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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  10 місяців тому +25

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    • @SnakesandDoggies
      @SnakesandDoggies 10 місяців тому

      Mad as hell? Just don't go turnin Orange on us Scotty! ✌💖

  • @BobbyOjala
    @BobbyOjala 4 місяці тому +16

    Six cylinder engine 178000 miles. Zero engine problems. Scotty!!! You’re all over the place brother. One video you love the Subaru next video they’re trash

    • @LittleBlueSubie
      @LittleBlueSubie 2 місяці тому +3

      Well, I have a 2012, 4 cylinder (THIS CAR), and CR states they tend to suck oil. It depends on the engine a lot. That said, MY car is running well, but one car cannot set the example for all others. This is an "old" car now.

  • @MRBUCKY12345
    @MRBUCKY12345 10 місяців тому +74

    I bought my wife a 2000 legacy 10. Years ago. She has 260,000. Only normal maintenance. She loves it

  • @williamwilson1834
    @williamwilson1834 10 місяців тому +28

    I own a 2003 Subaru forester with 200,000 miles and still runs great.

    • @soundsolutions
      @soundsolutions 9 місяців тому +1

      So do I ❤

    • @mofoblitz7482
      @mofoblitz7482 5 місяців тому

      They're still great cars like Toyotas you just have to replace the head gaskets if theyre from the 2000s which you can learn to do urself

  • @xyz-md2mv
    @xyz-md2mv 10 місяців тому +45

    265 000 miles on my 98 Legacy STW. 2.5 AT. No problems, just maintance. Great car.

  • @robbflynn4325
    @robbflynn4325 10 місяців тому +43

    Have a 2019 Forester. Bought it new. Nearly 100,000 miles. Zero issues. I change engine oil and filter every 5,000 miles. Burns no oil. Averages 30 mpg. I'm really happy with it, although I wanted an RAV4, but my wife preferred the Forester.

    • @growingup4487
      @growingup4487 10 місяців тому +6

      following the extended oil changes subaru thinks you need is what starts the oil burning and sludge

    • @a1orski
      @a1orski 10 місяців тому +4

      I've heard wives can be somewhat influential!

    • @wrxomg
      @wrxomg 10 місяців тому +4

      rav4 drivers suck, your wife saved you😂

    • @Myjungleloveoeoeoe
      @Myjungleloveoeoeoe 10 місяців тому +3

      The Rav 4 sucks. I rented one. I wished for my outback every day.

    • @robbflynn4325
      @robbflynn4325 10 місяців тому +4

      @@Myjungleloveoeoeoe Subaru are nicer to drive but these days I prefer reliability. My ride is a 2004 Sequoia. Boring and heavy on gas but very reliable, and picked it up cheap.

  • @brianeighties4481
    @brianeighties4481 10 місяців тому +11

    Hey Scotty, people often neglect to change the pcv valve on these Subarus causing most of the oil leaks. Change that thing every 60k miles they’re cheap and easy to do.

    • @dezinedude1417
      @dezinedude1417 10 місяців тому +6

      Easy enough to find the PCV and clean it,.... DIY.

    • @soundsolutions
      @soundsolutions 9 місяців тому +2

      Exactly💯

  • @NVRAMboi
    @NVRAMboi 10 місяців тому +50

    I've owned both a Subaru and Mazda, and both were solid and made it well past 100k. I've owned even more Toyotas, but now that Toyota (and Honda) are pricing themselves as premium brands, those days are probably over. Also very happy with my V6 Frontier that I now have (because Tacoma prices went into geo-stationary orbit). Thanks Scotty.

    • @WhiteRabbitProphecies
      @WhiteRabbitProphecies 9 місяців тому +1

      My 2018 2.7 Tacoma access was $ 28,500. plus tax. In American bucks it was about $ 22,500. EXPENSIVE !!
      I only have 40 Kilometres or 25,000 miles and it's worth 45,000 now because of inflation and because it's not a crappy GM or Hyundai fire truck. lol
      If you marry a cheap easy girl it will cost you half a house when she bangs the neighbours. lol

  • @Subie-Driver
    @Subie-Driver 10 місяців тому +4

    We drove our 2011 outback 11 years and 255,000…engine was great! Our current 2018 crosstrek has 148,000km…been flawless. Our 2022 forester I expect to be just as reliable.

  • @Mike-q8u8p
    @Mike-q8u8p 10 місяців тому +2

    On our third Subaru Forester. Had an ignition coil go, and it took out both catalytic converters. Subaru replaced both free of charge. Had an air conditioning hose leak cost a few hundred to replace. No other problems. Loyal to Subaru!

