it had 55 k on the engine. Runs great, I do all the maintenance never had any issues with the exception of some door gremlins, but I cam deal with that. I had two turbo subies and I wouldn't buy another. What scottie said was the experience I had. Turbos wore out fast and it wore out the engine in my WRX pretty quick. Granted I was in my 20's and had it pinned everywhere I went. The second was a forester xt. I drove that for a couple years, didn't drive it hard and sold it before I had to rebuild the turbo or the engine. But I like subarus. I live in Tahoe and they are great for mountain living.
I have 2014 Forester but have never had a oil problem. The early models of the 2014s had the bad piston rings, but the later manufactured of the 2014s were fine.
Mine was mfd in 12/13, am I in trouble? I have a leak currently that I cannot figure out what is going on. I am worried it is coolant or oil. It doesnt seem to have a smell. My coolant seems it may be low but I am not sure how to tell.
@@jessikamoore5033 HI Jessica. It should be no problem figuring out if it's oil or coolant. Lay some paper under the area of leak after the car has been running, and leave for hours/overnight. If you can't tell the difference (it's fairly obvious) a friend or coworker can. Oil is darker and thicker. Coolant tends to move up , but leaving overnight will show its true level. Check you oil level too. Just a note, a had leakage but it was a leak from my air conditioner. But that problem isn't as common.
A friend has a V8 landcruiser petrol engine. Engine would "tick" a lot on cold startup's, the colder the louder the "tick". Took it to Toytota and they admitted a manufacture fault and he got a complete new engine completely free. At no point was he every informed by toyota of any recalls or defects. If he didnt go back and complain he would be stuck with it. Never trust a car company.
The use of lower friction "soft rings" to improve mileage and the subsequent oil consumption raise the question in my mind as to the emissions produced by these vehicles. With emissions checked by the OBDII system, they no longer check the actual emissions at the tail pipe which makes me wonder what levels of hydrocarbons would be compared to engines that don't noticeably use any oil..
Owned 2 Soobs; they're a blast to drive. Japanese quality, and not bad to work on except breakable bolts. AWD is amazing, and they're zippy cars. A big step up from GM junk, and better handling than most Toyotas or Hondas.
I agree, 100% but try getting your hybrid subi to 477,870 as I have with my 07 Camry hybrid. I still blast past the subi and 4runners up the snowy mountain passes. I can afford a new set of snows each winter with all the time I didn’t wrench. Never NEEDED 4wd here in Colorado
One thing i wish car manufacturer’s would learn is, it may save some money to just buy cheaper parts in the short-run but in the long run it will cost a lot more to recall all the F-ups
I missed the cold weather in Vancouver Canada. I'm in Florida now. Many thanks, Scotty for doing this video. I'm driving a Subaru Accent 75Miles I'll let you know if I will pass 140+ miles
You know what surprises me? With all the problems they have with these cars, and have always had with these cars; how can they be so popular? I live in the Buffalo area and they're everywhere. Because of the snow? Anything with AWD will be good in the snow. I have a 600 hp Dodge Charger AWD and it's the best Winter car I've ever had. All I know is if you go into any parking lot, you'll see at least one or two Subarus. In ANY parking lot. I'm mystified.
'All Weather' tires are cheap insurance against a collision, they don't wear quite as long as 'All Season' tires, but much better than 'Winter' tires, and you can run one set of tires year round.
Unfortunately brands specify the amount of oil consumption that is considered normal. For example VW considers about 1.5qts per 1k miles to be normal operation.
We are planning to buy a 2023 subaru forester, we need awd for the snow. Thanks for featuring Subaru Forester now I'm sure I want a Forester Iike noisy grumbling engine sounds.😁
Great video Scotty, thank you. I loved my 2010 Outback until it's head gaskets failed...twice...in the span of 70k miles. All maintenance done by the book, I was planning to hang onto it for a long time. They can be good cars for sure, but they are a serious roll of the dice used.
@@konstadinostsaprounis7533 I'm all ears on more stable models. I couldn't understand why they put a real time fuel economy gauge in instead of an engine temp. gauge. If I do get another Subie, it's going to have an engine temp gauge. Thanks for this info!
@@ajfox96 I got one from 2016 and the panel shown in the middle can set engine temp, economy gauge, miles used in the current session, and many others that you can set instead in the settings section.. I got it on engine temp, mpg and miles used in current session... the one above those 3 shows real time mpg where you can see it changing while you press the pedal or let it go.
@@jamesmedina2062 Exactly right! That's why it was a shock when it happened. We discovered later that the radiator was rotting from the inside (Which we couldn't see at the time) which helped contribute to the second HG failure. If I had it to do over again, I would have gone to a different Subaru dealer knowing what I know now.
Again don't know why you throw shade on Subarus 6 cylinder engines. I've owned 4 of them, from 3.0D, 3.0r and 3.6r, not a single issue until about 200k when they need a water pump or head gasket. You either fix them or throw a low mileage engine in it and drive them for another 200k
Thank you for the information. I plan on getting my first car early 2023 (god willing). I've taken deep consideration into different brands/models (Toyota comes close in second place) and the one I'm set on is a 2023 Subaru Impreza Base model with a hatchback. It's affordable for me. The AWD would be nice as I live close to Yosemite National park and would like to do some camping and beach trips. I believe the Impreza is a great choice as a daily driver but if anyone else has recommendations I'll gladly hear you guys out.
