Avoid This Engine Like the Plague
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
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Can you please do one about jeep commands please.
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?
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.
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..
I like how he rants at everything and he knows 100% of what he's talking about :D
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Imagine taking Scotty with you to complain in the dealership 😂❤
I Love SCOTTY. I have 2015 Subaru WRX CVT 110,000kms on it no issues. Reegular oil changes only
That’s practically still new
Crazy viejo!! Best forester engine build!
Do proper maintenance on Subaru guys and you’ll be fine trust me!
Thanks Scotty for checking out my car. It was great to meet you!
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
100k on on the 3.6 H6. Shell T6 since the first oil change. Runs great.
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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.
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...
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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Scotty, you're awesome. Happy 2024, man.
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?
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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
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
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.
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
I only buy subaru if the headgaskets been replaced. Any year
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.
I listened to Scotty about cars not to buy and just bought a bike
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).
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.
"Squeaky wheel gets the grease."
I've had 4 Subarus: 2005 WRX, 2011 WRX, 2016 Forester, and 2021 Ascent.
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.
Love my 2010 Outback, 6cyl Subaru, no problems at 144,000 miles
come to see this
Not YET..
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.
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?
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.
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.
I got my Scotty fix today I feel better!
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 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
260,000 miles in. Still running just fine.
Scotty I'm still here driving my 2002 wrx with 240k miles
Kay
So? Some people get lucky
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@@richsweeney1115 It's not luck. He did all the proper maintance. You just have to treat them right and do your research.
@9:32 I had to laugh about the "road where people are always driving!"
I have a 2012 Forester 2.5l. it has burned a quart of oil every 1000 miles since new. the dealer said it's normal. It has 135k on it now. I hate the car but the wife loves it.
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.
Just get the 2.0 NA engines. then no headgasket issues on the older ones aswell
Thanks again glad to hear from you again as always!! God Bless 🙏
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 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..
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.
if you need to heat aluminum to bend it with a hammer you need a bigger hammer
What years of subarus should you avoid buying?
A good motor oil is engine's life. Motul 5w30 every 12 months or 15.000km and my XV diesel go great in everywhere❤
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.
These days it’s best to do research on a car before buying it. That’s what I do lol
I just bought a 2022 forester sport and I love it.
Subaru Forester is a great car
Subaru is the Japanese name for the constellation we call the Pleiades
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.
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.
You had me convinced at “here’s a Subaru”
Going to trade in my Hybrid RAV4 for a brand new Forester Wilderness. The forester is a good Sub compact SUV these days.
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 have a 2012 legacy 2.5i 183,000 miles think I need a fuel filter and possibly a pump...she acts like she's gonna stall at red lights and when parking sometimes but not all the time. Other than that she's amazing !
5 28 2024. I was offered a Subaru 2016 very cheap...good thing I am watching this video.
I've got a 146k mile 2014 Forester...no real issues other than normal maintenance....
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.😁
And alot of people DO NOT KNOW how to maintain their vehicles.
Saw an Equinox all by its lonesome self along the highway today.
Welcome to Massachusetts Scotty! You’ve got fans on the western side of the state too!
my friend had to pay 7000$ for them to replace the motor even though he paid for a pre-owned warranty from the dealer
I may be changing my mind about this plan!!! :-0
I have TWO EZ30 engines in my Porsche 917/10 Can Am car replica!!! The original car had a flat 12 boxer engine. I did have them connected and running together but it is now on one engine because I couldn't spend any more money and emotions working out the details. Next spring, I will reconnect them so my 917 replica has a 12-cylinder boxer engine like the original car.
This is how I plan to connect them. A chain sprocket will be bolted on the back of the crank on both engines. A drive shaft with sprockets in bearings over the top of the engines will be installed and chains going down to the crank sprockets. Then I bolt on the flywheel on the rear engine sprocket. I will shim the flange of the transaxle the thickness on the sprocket so the starter will engage the flywheel. Everything will be heavy duty of course. To my imagination, the front engine will be a supercharger for the rear engine, applying the torque to the rear of the crank shaft. So far, this is just theory. The chain clearance hasn't been finalized.