  • @jeffer1101
    @jeffer1101 10 місяців тому +13

    Subaru doesn't use silicone to seal the engine components instead of gaskets, they use RTV. RTV's life expectancy is about 40 years. It's fine. The important thing is to do your regular maintenance and change the oil and filter regularly (like 5,000 miles). Also, change the CVT and diff fluids every 5 years or 60,000 miles. That will also help prevent issues with the CVT (if equipped).

    • @Myjungleloveoeoeoe
      @Myjungleloveoeoeoe 10 місяців тому +1

      Agree, however I change my diff oil at 30k

    • @jeffer1101
      @jeffer1101 10 місяців тому +3

      @@Myjungleloveoeoeoe Even better, especially if your vehicle gets a little more "heavy" use.

    • @Myjungleloveoeoeoe
      @Myjungleloveoeoeoe 10 місяців тому +1

      @@jeffer1101 much trail driving

    • @Mach141
      @Mach141 10 місяців тому +1

      Ummm....RTV is silicone.

    • @jeffer1101
      @jeffer1101 10 місяців тому +2

      @@Mach141 it's not "regular" silicone though, in the way people talk about it. It's use as a gasket is actually common.

  • @Zach-j8c
    @Zach-j8c 10 місяців тому +8

    I’m a Subaru technician, the newer boxers are completely junk. I’ve had to pull the engine on a wilderness forester with 12k miles to reseal the cam carriers

    • @beastakip1777
      @beastakip1777 10 місяців тому +2

      I got an 06 sti with 183k miles and still runs like a champ, been seeing the talk on subarus being bad for years now but no issues owning mine since 2016. Wonder if it is something about the newer ones

    • @JessicaHess-s2c
      @JessicaHess-s2c 2 місяці тому

      I'd be so grateful for help, as any repair will be debt. My meghanic is not Subaru trained. / how could I have gotten free bloch replacement on my 2011 Forester? was preowned paid off. Now heard rod knocks at 45mph- within couple minutes, stopped accelerating. All lights turned back off that were on dash after car was pushed in neutral- then only red oil lamp symbol stayed

  • @hardikp8954
    @hardikp8954 10 місяців тому +8

    I do have 2015 Subaru Forester with 194k miles. Running good still.

    • @eskieman3948
      @eskieman3948 10 місяців тому +4

      Shhhhhh! There's several Subi-haters in this forum - they'll wet their pants if you tell them this!

    • @JessicaHess-s2c
      @JessicaHess-s2c 2 місяці тому

      I'd be so grateful for help, as any repair will be debt. My meghanic is not Subaru trained. / how could I have gotten free bloch replacement on my 2011 Forester? was preowned paid off. Now heard rod knocks at 45mph- within couple minutes, stopped accelerating. All lights turned back off that were on dash after car was pushed in neutral- then only red oil lamp symbol stayed

  • @mytwocents4892
    @mytwocents4892 10 місяців тому +9

    Some Toyota four cylinder motors had a problem with oil burning years ago

  • @essentialjudge2279
    @essentialjudge2279 10 місяців тому +4

    2010 forester 208000 miles all original parts. Works smooth. Also heated seats means heated windshield wiper melt pads

  • @richardm4706
    @richardm4706 10 місяців тому +11

    My 2016 Forester is serving me well so far. Gets pretty good gas mileage as well.

    • @thow5836
      @thow5836 9 місяців тому +1

      So it hasn't had the glue gasket problem he showed?

    • @richardm4706
      @richardm4706 9 місяців тому

      @@thow5836 - No issues.

  • @lewlewis6511
    @lewlewis6511 9 місяців тому +4

    Here in England the 6 cyl boxers are reckoned to be the best of the lot, certainly my experience, chain drive on the 6 pot too.
    Our 2.5 turbo Forester runs great, still looks new at 15 years.
    Subarus need decent maintenance or they will give trouble, its neglected cars that go wrong, spark plugs are horrible to change but normal maintenance is easy, how many other cars still have 3 dipsticks under the bonnet, engine gearbox and front diff.
    Our Forester even has its own spin on oil filter for the auto gearbox, no need to take the sump off, just refit a new oil filter same as you would doing an engine oil change.
    The downside to them is they arn't good on fuel, but nothing grips or drives like a Subaru, try keeping up with one on wet twisty roads, can't have everything.