The Impreza is more of a sub compact commuter sedan than an Suv. More like a higher mpg awd for a daily driver. An outback or forester would have higher ground clearance than the impreza which is a safer bet for some dodgy camping roads. I have a legacy which is a nicer bigger sedan than the impreza. But even i wish i had higher ground clearance of a crossover or suv sometimes.
I’ve owned a 2016 Subaru Impreza Premium for about 8 months with 25,000 miles and it’s a been a great daily commuter car for me. Now has 35,000 miles. Just be up on recommended maintenance. I spent $800 on the 30,000 mile maintenance and will continue to keep up. Only issue I have is the transmission seems funky. It jolts when the transmission engages during stop and go traffic. but it’s normal according to Subaru and other owners.
I agree with Ronathon12, I've had my 2016 since new and have had no major mechanical issues, as for the trans jolt I'm not sure I'm aware of this issue.
@@Kyle-ty6mx once I’m in traffic, the trans feels uncertain and grabby, almost like shifting a manual car. It also has a noticeable engine brake til it slows down to 15mph. That’s just the torque converter unlocking. I’ve read others have similar “issue” with other Subarus and it’s seems that’s just how it is. So nothing to worry about
I had a 78 4x4 wagon With I think it wast 67 hp flat 4. That thing was so quiet I don't know how many times I started it when it was already running. It was fwd with a lever that engaged the rear wheeled. Best car I ever owned. Period ,got it new for 5600.00 lol
At 149,000 miles, Subaru fixed the CVT on my 2013 Crosstrek at no cost. But then the gaskets (glue) started failing, the CV joints started failing, the car always burned oil, and mileage was down to 21 MPG. At 170,000 miles the car was end of life, at least for me. The car would cost way more to fix than it was worth. The resale on these original Crosstreks also sucks. Good-by Crosstrek and hello 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid AWD at 42 MPG and significantly more power.
@@matnardone5529 ... The dealer looked it up on their computer and saw that I had the extra low emission Crosstrek which had a 150,000 mile guarantee on the CVT. I didn't know that before going to the dealer.
Scotty is the guy you want as a best friend. Because these dealerships mechanics need scotty as an instructor. Heck i would sign up. Hey Scotty can you become an instructor please?!!! Somebody will pay for your honesty and work
When Scottys Grandfather was a mechanic no one needed car repair insurance. Most diagnosis took minutes and cost of repair was affordable. It's not relative at all today with shops throwing parts in the vehicle and still not fixing the problem.
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12 years of driving in the snow from Washington State to Minnesota in a Semi-Truck. my 1.00$ tip to people. If the conditions get to the point that you can not travel comfortably without sliding down the road at 45mph. The conditions are bad enough to stay home from work. And don't go to the store unless it's within 5 miles of where you live. If the temperature outside is below -20 degrees F. Stay inside and stay home from work.
It is not worth you losing your car to conditions. And when it is to cold outside. it is not worth the permanent nerve damage you will get from frost bite.
One of the times I went out in -27 degree with a 30 mile an hour wind to act as first response to a fatal accident in the snow. Within 10 minutes I got 1-3 degree frost bite and till this take have no feeling in my hands half way down.
We might need to realise that neither standard nor full DST will fully satisfy everyone, and a compromise must be made! Split the difference and leave it! A one time half hour of DST is doable and would be something that people will adjust to fairly quickly. A biannual hour difference has not been good for society nor technological advancement. 30 minutes leaves room for individuals to decide how to spend their days throughout the year.
The boxer diesel is the worst engine Subaru has ever made. My relative had 3 engines replaced under warranty so he dumped the car when the warranty expired. The body was also incredibly weak (Forester), if you drove the car on uneven ground so that one wheel was higher than others, the body warped so much that the drivers door didn't open or close properly. Wouldn't believe it but saw it with my own eyes.
Spoke with a certified Subaru only repair shop . Family owned business for 30 years recommended if your past the 100,000 mile recall which voids any free engines from Subaru . Then drain the oil and replace oil filter with Fram 5w30 non synthetic oil. Just straight petroleum oil.
The oil scraper ring notoriously freezes and causes tons of oil to blow by into the catalytics . The factory 0w20 is too thin for high mileage 2.5 engines , so the 5w30 is thin enough to get into the rod and crank bearings but thick enough to not blow past the piston rings . I tried it and it works , 3000 miles later no oil loss 👍
Is this for newer models or all subaru models?
@@seanyang8664 any 2.5 that has over 100,000 miles . Low milage require the factory 0w20
@@seanyang8664 all with 2.5
After 100,000 plus miles "
@@seanyang8664 Any 2.5 with high mileage
Just want to make sure I understand this correctly; so if I buy a used Subaru with the 2.5 engine and it has 140,000 miles, there is nothing Subaru will do, not even replace the piston rings? I thought there was a class action lawsuit about this; am I mistaken?
