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97 messages, Last post on Jun 24, 2009 at 6:36 PM
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Replying to: erikwi (Dec 11, 2008 6:43 pm) I'm going to check my mom's 06 and see if her car has any seepage. The dealer uses a synthetic blend in her car versus me using full synthetic. If hers is exhibiting any sign of leakage, I'll tell her to take it to the dealer and have it checked while it's under warranty. |
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OK, checked Mom's 06 Forester for a head gasket leak. Car has 22k on the odo and has been serviced by the dealer who uses Valvoline Durablend 5-30. Driver's side head showed no signs of leakage unlike mine. Passenger side head is another story. Evidence of oil leakage beginning under the #4 cylinder but lessening as you look forward under the #2 cylinder. No oil or coolant present on the side of the head so it appears to be coming from the bottom of the head. I cleaned it off with some brake cleaner and used compressed air to dry it. I'll re-check it in 10k or so and if the oil comes back, I'll know it's seeping. I'd like to look at the date of manufacture to see if my 06 and her 06 were built in the same time period but I don't know where to find it. Anybody have any ideas?
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Replying to: erikwi (Dec 26, 2008 8:19 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 29, 2008 10:54 am) Called the dealer that did mine and told them about it. The service advisor said SOA had them return the HGs to SOA headquarters for analysis. Hopefully they'll figure it out. I'm wanting the same tech to do my mom's car since I know he does quality work, if it turns out the gaskets actually do need to be replaced. Keep ya'll posted!
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Replying to: erikwi (Dec 29, 2008 2:11 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 30, 2008 8:57 am) Needless to say, my faith in Subie has been restored! |
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Replying to: erikwi (Dec 02, 2008 2:59 am) http://www.blackstone-labs.com/free_test_kit.html I have monitored the Forester Forum for the past year and have not heard of a head gasket leak on the 2006-on Forester. http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/
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Replying to: aatherton (Jan 05, 2009 4:55 pm) As I posted earlier, Mom's 06 showed signs of oil seepage on the passenger side head gasket. I cleaned it and will recheck it every opportunity I have. If it comes back, then it's off to the dealer with her car. |
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Well, at 70,000 miles my Subie has the dreaded HG leaks. Indie mechanic, who I trust, wants over 2 grand for total repair. Or should I fight the battle with SOA and have the dealership do a half a$$ job. I need new tires also. Total cost could be around 3,000 and the trade in is around 6,000. I love my Forester and would consider the 09. What would you do? I know I am not alone with this problem-to sell or fix. I need a safe reliable AWD auto for driving in Northern Michigan. Thanks ahead for advice. 
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Replying to: goldengal (Feb 09, 2009 6:46 pm) |
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