  • @marlonrenwick961
    @marlonrenwick961 10 місяців тому +34

    Thats not true about the H6. I have a 07 legacy H6 and NEVER had a problem with that engine. I'm at 204thousand and no issues.

    • @beastakip1777
      @beastakip1777 10 місяців тому +13

      I think a big factor is the person who owns the car and how they treat it. Even a Honda or Toyota engine will blow up before 100k miles if it's abused/not maintained.

    • @marlonrenwick961
      @marlonrenwick961 10 місяців тому +5

      @@beastakip1777 very true. And because of neglect by subaru owners they get a bad rep.

    • @gelatinous6915
      @gelatinous6915 10 місяців тому +3

      The engines themselves are alright, it's the poor cooling due to the small engine bay that causes issues. People that drive carefully tend to do much better with them, but you really never know how well a car has been maintained when you buy used.

    • @AIGeneratedUser
      @AIGeneratedUser 10 місяців тому +4

      Because one means all. Trust me I worked for Subaru for a few years. It’s a dice roll that I wouldn’t take

    • @donreinholz8121
      @donreinholz8121 10 місяців тому +2

      Most people I know have had very good luck with Subaru.

  • @ranger178
    @ranger178 10 місяців тому +4

    my stability control actually worked quite well in a snow storm when trying to get off an exit full of snow.

  • @AnythingJW
    @AnythingJW 10 місяців тому +15

    I would think Subaru is still better than Mitsubishi or Nissan... awhile back Scotty said highly of the CrossTrek and Outback...

  • @Carlos571-em2ff
    @Carlos571-em2ff 10 місяців тому +9

    I'm from Ireland 🇮🇪
    And watching your videos since 2011
    I got a lots of information about cars in your videos 📹
    Keep it up
    Long live and happy

    • @zFA113NNINJA
      @zFA113NNINJA 10 місяців тому

      @@PS-js9oh he wasn't saying he didn't genius. He was just wishing him happiness lmfao... are we really this slow?

    • @zFA113NNINJA
      @zFA113NNINJA 10 місяців тому

      @@PS-js9oh english class exists my guy. Maybe take that first then i'll have somewhat of an idea of what you're saying rn lmfao

  • @luispinto3928
    @luispinto3928 10 місяців тому +3

    Hey Scooty, I have a 2004 sti with 189,000miles still original engine, no oil leaks and no oil burning at all.

    • @Lastbadie
      @Lastbadie 9 місяців тому

      ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

  • @martinb.770
    @martinb.770 10 місяців тому +1

    Other channels clearly tell, it's STRICTLY only the EJ25 = 2.5l engines having the gasket problems, but none of the myriads of EJ20/2.0l (or even smaller ones).

  • @tbone4646
    @tbone4646 9 місяців тому +1

    I've owned a 2012 Impreza with well over 100,000 miles and have never had one problem. A great little car and it has the best all wheel drive system made.

  • @davidwood2387
    @davidwood2387 10 місяців тому +2

    My Subaru and all the Subaru I had ran great . If you have any car over 100.000 miles you it should be payed off. And you are crazy to keep them .

  • @davesmith3884
    @davesmith3884 10 місяців тому +2

    I am on my second Sub Forester. First one was a 2012 I put 165,000 miles on it it used a quart of oil every 1,500 miles. I now have a 2022 with 15,000 mile not problems at the moment. I like the all wheel drive in it because off the area were I live. I believe my next vehicle will be a Corolla hatch back, better fuel economy.

  • @richardtannehill5106
    @richardtannehill5106 9 місяців тому +1

    I have a 15 Forester I've had since new and have 135,000 miles on it with few problems. The 2.5 engine uses about 1/3 qt/5,000 miles between changes. So, no reason to be afraid of Subaru engines.

  • @Peelerusa
    @Peelerusa 10 місяців тому +12

    Scotty is always on the money..
    The latest advice from Scotty that I followed, was to replace my brakes with Akenono ceramic pads and high carbon rotors. Braking in my Camry never feltr felt better! Thank you Scotty..

  • @JeffreyHall-n9s
    @JeffreyHall-n9s 10 місяців тому +4

    Scotty, this is the FB Engine with the same RVT gaskets on the cam carriers. You can tell because of the top mounted filter

  • @nicholassuriano6957
    @nicholassuriano6957 10 місяців тому +4

    I bought a 2017 Impreza brand new.... my first and LAST Subaru! All-Wheel drive was the best ever.... but I had 7 recalls, the rear brakes got messed up and wore the rotor down so they gave me new pads and resurfaced the rotor under warranty. The infotainment system never worked that good. Rust bubbles in the black paint after only 2 years, heat shield rotted away and rattled... coolant was below the low line and the dealer gave me trouble when I asked them to fill it up. The cvt transmission never felt right... you could feel it skip and jerk even when I had cruise control on. And the final straw was when I was driving on the freeway and went to pass someone and when I slowed down the engine made a loud knock/ticking sound and that never went away. I only had 52,000 miles on it so the engine was still under warranty.... but at that point I was done and traded it in for a different brand. Never again Subaru!!!