Love my 2010 Outback, 6cyl Subaru, no problems at 144,000 miles
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Yeah they stopped driving it after posting.
6 cylinder outbacks are in their own league. So smooth.
250000 on my h6 2010 outback.
I'm still loving my Subaru Legacy GT Wagon MY2003. Original owner, done 251,000 km. No major problem or leaks.
You're one of the lucky ones. Our Subaru only has 69K and it just lost a piston. The dealer said it needs a new engine. It's 9k over warranty. We are joining the lawsuit.
You'll be doing head gaskets soon if not allready, but yeah I love suburus
@@goatlocker219 Your Subaru had 60 k warranty ?
@@eflanagan1921 Yes, for the power train.
The answer for the Subaru Forester, is DO NOT run 0W-20 oil in your 2.5L engine. If you look on the website, it lists 5W-30 as an alternate part number for their oil. They are required to run 0W-20 to meet CAFE standards, but all the turbo engined version come stock with 5W-30. I switched to 5W-30 after 5,000mi on my new Legacy. It has over 100,000mi, and it runs like a top, and burns almost no oil at all every 5,000mi between oil changes.
What year Legacy? 4 boxers or 6?
@@DSPNWtoCali 2017, 2.5L 4-cyl.
do you think doing this would help with potential timing chain/tensioner issues?
@@Condor1970 FB25 engine I assume?
@@Carl_dev yes.
I have 2013 Outback with that exact problem. I complained and complained. The dealership lied and denied a problem since the manual justified the problem saying 1 quart of oil consumption per 1200 miles is normal. I even went to the dealer to pay the over prices oil change. The car takes 5.1 quarts. The dealer charged for 6. “Our system can only charge for full quarts.” LIARS! I then started bringing in an empty quart and told them to put the extra .9 quarts of oil into it.
Subaru never admitted a problem but extended the warranty to 100,000 miles. The dealer continued to deny it. At 112,000 I had a complete failure. Towed it to dealer. They continued denying a problem but wanted to charge me $10,000 for a new engine. I called Subaru America and wrote the president. Nothing. The final excuse was I had 112,000 on it too far over 100,000. I towed it to specially Subaru shop. They ordered all the parts from an out of state dealer.
My first and last Subaru. Worst customer support ever.
I have a 2016 outback with the 3.6r 145k miles no issues, just came back from the mechanic yesterday, all green. Only thing done is oil changes, tires, serpentine and spark plugs. Guess lucky too
I have a 6 cylinder boxer engine in 2018 outback. And it getting replaced after 80,000 miles 😂. Started using more then a quart of oil after 1,000 miles. I love the power the engine has.
Hope that didn’t sour your opinion on the outback. The EZ36 is a sweetheart of an engine. About the same HP as the turbo 4 in the forester/WRX of the same year range.
2018 xt works perfectly. I never had any problems with my beast
These early ones - 2013, 2014 had oil consumption issues and typically it was the manual 5speed models. Subaru of America takes care of their customers.
I like how he rants at everything and he knows 100% of what he's talking about :D
4 WRXs, all modified, as much as +50% horsepower. Treated them well, though. No oil leaks. No oil consumption. Even the clutches lasted. Very satisfied.
Thank you Scotty for being one of the true OGs out here knowing actually about cars and talking about Subis. I own 2 since 2018 and they are the best that could ever happened just regular oil changes and that’s pretty much it.
Subis aren't the best. Honda, Toyota and Mazda's are now..but subis are getting better.
@@richsweeney1115 i agree with this however subis are def more well rounded and versatile plus they are slept on making them less expensive in a car market that is already through the roof
@@richsweeney1115lol Mazda don’t even…
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I am thinking of getting the 20205 subaru limited or maybe the wilderness. Limited has the 2.5 liter subaru boxer 4 cylinder engine. Do you think this engine is a safe choice? Would you recommend this vehicle overall and this engine. Should i wait until it becomes a used suv that's been road tested in in a couple of years. I really eant a EV? BUT CANNOT find the right one. The cybertruck and expensive is too bulky the rivian is too pricy and apparently not that reliable.. any advise is welcome as i am not rich and cant afford to mess this up. I am even trying to see if i can turn my tundra into an EV Because i have very large boys over 6'2" and growing..
We owned a Jeep Liberty that kept having problems with faulty window regulators, called Chrysler direct (very known issue) they told me they were at the mercy of the parts supplier and that the correct remedy was to replace the regulators with newly designed ones that also required replacing the window glass as well! I told them this will be my last Chrysler product I’ll ever have in my garage! I love my Toyotas, Subaru, and now Mazda.
Jeep Liberty LOL
Omg, we have a 2006 version hand me down of this and it had same issues. This is also Australia where is called a Renegade. Never again haha. Crazy how devalued the price is, they are worth $2500 AUD when other cars from same year/ milage are $10,000 AUD
I have vowed to never own a Chrysler product as well. Couldn't get parts for a 9 y/o Pacifica. Ridiculous. Disposable vehicles.