To run the engines together, I will wire it as following. The rear engine crank and cam position sensors and all other sensors will talk to the Megasquirt computer. Each engine will be set at Top Dead Center on cylinder one. The coil and injector firing signals from the computer will be split to both engine cylinders in sequence.
As far as the VVT and any other auxiliary systems, I'm hoping they can be disconnected so the engines work on their basic systems. More thinking will be needed but how am I doing so far?
Nobody cares
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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
2012 imprezza, 2.0, cvt. Ive got 220k on it so far, runs & drives like the day i bough it. Only mechanical parts that have been changed, is 2 wheel bearings, & transmission valve body ($1,100, done by dealership). I have been nothing but impressed by it, & would buy a dozen more.....🤷
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
I understand that you can't drive a forester unless you have pica... it can cause you to chew on carpet.
I went to buy a legacy gt and then the bloke selling it hiked up the price by 500 bucks on me so I walked away. That's the best thing that ever happened to me 😂.
i disagree....I have a 2007 outback 3.0L with 182K on it and still runs like a champ........LOL.....BTW it blew the $00.50 o-ring between the oil pump and the front time cover...So, 104 timing cover bolts later i was able to isolate the massive oil leak...I realized that yoy are not supposed to take this motor apart....Oh yeah, I am a 25 year master world class GM and ASE tech...I love your videos my man!!!!
To use less electronics on a car, it is better to install a manual transmission on it. And no recall will be needed for it.
My family did bought a 1998 Forester back in 2003 or 04 and let me tell you. That car was a complete clunker and boy my parents absolutely hated it and junked it. As time goes on Subaru made them better and better today.
Scotty, you are the best. Always blessing us with the truth. Please do one on the failiing Thermo Control Valve in the late model Subarus. We just it replaced in our 2019 Forester with only 50K miles.
My nephew bought a new truck a couple years ago- still under warranty. Rear end growl, dealer pulled and ordered a new bearing but the wrong bearing (in the right box) came. And Ford now is balking saying the bearing is no longer made and refuses to replace the entire rear end which is what the dealer wants to do. It's likely he may have to sue to get the repair despite the dealer trying to get Ford to make it right. He's driving a 'loaner' which the dealer absolutely hated to do...
My uncle has a 2014 Subaru Forester that burns oil as well. He uses the same 0W-20 oil like i do in my Honda Crv. He asked me if mine burned oil since this oil is like water. I said no and he had his checked out at Subaru and they found no leaks. Just stated that is typical, just keep it filled. Lol
Switch to 5W-30, will solve all problems
Hey scotty from England 🇬🇧 have a great weekend 👍
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.
Subaru Non turbo engines used to last almost forever.
Mine having misfires at 100k
2003 Outback H6 had since new. Never ONE problem with the actual engine in 125K miles. Replaced an alternator and some A/C hoses and that's about it besides regular maintenance.
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.
What was the worst car sold in America?
Subaru 360 (North American version) (1968-70)
The first Subaru model sold in America, the 360 had an MSRP of $1,297 and was marketed with the slogan "Cheap and ugly does it!" The 360 was a commercial failure in North America.
They haven't improved much although the price did go up dramatically.
I had an ee20 legacy wagon, snapped the crankshaft at ~150,000miles
oddly your ripping into Subaru that is partnered with Toyota and these cars do have Toyota technology in them. fyi. foresters are built in japan.
Oh and it's still burning oil I put a quarter in every 2 weeks for every week depending how much I drive
In the 80's, Washigtonians loved their Subarus for the 4-wheel drive. Maybe they still do?
We definitely still do.
He wrong on the 6 cyl its tough dependability is well known especially the 2000 to 2006 6cyl
2012 forester non-turbo, burned oil like crazy. Engine went at 125k. Also had AC replaced twice.