  • @tyeohno
    @tyeohno 10 місяців тому +36

    Bought a 2.5 non-turbo Impreza brand new back in 2006. Multiple head gasket replacements--along with other issues--some years later have turned me off to Subaru forever.

    • @mplslawnguy3389
      @mplslawnguy3389 10 місяців тому +11

      It's a shame you had to go through all that, but you have real world experience to back up your decision. I'm the same way with Jeep products. Never a-fucking-gain.

    • @josh8oh8
      @josh8oh8 10 місяців тому +6

      I have a friend who owns a repair shop and no kidding, every time I visit him there is always a subaru with some kind of major mechanical failure.

    • @rickjames9524
      @rickjames9524 10 місяців тому +4

      ​@@mplslawnguy3389same with me and Chevy...i even refuse to drive their rentals after my experiences😂😂😂😂

    • @mplslawnguy3389
      @mplslawnguy3389 10 місяців тому +2

      @@rickjames9524 The last Chevy I owned was a '97, but it was a way different company back then. They still made some great vehicles.

  • @andret4403
    @andret4403 10 місяців тому +2

    LOL, i love it when he compares his cars or family cars longevity to another cars. Would some of the longevity be due to the seasoned mechanic taking really good care of the family cars? 😅

  • @CosmicMomentumX
    @CosmicMomentumX 10 місяців тому +2

    I owned a 2006 manual transmission Subaru Forester before I got my Toyota solara 5mt. I had to replace wheel bearings at 150k miles. My 2002 Sequoia 4wd is perfect at 253k miles. So, there's that.

  • @illustriouschin
    @illustriouschin 10 місяців тому +7

    Earlier this year I spent $8,600 at a dealer to get various things repaired or replace for my 2009 Outback. I know my car isn't worth that much in good condition but I wanted to give it one last chance. Unfortunately, even though I asked them to fix whatever was wrong with the engine, it was running just as badly as when I brought it in and it is getting a lot worse so that really screws me.

    • @CROFTY71
      @CROFTY71 10 місяців тому

      what engine just exploded. and what are U mad at

    • @josh8oh8
      @josh8oh8 10 місяців тому +4

      Talk with the manager. They definitely didn't do all the work you guy's agreed upon.

    • @eskieman3948
      @eskieman3948 10 місяців тому +2

      And, this is Subaru's fault? You were HAD, dude, and ANY DEALERSHIP can potentially do that to you if you let them. And, if your Outback was in decent condition, your car was worth more than what you think.

  • @JohnSmith-ti2kp
    @JohnSmith-ti2kp 10 місяців тому +2

    SUV's are station wagons, the name change is for marketing purposes.

  • @frankm7707
    @frankm7707 10 місяців тому +3

    That K series in that CRV is bulletproof. Not like the Honda 1.5l turbo series these days.

  • @millerpeter1991
    @millerpeter1991 10 місяців тому +1

    I have a 2019 Nissan Rogue SV 2.5L 4cyl AWD.
    After doing 80-85 on the GSP, I get roughly 29mpg when rated for 32.
    I prefer AWD simply because I drive in certain conditions better than FWD. My opinion.
    I'm looking at a Subaru WRX, Forester, Honda Civic, Toyota Camry as my next car.

  • @williamevans6522
    @williamevans6522 10 місяців тому +3

    Older year Subys had issues with HG and rings.

  • @petesrules1508
    @petesrules1508 10 місяців тому +4

    My mum had a 1995 Subaru Forester for 35 years until it started having multiple issues, even though it spent a few expensive visits to the repair shop. Car died when my mum died in the 35th year.

  • @senseicorey9979
    @senseicorey9979 10 місяців тому +16

    Drive a subaru in the snow and you'll understand

  • @pduffy83usa
    @pduffy83usa 10 місяців тому +24

    My stepdad's head gasket in his outback blew, I can't remember the milage, but they are known for doing that, those boxer engines.