I was at a subaru dealer and the salesman said Subarus last forever and have a lifetime powertrain warranty. Uh yeah then why did I need to spend $8,600 on engine and transmission and the engine still knocks like crazy and why was I there to trade it in after 160k?
2003 Outback H6, 220,000 miles. Never any engine trouble other than alternators. Still runs like new. Maybe I got lucky.
Not all 6cylinder engines are bad😉
The old EZ30s were pretty solid engines. The newer 3.6R has some issues.
There’s tons of issues with engine issues on outback’s which is the worst , but they all have issues and we’re taking the new ones. I worked at Subaru in finance office, I would look at all the service warranty claims in order to show my customers why they need extended warranty. The engines were and are issues.
I Love SCOTTY. I have 2015 Subaru WRX CVT 110,000kms on it no issues. Reegular oil changes only
That’s practically still new
You absolutely right Scotty The old adage the squeaky wheel gets the grease applies even more nowadays.
Seems like consumers have to constantly be fighting something
But other times the squeaky wheel gets replaced.
Crazy viejo!! Best forester engine build!
Do proper maintenance on Subaru guys and you’ll be fine trust me!
Aluminum is soft compared to steel. I am a trained machinist, mechanic as a well as a former worker for Johnson Motors. I have worked as a die caster.
Thanks for your CV. Are you looking for work?
Scotty, you're awesome. Happy 2024, man.
I have a 2015 Subaru Forester XT - Turbo with just shy of 100,000 miles on it. It runs strong, smooth, and doesn't use any oil between oil changes. It's a fun car to drive and I have no regrets about buying the turbo engine model. I do wish it came with a 6-speed manual instead of the CVT, but overall, I love my Subi and would buy it again.
Hi did u ever change the cvt filter and fluid?
@@geigerzoola6642 I have changed the fluid 3 times (every 30,000) and the filter once.
I had a 2006 Forester XT with 2,5 turbo engine for 14 years (no problems) and it was the most universal favorite car that we had. I only sold it because of the rust problems but it was used for everyday driving and in winter times even for ice track competitions. The only tune was the looks and exhaust. So yes you need a turbo and you need to go fast sometimes because life is too boring without turbos :D
@@frankmckinley663 why not 3 filters ?
If one has to replace a tire on a Subaru, just order one from Tire Rack and give them the tread depth of the other tire and they will trim it to the same depth so one only has to buy 1 tire!
Thin oil, low friction engines, and the inherent design of the boxer engines = oil consumption. This problem is more common in 2013-14 FB engines in Forester/Outback/Crosstrek/Impreza but it’s not totally fixed now. Manual transmission cars have it worse, too.
Had a 2014 Crosstrek that guzzled oil, among other problems. First and last Subaru.
Take Scotty’s advice and get a Toyota. I did.
Put your speed on .75 or .5 and this is his Scotty sounds at the bar
Bahahahahaha so good.
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Hahahahahaha😂 gotta love a person with a mind that out of the blue thinks up totally irrelevant off topic random thoughts and ideas that are humorous simply for self entertainment hahaha. Having Adult ADHD, I can totally appreciate how your brain works 👍Thanks for sharing your beautiful mind and giving me a good laugh. 😊
Best comment ever 🤣
Scotty had no issues with my 2014 Subaru Forester bought used put on 40k and traded into Subaru dealer couple years later for same price. Traded in for a new one. Awesome in Western NY weather, good amount of room for family and camping and average 33.5mpg combined. Best value family hauler
how are you getting 33 mpg in a forester
First: Toyota owns Denso. Second: Do your oil changes timely, 6 months or 5000 miles. Third: One of the most reliable Subaru engines is the 3,6 liter 6 cylinder boxer engine (EZ36).
2011 forester started burning oil at 137k. Shop wanted to charge me$5,000 to fix the engine. I just did an oil change with slightly thicker oil and added some Lucas oil stabilizer. It was burning through 3 quarts a week, now after 8 weeks the oil is still full. Thanks Scotty for warning people. STAY AWAY FROM THE BOXER ENGINE!
Which oil did you use?
5W30
22 years of owning Subaru, I agree with Scotty. Don't ever buy a turbo boxer or 6cyl boxer engine. The regular 4 cyl. boxer is fine as long as you change oil frequently. At least mine hits 160k miles no problem.
the ej255 is really reliable what do you mean? the only shitty turbo boxers are from 2010+. just buy an older subaru they were nice back then anyway
What oil do u use? 0w-20?
@@arjb20095w30
Scotty your experience and knowledge of so many engines makes it worth contacting you before your next purchase of a new or used car.
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260,000 on my 2.5 L outback. 3 rd owner. I do my own oil changes with synthetic oil and K&N oil filters and it runs like brand new. I wish they used an in-line 4 instead of a boxer, but it’s a very reliable motor.
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Biggest junk engine since Vega
@@jonathanratliff4780 nope, try the GM 350 diesel, or the GM V8-6-4. Either was FAR worse than the Northstar.
Don’t even get me started with the Northstar lol i owned a 99 cadillac seville and you can just imagine how that went. Became a money pit.
