1997 Subaru Outback review from North America
"Great driving car, but does not meet current standards of reliability - especially Japanese"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My left wheel bearing and right front axle blew at 115,000. First time I ran it up over 3,000 rpm it started throwing oil out of the left camshaft seal.
General comments?
After reading about the 2.5 head gasket problems, I am worried. I can barely watch the road for checking the temperature gage. One of the entries indicated the problem might have to do with the lower radiator hose since it does not have the old fashioned spring to prevent it from collapsing and restricting coolant flow. (4 Feb 2007 Mr Chapman). Has anyone else installed a spring reinforced lower radiator hose on a 2.5 engine and did Mr Chapman's remedy work?
Croznest@comcast.net.
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| Nice if I was ever able to afford the repairs to drive it |
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| Subaru Head Gasket |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Automatic |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 113000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 123000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 28th November, 2007 |