    • @andrewdalvet6871
      @andrewdalvet6871 10 місяців тому +6

      Just the 2.5 non turbo for certain years. The 2.0, 3.0 and 3.6 along with the turbo 2.5 were all fine

    • @mplslawnguy3389
      @mplslawnguy3389 10 місяців тому +3

      @@andrewdalvet6871 It still happens on them, just less than other years. They're not that great.

    • @andrewdalvet6871
      @andrewdalvet6871 10 місяців тому +3

      @@mplslawnguy3389 well you could realistically argue that head gaskets blow on any vehicle. Besides the n/a 2.5s because of using graphite head gaskets instead of the MLS head gaskets used on the turbo version, none of the other variants of the Subaru boxer blew head gaskets any more frequently than other engines.

    • @mplslawnguy3389
      @mplslawnguy3389 10 місяців тому +2

      @@andrewdalvet6871 I know someone that just bought a newer one that blew a head gasket in the first week, then when they dug deeper, the whole engine was bricked. That's a real world experience, so I'm taking stock in that.

    • @andrewdalvet6871
      @andrewdalvet6871 10 місяців тому

      @@mplslawnguy3389 ig I'm mostly referring to the EJs rather than the newer engines they have

  • @davidvampa496
    @davidvampa496 10 місяців тому +5

    3 guarantees in life:
    Death
    Taxes
    Scotty will get mad

  • @thomasboren3580
    @thomasboren3580 9 місяців тому

    Scotty what is the heck, thought they had problems fixed, I know a young lady who has one and that auto is really good she doesn’t baby it either driving it

  • @mj1234321
    @mj1234321 9 місяців тому

    I got 179k miles out of my 2007 Subaru Legacy but I did have to replace the head gaskets before 100k and they were leaking pretty badly again. Anyway, I just traded it in on a '23 Mazda 3 Premium AWD sedan. It's a nice upgrade!

  • @VKSgtSLaughter
    @VKSgtSLaughter 10 місяців тому +5

    HEY... that's my car!
    Great review Scotty!

  • @dubbschultz1
    @dubbschultz1 10 місяців тому +3

    Scotty im like you, where's the temperature gauge? 😂

  • @treeandaturd
    @treeandaturd 10 місяців тому +4

    i was talking to guy who was looking at my neighbors house for sale and he was driving an old subara with in excess of 274,000 miles on it. everybody was telling him to get rid of it, but he had no intention of getting rid of that car as it still runs and drives great.of

    • @eskieman3948
      @eskieman3948 10 місяців тому +1

      Smart fellow. There's two very old Outbacks in our neighborhood, both way over 200k, and the owners are happy with them.

  • @michaelnomura5196
    @michaelnomura5196 10 місяців тому +4

    The only people that buy a Subaru are the ones who can’t afford a Toyota.

    • @eskieman3948
      @eskieman3948 10 місяців тому +1

      Little boi, many Subarus cost MORE than cheaply made Toyotas. Now, get off mommy's PC, and go to bed.....

    • @michaelnomura5196
      @michaelnomura5196 10 місяців тому

      @@eskieman3948 👍Not counting the Subaru in the repair shop.

    • @m3chanist
      @m3chanist 4 місяці тому

      Pfft, I replaced my camry and sw20 with a Forester and have never regretted it. So much more vehicle than both of them combined.

  • @honeyflo88
    @honeyflo88 10 місяців тому

    Iv known many of those engines do 200K plus without issues, but they are not forgiving with abuse. Toyota on the other hand are bullet proof and you really need to drive them hard without oil and coolant for them to go south. Honda just lost being up there for burning out engines due to bad manufacture with the new recall of 250K vehicles.

  • @jaa4742
    @jaa4742 10 місяців тому +3

    2014 Forester was crap. Subaru did not stand behind that one. CVT was crap. Head gasket crap. Burned oil like crazy.

    • @Walawaliguili97
      @Walawaliguili97 7 місяців тому

      I have a 2018 I bought because I heard “avoid the earlier years of the SJ because CVT failures and Oil Consumption.” I figured, well I’ll just go to the last year. Only have 50k miles but the only issue I’ve had was a loose rattling heat shield over the exhaust manifold which is almost an inevitability of 2.5i Subarus. Oil consumption is fine, same as when it was new, and the CVT has been no issue.

    • @joenaps104
      @joenaps104 15 днів тому

      ​@Walawaliguihavli97 have 2018 as well no issues so far

  • @raymondb4448
    @raymondb4448 10 місяців тому +3

    I bought a brand new 2013 Forester that burned a quart of oil every 1500 miles. Dropped it like a hot potato after a year of owning it. Never again.