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I have 2018 Subaru Legacy that just passed 80,000 miles. Change oil every 5,000 miles. Moved from Lakewood NJ to Delray Beach Florida, about 1200 miles. I did many trips between the 2, some straight thru and some with a layover. Not a problem with it.
Whatever Scottie. I have 2010 Outback 3.6 h6. Bought new with 15 miles on it. Has 376k miles on it right now ( last 250k ride share driving) Not one major engine problem and no leaks with the original 5AT transmission. Only recall has been the airbags. Subbies are the next best to Toyotas and pretty easy to work on minus spark plugs
that's a very different engine than what he's talking about
@@christianlassen1577 Which is he talking about then? curious, i also have a 3.6 in a 2013 outback
The world needs more people like Scotty.
No... says subaru 6 cylinders are junk but i have one and never had an issue at 120k miles what so ever.
@@Hallowsaw days are numbered
oh no it doesnt!!!
@@Hallowsaw denial. You bought junk.
@@Hallowsaw The exception does not prove the rule.
Aw man my mom drives the 2014 Subaru Forester Touring with almost 40,000 miles. The oil has been changed every 5,000 miles. Last year, I changed the oil with Tribodyn 0W-20 synthetic oil with Purolator Boss oil filter. Tribodyn oil coats the inside the engine parts, so the engine stays lubricated everytime I start the engine. It's still running strong.
It's only at 40k, of course it's running strong.
Use 5W-30
Thanks Scotty for checking out my car. It was great to meet you!
Scotty our 2015 h6 has 84,000 and runs great. Just changed the plugs and runs great. No oil consumption or oil loss. Maybe we got lucky!
My 2018 Crosstrek with the 2.0 liter engine, had never burned oil. I have not had any issues with my vehicle. I have maintained my vehicle and changed the oil every 6 months, which for me happens to be approximately every 6 thousand miles.
I woldn't want a turbo anything! That's the greatest advice on here! Great videos.
It's why I don't want a hybrid , make it more complex? Get more expensive complex problems 😂
@@Chris-Someguy Plenty of Priuses have made it to well over 300K miles on their original battery...
I worked on turbo Mazdas. I wouldn't want one if you pushed it up my driveway for free.
Imagine taking Scotty with you to complain in the dealership 😂❤
Thanks to you Scotty, I've always avoided Turbo charged motors, and I will continue to do so as long as possible.
Nothing wrong with the 4 cylinder trubo
It's why I don't want a hybrid , more complex , more expensive problems 😂
Turbos can get great but if you don't have upgraded internals to take the punishment, they will eventually break under loads
The 1st gen Tiguan had horrible troubles , I remember advising my parents to avoid all turbod suvs, get a v6 or non turbo engine ... saved them 😂 haven't heard good things about vw in general ( newer vw)
HEY SCOTTY LOVE YOUR CHANNEL.. I have a 2010 outback 3.6r and i love it,i drive hard and this is one of the best cars and engine i ever hammered down the road.278000 km
100k on on the 3.6 H6. Shell T6 since the first oil change. Runs great.
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Well Scotty, I don't know how old you are but I pray to God you're still going strong at 90. Thanks for your videos.
Our 2011 3.6R has over 170,000 miles on the clock. It still runs buttery smooth, doesn't burn oil, and hasn't had a single major issue since we've had it. I'm pretty sure that Scotty is just allergic to maintenance... it seems that any car that requires you to wrench on it more than once a decade is a failure in his eyes.
We have a 2019 Forester bought new. Now has 75,000 miles and no problems.
75k is nothing. Wait until it's 100k miles
We have 2016 Forester with 130k miles. No problems either.
@@MrREAPERsz I'm not anticipating any problems at 100k either but of course there are no guarantees with anything in life but I have faith in this car, especially as my wife drives conservatively and I keep on top of maintenance.
Subaru master here, 3.6l motors suffer from oil consumption and headgasket external oil leaks. Pretty much the only problem. Every now and then the cam gears would throw codes.
This motor in that car has no issues besides what i just stated for the 3.6l. Most problems, apart from oil consumption are from people not changing the oil. Subaru motors need oil and maintenance. If you neglect it, it will meglect you.
How's the motor in the 2016 Subaru BRZ ? Are they reliable?
@@abs5040 yes as long as you change the oil. Otherwise you will be replacing the camshaft gears and the ECU. No way to program the correlation with the gears.
@@zak4829 I'm checking one out tomorrow with 90,000km hopefully they kept up with maintenance
I listened to Scotty about cars not to buy and just bought a bike
"Squeaky wheel gets the grease."
I've had 4 Subarus: 2005 WRX, 2011 WRX, 2016 Forester, and 2021 Ascent.
I am a fan of this, 2014 Subaru Forester AWD compact SUV with the 2.5 L flat-4, boxer engine. My aunt has a 2016 model.
My 2014 forester has 100k miles now. No oil consumption, no issues so far. Just regular oil changes using 5w-30(I live in a tropical region)
Am I lucky? Guess its just good maintenance
Tell me more about this. I have 2012 and 2013 Sub Forester. Same enginer in both. Can I really use the 5w-30 oil in it?
