2007-03-23 10:13:27 · 5 answers · asked by mark s 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Subaru
i owned a 2002 subaru legacy limited and it blew a head gasket at about 75000 mi. this is a known issue for this model year. mine was an external leak, so there was a chance to correct the issue before it was catastrophic. older model years suffered from a devestating internal leak. if you do a google search for "subaru,blown head gasket" it will pull up a big list of links about the problems. i haven't heard if the 2003 or newer engines suffer from the same issue. i have a 2003 now /w 50000 mi on it and no head gasket issue as of this time.
2007-03-23 19:13:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only time I have ever had problems with a Subaru head gasket is when I either didn't clean the matting surfaces properly or the gasket was an El cheapo and shouldn't have been used to begin with.
2007-03-24 07:48:24 · answer #2 · answered by mangamaniaciam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think between 01 and 02 all subarus had head gasket problems, in fact i had to put a additive in the coolant when i changed mine or it voided the warranty, also i would call and check with a dealer i think subaru extended the warranty on that for extended time..
2007-03-23 10:30:59 · answer #3 · answered by SUBYDUDE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Subarus come out with alloy heads. Head gasket problems are immenent and very common. What heppened to the good old relaible cast iron head.
2007-03-23 10:21:53 · answer #4 · answered by Keith B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no...but i had a timing belt issue with mine. Subaru is aware of the problem and replaced my short block under warranty
2007-03-23 10:30:43 · answer #5 · answered by malemute1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