  • @hutchfromba
    @hutchfromba 10 місяців тому +25

    I love the durability of a Subaru. Thanks Scotty.

    • @lukekirb4076
      @lukekirb4076 10 місяців тому +5

      Said no one ever

    • @mrgurulittle7000
      @mrgurulittle7000 10 місяців тому +7

      Subaru’s are very durable.

    • @lukekirb4076
      @lukekirb4076 10 місяців тому +3

      @@mrgurulittle7000 compared to a Toyota? No way dude

    • @JoseDiaz-qw7mg
      @JoseDiaz-qw7mg 10 місяців тому +1

      They were durable until they started using Jatco transmissions 🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @mrgurulittle7000
      @mrgurulittle7000 10 місяців тому +5

      @@lukekirb4076Nobody compares to Toyota. But they still are very reliable cars.

  • @joshuablackman5171
    @joshuablackman5171 4 місяці тому

    120,000 miles on my 16 wrx, I drive it like I stoled it, never even changed the oil, runs great😂

  • @toddcathyfranklin4189
    @toddcathyfranklin4189 10 місяців тому +5

    Grandsons subaru leaked so much oil it was well oil sprayed the body was perfect when he sold it to a mechanic who put another motor in it

    • @presidentcovfefe
      @presidentcovfefe 10 місяців тому +3

      Same with my cousins Subarus. They’re junk

  • @Callipygous1975
    @Callipygous1975 10 місяців тому +2

    "not bad for 161,000", but it has a new engine with a lot less than that.😕

  • @adkforester5428
    @adkforester5428 10 місяців тому +3

    Subaru still makes a compelling value play here in the Northeast. Need a safe all weather roomy vehicle to haul 2 kids and a dog around town and up to the mountain's cant beat Forester for 28k with heated seats and AWD.

  • @michaeltipton5500
    @michaeltipton5500 10 місяців тому +5

    One of Scotty's test drives and you will be carbon free.

  • @swordfish.7812
    @swordfish.7812 10 місяців тому +7

    I'm not a mechanic. I just think stuff that is simple is harder to break and last longer, easier to fix. So I just want a 2wd.

    • @xyz-md2mv
      @xyz-md2mv 10 місяців тому +6

      Subaru AWD is flawless. Never had any issue in my 30 years of experience. Extremely reliable system, even if under heavy winter load in my case.

    • @honeyflo88
      @honeyflo88 10 місяців тому +1

      the last thing youll need to worry about is AWD for Subaru they perfected it over 60 years

    • @Jez4prez1
      @Jez4prez1 10 місяців тому +1

      yeah the driveline is really really solid in Subaru. Driveline and transmission (6 speed STI) both top notch. It's the engine (and usually specific years) that are less reliable, or susceptible to bad treatment. But even the EJ20 / 2 litre is very reliable. End of the day Subaru are still usually in top 10 for reliability rankings.

  • @theuniversegalaxynba
    @theuniversegalaxynba 10 місяців тому +3

    Always buy Honda or Toyota then.

  • @vicant2961
    @vicant2961 7 місяців тому

    Had a 2003 outback 380 000km and completely dry engine

  • @BigEightiesNewWave
    @BigEightiesNewWave 10 місяців тому +1

    My 2006 had ghostwalking unsafe handling. Subaru could not fix it so dumped it at a CARMAX.

    • @eskieman3948
      @eskieman3948 10 місяців тому

      No - the dealership you took it to couldn't fix it, so instead of taking it to another dealership, Subaru mechanic, or calling Subaru Corporate (yes, they would have helped you!), you dumped it. Got it.

  • @nslcap
    @nslcap 10 місяців тому

    I blew one up last week. Rod knock at 68000 on a 15. I maintained it meticulously. Rod knocked Anyway. Dealer wants 10k. I say no way.

  • @MrDdaland
    @MrDdaland 10 місяців тому +3

    The thing with Subaru - on the plus side, you can pull an engine fairly quickly with basic tools - think the last time I did took a hour or so
    On the bad side, you have to pull the engine (or at least get everything loosened up) for several things you wouldn't ordinarily need to

  • @angelbetances1820
    @angelbetances1820 10 місяців тому

    I have very bad experience with a Subaru outback transmission solinoid and torque converter. The rock umpiniun went off. 2011 110.000 miles it was a lemon. I will never buy a used Subaru outback ever

    • @eskieman3948
      @eskieman3948 10 місяців тому

      No one cares what you do aside from your fairy tales.