@@arjb2009 yeah that's fine. I used to put 10w-40 as I live in a hot climate, but switched to 5w-30
Anytime a dealer says, "Oh, that's normal for this engine.", put your guard up and do your research. My sister had an Audi 2.0T that burned a quart of oil every 500 miles from new and believed the dealer. Then she was notified by the dealer that she would get her engine rebuilt for free. When she told me how nice they were to do that, I replied that this was the result of a class action lawsuit. No dealership suddenly becomes that nice. After getting it fixed, she got a Toyota. 'Nuff said.
I had one Subaru that within 60K miles from new, blew a headgasket, broke a timing belt (when things come in pairs, you should replace both of them when one breaks), had pulley brackets shatter, exhaust pipe liners break free and rattle, had water leaks from incoming rain, gaps in the plastic interior and assorted other problems. When climbing hills, I had to turn off the AC so that it would have enough power. That was my first and last Subaru. I traded it in for a Honda. I've owned about a dozen Honda's since then with no problems with any of them.
I got two Subarus. Both 4 bangers. Great cars
I only buy subaru if the headgaskets been replaced. Any year
I have a 2001 Forester with 252 000 miles on it, still going strong.
Yeah most shops I talked to said they mostly do crate engine swaps not rebuilds nowadays. Putting a crate engine in my 1990 suburban this month, hope it works out
I got a v7sti shortblock on a crate for my 1990 gt legacy. Brand new i think they are less then 2k. One of, if not the best ej20 ever made, the version 7.
If it's the 350 should last another 30 years.
Hmmm. My 2014 Outback 3.6 (6 cylinder) has 198k miles on it, and now I find out it's a piece of junk and I shouldn't have bought it. I got it new, have done regular fluid changes, a set of spark plugs, a set of brakes, just put on my fifth set of tires, and it runs just like it did when it was new. I have never had a car last this long before. It was built in Indiana. I look forward to seeing 300k miles on the odometer, and will drive it until it until it will go no further.
That's a different engine though.
Its not the same thing......
I actually think he was thinking about the 3.0 boxer engines... I've generally heard nothing but good things about the 3.6 liter.
Yeah i don't know where he got this info on subaru 6 cylinders. I work as a tech at a subaru dealer and we always talk about how bulletproof the 6 cylinders are because we never see them fail. I've rebuilt hundreds of the four cylinders, but i still have yet to tear apart a 6 cylinder. Your 3.6 will last forever
@@trevort5380 he got his info by working on them for decades...
Just got a 2008 Subaru Tribeca with the H6 Boxer motor! Works good so far!
My '21 Legacy with the 2.5 has more power and gets better gas mileage than my Cobalt with the 2.2 did. Got around 30-33 with the Cobalt while I'm getting around 35-38 with the Legacy.
The cobalt will last longer and is cheaper to fix.
Don’t listen to the computer. Do the math, you’re probably doing a couple mpg worse than it says. My Outback is usually off by 0.5l/100km.
@@XanMan_05 I have a 2020 legacy with 2.5L and 34 mpg hand calculated mixed driving.
@@tonyjames3913 That’s really good for a midsized sedan. In mixed driving that’s show stopping, especially for what was traditionally a thirsty engine and all wheel drive system.
@@XanMan_05 I don’t drive hard and coast into stop signs. My driving is done for maximum efficiency not speed.
my 2005 impreza has 280k still running strong. alot has to do with highway miles ,previous owners ,age of drivers or region or location or call it luck or coincidence but it’s different for everybody.
Those All-Season tires are called No-Season tires here in Finland. Try studded winter tires and 4-wheel drive on ice tracks and Subaru will go like on rails.😄
In Nashville it's probably possible it may not snow in a season. And when it snows it usually doesn't stay that long. Nashville is in an area called the mid south, you probably wouldn't even need winter tires. All season are most likely good enough. Now if you're in Minnesota...
Studded tires are illegal in some states of the US. Another alternative is to get some Bridgestone Blizzaks. They're great even on ice.
@@ozzierabbit587
Yes, Blizzaks are great... until you realize they handle like crap on asphalt and that their ice grabbing ability lasts all but two seasons (if you're lucky).
If you live in an area where winters tend to be severe and the tire laws allow it, factory-studded tires are the only way to go.
Whats wrong with snow tires? I had Ice Bears. They grip snow good.
I call them bald seasons here in northern NH. Winter tires are a must!
My dad has a 2005 Subaru Forester with 178,000 miles (yes one of the ones that blew head gaskets) and the engine still purrs
He needs to play the powerball
He needs to get the head gaskets, the pulleys, timing belt, and water pump replaced right about now.
It's at that age. Do that and it'll run 178,000 miles more
Is he the original owner?
@@ozzierabbit587 Yes my mom bought it brand new in 2005
167k on my Impreza 2.5i manual and it’s in excellent shape. No disappearing coolant and the tranny synchros are perfect.
The 3.0L 6 cylinder engines has many overheating issues. However the 3.6L 6 cylinder is a well made. I have zero issues with my 2008 Subaru Tribeca with the 5eat transmission. I would not buy a new Subaru as they have CVT.
Also the 3.0 6 cylinder requires premium fuel.