  • @patrickkerner1471
    @patrickkerner1471 10 місяців тому +1

    Just had my 2010 Subaru Impreza EJ25 blow a head gasket at 138,000 miles. Never buying a Subaru Again. Had 3 in past but seeing how they don't take responsability for inferior parts tells me it's time to part ways. I've maintained it meticulously but knew this was coming based on youtube.

  • @MarioGarcia-wr4qs
    @MarioGarcia-wr4qs 9 місяців тому

    Scotty, I love your videos but I have to tell you there’s Subaru out there with 200 up to 349,000 miles is the highest marked Subu vehicle it’s all about maintenance oil change into and preventive maintenance. Honda had many recalls many problems, so has Toyota.

  • @ChrisStumer
    @ChrisStumer 10 місяців тому

    Timing belts need to be replaced.

  • @CHixon
    @CHixon 10 місяців тому

    The problem is that manufacturers aren't following SAE standards. No one does anymore because manufacturers are global now and cannot follow SAE standards. SAE does not dictate standards anymore, they have no authority. Engineers have no interest in meeting now that the internet is around.

  • @rogerramjet7729
    @rogerramjet7729 10 місяців тому +6

    Guessing it was a 2.5L engine. The ej25, particularly the turbos, are grenades. I had one do a big end at 70k miles, and its acommon issue.
    The ej20 was pretty good, but they screwed up the oil system in the ej25 series

    • @PedroPerez-jx7rm
      @PedroPerez-jx7rm 10 місяців тому +1

      ej20= 2.0L engine :)

    • @growingup4487
      @growingup4487 10 місяців тому +1

      this one has the fb25 with low friction piston rings, the ej25 of ej20 are very strong

    • @rogerramjet7729
      @rogerramjet7729 10 місяців тому

      @@growingup4487 the ej25t was a huge problem, Subaru USA had a class action law suit against them over this engine.
      Oh, and the dead ej255 engine sitting on my garage floor.

  • @txtchjmb29
    @txtchjmb29 10 місяців тому +1

    Scotty is that CRV your new vehicle for your Rhode Island house?

  • @Mercurefamilyvlogs
    @Mercurefamilyvlogs 10 місяців тому +2

    Goodbye

  • @rcdyer
    @rcdyer 10 місяців тому

    My folks just bought a new one because BOTH there 15-20 year old ones now have BLOWN head "gaskets"..

    • @eskieman3948
      @eskieman3948 10 місяців тому +1

      Just like our 2003 Toyota Camry.

  • @gcrauwels941
    @gcrauwels941 10 місяців тому

    Wheel bearings are no fun on those.

  • @Doc1855
    @Doc1855 10 місяців тому

    In 25 the Forester will be offered with a hybrid system from the Rav, so in 26-27, we’ll sell my wife’s Outback and buy her a new Forester Touring Hybrid.
    Then we’ll wait until 29-30, sell my 19 Forester Touring and buy a new Soltera. My wife will drive the Soltera and I’ll start driving her Forester Hybrid.
    My wife is a nurse and the hospital where she works allows staff to recharge their EVs for free.
    This way it won’t cost us anything for her commute.
    Yes we know that when our Subie’s start leaking oil, we’ll sell them and replace them with another Subaru.
    After switching from Toyota’s to Subaru’s we save $1,200 per year on our insurance premiums. The Outback and Forester are the safest vehicles on the road, have the best traction and around our area they hold up on resale.
    So at our age safety is very high on our list, even though we know that we’ll have to replace them more often than we had to replace our Toyota’s.

  • @kingjames1586
    @kingjames1586 10 місяців тому +3

    Why Subaru refuse to improve there engines? It’s cut sales potential in half 🤷🏽

  • @MR-si1eq
    @MR-si1eq 10 місяців тому +2

    So there's no chance it was just a fluke it went out? I'm sure Toyota has a few flukes. I'm just saying.

    • @eskieman3948
      @eskieman3948 10 місяців тому

      Toyota has had A LOT OF "FLUKES".

  • @jjrox8930
    @jjrox8930 10 місяців тому +2

    Do you think Subaru wiuld go back to using gaskets? If they do i would consider getting one. If i didn't need a pick up truck.

  • @charlessommers7218
    @charlessommers7218 10 місяців тому

    Good show 👍

  • @davinp
    @davinp 10 місяців тому +1

    The 2009-2014 Honda Fit doesn't have a temperature gauge either. Instead there is a light in the bottom left that is lit when the engine is cold. When the engine warms it goes off.