I have a 2013 outback 3.6, 6 cylinder. Bought it when it had 55 k on the engine. Runs great, I do all the maintenance never had any issues with the exception of some door gremlins, but I cam deal with that. I had two turbo subies and I wouldn't buy another. What scottie said was the experience I had. Turbos wore out fast and it wore out the engine in my WRX pretty quick. Granted I was in my 20's and had it pinned everywhere I went. The second was a forester xt. I drove that for a couple years, didn't drive it hard and sold it before I had to rebuild the turbo or the engine. But I like subarus. I live in Tahoe and they are great for mountain living.
I have 2014 Forester but have never had a oil problem. The early models of the 2014s had the bad piston rings, but the later manufactured of the 2014s were fine.
How do you know if you have a later manufactured 2014 ? I have one also
@@aliensfilmedit9524 Howdy. Open the drivers side door and it's on one of the "information" labels. Mine says manufactured date 01/14.
Mine was mfd in 12/13, am I in trouble? I have a leak currently that I cannot figure out what is going on. I am worried it is coolant or oil. It doesnt seem to have a smell. My coolant seems it may be low but I am not sure how to tell.
@@jessikamoore5033 HI Jessica. It should be no problem figuring out if it's oil or coolant. Lay some paper under the area of leak after the car has been running, and leave for hours/overnight. If you can't tell the difference (it's fairly obvious) a friend or coworker can. Oil is darker and thicker. Coolant tends to move up , but leaving overnight will show its true level. Check you oil level too. Just a note, a had leakage but it was a leak from my air conditioner. But that problem isn't as common.
A friend has a V8 landcruiser petrol engine. Engine would "tick" a lot on cold startup's, the colder the louder the "tick". Took it to Toytota and they admitted a manufacture fault and he got a complete new engine completely free. At no point was he every informed by toyota of any recalls or defects. If he didnt go back and complain he would be stuck with it. Never trust a car company.
The use of lower friction "soft rings" to improve mileage and the subsequent oil consumption raise the question in my mind as to the emissions produced by these vehicles. With emissions checked by the OBDII system, they no longer check the actual emissions at the tail pipe which makes me wonder what levels of hydrocarbons would be compared to engines that don't noticeably use any oil..
2012 forester non-turbo, burned oil like crazy. Engine went at 125k. Also had AC replaced twice.
Owned 2 Soobs; they're a blast to drive. Japanese quality, and not bad to work on except breakable bolts. AWD is amazing, and they're zippy cars. A big step up from GM junk, and better handling than most Toyotas or Hondas.
I agree, 100% but try getting your hybrid subi to 477,870 as I have with my 07 Camry hybrid. I still blast past the subi and 4runners up the snowy mountain passes. I can afford a new set of snows each winter with all the time I didn’t wrench. Never NEEDED 4wd here in Colorado
One thing i wish car manufacturer’s would learn is, it may save some money to just buy cheaper parts in the short-run but in the long run it will cost a lot more to recall all the F-ups
What they learn is if their cars last forever, they don't sell as many new ones. Breaking down is a feature for them, not a bug.
2014 forester, 180k miles. Engine is strong still, but have had many issues with suspension after 140k
I just bought a 2022 forester sport and I love it.
I missed the cold weather in Vancouver Canada. I'm in Florida now. Many thanks, Scotty for doing this video. I'm driving a Subaru Accent 75Miles I'll let you know if I will pass 140+ miles
my 2015 forester has 110k miles on it and ive never had any issues with it. now im scared
You know what surprises me? With all the problems they have with these cars, and have always had with these cars; how can they be so popular? I live in the Buffalo area and they're everywhere. Because of the snow? Anything with AWD will be good in the snow. I have a 600 hp Dodge Charger AWD and it's the best Winter car I've ever had. All I know is if you go into any parking lot, you'll see at least one or two Subarus. In ANY parking lot. I'm mystified.
Yeah...can't understand how these problems were not addressed, by their designers, decades ago! Is the boxer engine really worth all these failures?
'All Weather' tires are cheap insurance against a collision, they don't wear quite as long as 'All Season' tires, but much better than 'Winter' tires, and you can run one set of tires year round.
Unfortunately brands specify the amount of oil consumption that is considered normal. For example VW considers about 1.5qts per 1k miles to be normal operation.
I’ve had 4 Subarus. No issues mechanically speaking. Assuming you don’t abuse them, they’re some of the more reliable cars on the road.
We are planning to buy a 2023 subaru forester, we need awd for the snow. Thanks for featuring Subaru Forester now I'm sure I want a Forester Iike noisy grumbling engine sounds.😁
I got my Scotty fix today I feel better!
Just get the 2.0 NA engines. then no headgasket issues on the older ones aswell
Great video Scotty, thank you. I loved my 2010 Outback until it's head gaskets failed...twice...in the span of 70k miles. All maintenance done by the book, I was planning to hang onto it for a long time. They can be good cars for sure, but they are a serious roll of the dice used.
2004 Subaru forester was much better
@@konstadinostsaprounis7533 I'm all ears on more stable models. I couldn't understand why they put a real time fuel economy gauge in instead of an engine temp. gauge. If I do get another Subie, it's going to have an engine temp gauge. Thanks for this info!
@@ajfox96 I got one from 2016 and the panel shown in the middle can set engine temp, economy gauge, miles used in the current session, and many others that you can set instead in the settings section..
I got it on engine temp, mpg and miles used in current session... the one above those 3 shows real time mpg where you can see it changing while you press the pedal or let it go.
cheap repair ends up being expensive if no done right. The first HG replacement with MLS gaskets should have done the trick
@@jamesmedina2062 Exactly right! That's why it was a shock when it happened. We discovered later that the radiator was rotting from the inside (Which we couldn't see at the time) which helped contribute to the second HG failure. If I had it to do over again, I would have gone to a different Subaru dealer knowing what I know now.
Hi scotty with my dad we have a 100k miles subaru Tribeca and is 6 cylinder boxer 256hp very comfy and powerfull
I have a 2016 Subaru forester xt has close to 242k miles and only brakes and alternator have been replaced since purchase new
Well Scott,if you think the Subarus gasoline engines are bad,the boxer-diesel engines are nightmarish from 2009-2012
My wife's 2014 impreza uses a good amount of oil, but now it has 330,000 km on it, the body is going, but still running fine.
Again don't know why you throw shade on Subarus 6 cylinder engines. I've owned 4 of them, from 3.0D, 3.0r and 3.6r, not a single issue until about 200k when they need a water pump or head gasket. You either fix them or throw a low mileage engine in it and drive them for another 200k
Thank you for the information. I plan on getting my first car early 2023 (god willing). I've taken deep consideration into different brands/models (Toyota comes close in second place) and the one I'm set on is a 2023 Subaru Impreza Base model with a hatchback. It's affordable for me. The AWD would be nice as I live close to Yosemite National park and would like to do some camping and beach trips. I believe the Impreza is a great choice as a daily driver but if anyone else has recommendations I'll gladly hear you guys out.
The Impreza is more of a sub compact commuter sedan than an Suv. More like a higher mpg awd for a daily driver. An outback or forester would have higher ground clearance than the impreza which is a safer bet for some dodgy camping roads. I have a legacy which is a nicer bigger sedan than the impreza. But even i wish i had higher ground clearance of a crossover or suv sometimes.
Toyota, and Honda.....
I’ve owned a 2016 Subaru Impreza Premium for about 8 months with 25,000 miles and it’s a been a great daily commuter car for me. Now has 35,000 miles. Just be up on recommended maintenance. I spent $800 on the 30,000 mile maintenance and will continue to keep up. Only issue I have is the transmission seems funky. It jolts when the transmission engages during stop and go traffic. but it’s normal according to Subaru and other owners.
I agree with Ronathon12, I've had my 2016 since new and have had no major mechanical issues, as for the trans jolt I'm not sure I'm aware of this issue.
@@Kyle-ty6mx once I’m in traffic, the trans feels uncertain and grabby, almost like shifting a manual car. It also has a noticeable engine brake til it slows down to 15mph. That’s just the torque converter unlocking. I’ve read others have similar “issue” with other Subarus and it’s seems that’s just how it is. So nothing to worry about
Subaru EA81 series engines were the most reliable and had timing chains instead of belts!
So do the FB25s.
Welcome to Massachusetts Scotty! You’ve got fans on the western side of the state too!
Thank you, Scotty, for giving us pointers about Subaru. Appreciate you sharing your experiences.
"Complaining will save you money"
Wife: i beg to differ.
I had a 78 4x4 wagon
With I think it wast 67 hp flat 4.
That thing was so quiet I don't know how many times I started it when it was already running.
It was fwd with a lever that engaged the rear wheeled.
Best car I ever owned.
Period ,got it new for 5600.00 lol
The late teens Mazda 2.5T is having a cylinder head problem, and they are balking at fixes even though it is a known problem.
At 149,000 miles, Subaru fixed the CVT on my 2013 Crosstrek at no cost. But then the gaskets (glue) started failing, the CV joints started failing, the car always burned oil, and mileage was down to 21 MPG. At 170,000 miles the car was end of life, at least for me. The car would cost way more to fix than it was worth. The resale on these original Crosstreks also sucks. Good-by Crosstrek and hello 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid AWD at 42 MPG and significantly more power.
did the dealer do that or you went through Subaru directly?
@@matnardone5529 ... The dealer looked it up on their computer and saw that I had the extra low emission Crosstrek which had a 150,000 mile guarantee on the CVT. I didn't know that before going to the dealer.
Going to trade in my Hybrid RAV4 for a brand new Forester Wilderness. The forester is a good Sub compact SUV these days.
@9:32 I had to laugh about the "road where people are always driving!"
Scotty is the guy you want as a best friend. Because these dealerships mechanics need scotty as an instructor. Heck i would sign up. Hey Scotty can you become an instructor please?!!! Somebody will pay for your honesty and work
When Scottys Grandfather was a mechanic no one needed car repair insurance. Most diagnosis took minutes and cost of repair was affordable. It's not relative at all today with shops throwing parts in the vehicle and still not fixing the problem.