  • @jonnyjo
    @jonnyjo 10 місяців тому +7

    Almost 6M ! 🎉

  • @ashnewbrunswick
    @ashnewbrunswick 10 місяців тому +1

    Brought to North America by Malcolm Bricklin.

  • @caseyhiggins5364
    @caseyhiggins5364 10 місяців тому

    you actually can switch all subarus to front wheel drive

  • @JessicaHess-s2c
    @JessicaHess-s2c 2 місяці тому

    how could I have gotten free bloch replacement on my 2011 Forester? was preowned paid off. Now heard rod knocks at 45mph- within couple minutes, stopped accelerating. All lights turned back off that were on dash after car was pushed in neutral- then only red oil lamp symbol stayed

  • @sharpshooter012345
    @sharpshooter012345 10 місяців тому +9

    If you wanna live a long life then buy a Toyota.

  • @JamesBlume-p4b
    @JamesBlume-p4b 10 місяців тому +8

    Scott, u forgot to mention Subaru is more expensive to maintain too!

  • @Musicreach101
    @Musicreach101 10 місяців тому +11

    I spun the main bearing on my Subaru WRX Sti.. $24,000 repair bill. I’ll never own another one.

  • @williamschmitz971
    @williamschmitz971 10 місяців тому +2

    I don’t understand why Subaru doesn’t use head gaskets and valve cover gaskets! They are not that expensive!!

  • @drsingingeagle
    @drsingingeagle 10 місяців тому +4

    I listened! In fact, I ain't buying _any_ new cars!

  • @123Rockchild
    @123Rockchild 10 місяців тому +3

    The Subaru boxer engine scared me off when I was looking for a new car.

    • @eskieman3948
      @eskieman3948 10 місяців тому +1

      Why? Would you buy a Porsche if the price was right? If so, your comment is pretty lame.

  • @RobertP-kk5ou
    @RobertP-kk5ou 10 місяців тому +1

    Damn that Matrix looks great 👍"Can't argue that"

  • @thow5836
    @thow5836 9 місяців тому

    Do the 2014 Foresters have the same gasket glue problem?

  • @lamper2
    @lamper2 10 місяців тому

    I have a 2012 Forester with 83,000 miles. one bad strut-had to of course buy two was the biggest expense. Why can't they make a screen to prevent leaves from getting inside the engine compartment? It's the only thing i know how to fix however.

  • @ranger178
    @ranger178 10 місяців тому

    well, something to look forward to in my 2012 legacy which will fail first the engine or the CVT transmission.

  • @johnmonk66
    @johnmonk66 5 місяців тому

    What about 2006, crap too?

  • @tedingram516
    @tedingram516 10 місяців тому +1

    I don't quite understand why you tube would take that down. The rules and regulations change quicker than I can keep up with let alone understand. Dang it's tough getting old. 🤔👍✌

  • @two4u443
    @two4u443 10 місяців тому +2

    Awesome!

  • @Brentastrophe
    @Brentastrophe 10 місяців тому +1

    Surprise kitty rolling in teh sun behind the honda crv :D

  • @streetfightertutorial
    @streetfightertutorial 10 місяців тому +5

    Thanks for your public service Scotty and have a good day!

  • @LicPlate8VPL158
    @LicPlate8VPL158 10 місяців тому +3

    my 2021 crosstrek base's CVT is failing at just under 20k miles. The dealership said its still within specs and doesnt need a fix (they don't want it to get to lemon law territory). I really regret getting this car :/

    • @eskieman3948
      @eskieman3948 10 місяців тому

      Sure you do....... 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

  • @AlexAlex-gs1xh
    @AlexAlex-gs1xh 10 місяців тому

    I am telling you he is sponsered and paid by toyota and honda because he never says bad things about them subarus are japaneese too they are also good and reliable and only cars that come standard in all wheel drive all the other companies charge extra for it so they end up slightly cheaper and plus if it snows then i wont trust a FWD or RWD i only trust all wheel drive and i wont pay extra for all wheel drive on a camry or corolla because a camry with all wheel drive would cost more than a subaru legacy. Even the impreza that is now just a hatchback comes standard with all wheel drive

    • @59marck
      @59marck 6 місяців тому

      Toyota own 20% of Subaru shares. If we are to believe what you are saying, Scotty is walking a fine line... 20 years ago most people where driving 2 wheels drive. To get by in the snow you need a good set of winter tires more than an all wheel drive in my view.Of course ,all wheel drive should do better with the right set of tires. Especially a Subaru. Cheers!