150k on my 2016, so far zero issues. CVT is running great too. I have been on top of all the maintenance and changed the CVT fluid also. Lets see how far it goes. I might make a review of it on my channel.
I would look for an FB25B from a 2013-2019 Outback/Legacy or 2011-2018 Forester. It's basically a bored out version of the FB20B you have and they share many parts. 175 hp is a descent increase from 148. Not sure if you'd need a different ECU or not. The newer FB25D that's in the is 2020+ Outback/Legacy, 2019+ Forester, and 2021+ 2.5L Crosstrek is direct injected and I think that would bring more complication with the swap. You could go all out and swap a FA24F from the Ascent and Outback Legacy XT for 260 hp, but I would assume they are hard to come by for a reasonable price and your 5MT might not handle the power.
I hear people here bragging about their Subi's making it 130k-170k and they are happy! My Toyota's are barely getting broken in by that time. I bought a Forester thinking they would be on par but after burning a valve (FB25) and doing some research it seems like this is just typical. I'm going to rebuild the heads (if the block is still good), put a few thousand miles on it and sell it. I love everything else about this car but c'mon. And yes, I know about the 2.4 . Good job on the video by the way.
15:44 judging by the amount of sludgy gunk buildup on that tube before you wiped it off, I would say this is an infrequent oil change and Pennzoil motor. I would also suggest changing the PCV every few years or 15-20 thousand miles. When I heard you crank it over it was clear there is no compression so may be a sign of other problems. good luck
Penzoil motor! Haven’t heard someone say that in a while. About 3 or so years ago the api “sn plus” update required that motor oils can no longer include calcium as it was detonating under heavy load and damaging turbo motors. Calcium was the main detergent in most oils 😵💫😵💫 which means pretty much all oil is now going to create that same sludge that we saw the paraffin in the penzoil create.
Hey im just gunna say now after getting the forester. First off as an ex subaru mechanic the new gen of the fb motors are junky but decent. *OIL CHANGES AT 4K MILES AND CHECKING AND ADDING OIL AS NEEDED WILL MAKE THEM LAST* and flushing the cvt at 60k coreectly will keep them on the road
for those saying to swap to an FB25 - that is a really bad idea,. the FB25 are rubbish and the junkyards want stupid money for them. most early FB25 ive worked on burned large amount of oil. i even seen some use a quart in 300 miles. the FB20s are more reliable and dirt cheap - i just got one from a local yard for $300. if you are after power fix it with a used stock engine and then trade it in for a WRX
Toyota customer for about 7 years ( Tacoma mainly ) and sold it- ended up buying a Subaru 2022 Crosstrek. So far I’m loving the ride quality and seems like a capable vehicle for basic off-road adventures. But now seeing this has me wondering if I’ll also regret it.
Love our Tacoma too. And as far as the XV, if you care for it, it'll be just fine. I think ours mainly blew from the how the previous owners took care of it.
@@Irishamble yes. Oil change every 5K Also I do the suggested Subaru maintenance I keep cars a longtime so I’m hoping I reach 200k miles. The only other thing I worry about is the CVT transmission
Excellent vid... new sub here!!! My wife and I own two '16 Crossies... absolutely LOVE them. I found this very informative and entertaining! A recommendation for In the future, for anyone who has to do this, I would put two large sheets of cardboard on the radiator before pulling the motor out... just gives it a layer or two of protection. Well done!
If you are always woeking on your Subaru, of course you wouldn't have engine problems. But statistics (the truth) about boxer engines is they have a ton of quirks. They constantly need attention or rebuilds. It is a terrible engineering issue. You have to pull the whole block if you need to so much as get a valve cover off. Dumb design.
@@markastzm Just to clarify I've never had a powertrain issue on 13 Subarus, the oldest was purchased new in 2003 with 117k of pure NY city miles. In comparison to a 96 Honda Civic which is close to a Toyota Corolla, I would say both the 96 Civic and 03 Outback have been equally reliable upto 120k-ish. The Subaru has differentials to maintain, but it's just fluid. If I was concerned I wouldn't have just bought another Subaru last month.
@@Twitch_Moderator I've heard that before, but I've taken valve covers off in Subarus with no engine removal needed. It's like doing spark plugs. No easy task, but doable. Head gaskets need the engine pulled just because the bolts are longer. If you don't take care of your maintenance, I wouldn't recommend a boxer or some turbos. Where some engines can go 10-12k an oil change with the right synthetic oil, a Subaru is lucky to get 6k. I'm guessing someone went over 6k here or revs up the engine a lot since this 2.0 has little power.
an air-oil-separator should be standard equipment on all Subaru engines. direct injection and pcv systems do not play well with each other. I really need to get an AOS for my WRX, or better a double AOS system
you should definitely contact Subaru of America, this is rare, the transmission issues are what affects these, apart from oil burning at high mileage. maybe they will help you get a discount on a new block. also they may ask for this block.
Hmmm, I have the same vehicle (well the Auto Limited) with 106K miles. I really do not want my engine to blow. Did you drive this hard, or could this be related to the recall on the engine?
Love the channel. Question .The heater core coolant hoses (2) that come out of the firewall and plug into the engine just above the starter. Do they enter the engine as Left to left and right to right. Or do they criss cross? Thanks!
That's Y I don't like any urabuS,, they all typically use the same motor that blows either a head gasket or connecting rod, otherwise any one can drive em, they're comfortable wether your short or tall or heavy they accommodate alot of people but they have the too much common issue of motor failure, you've gotta be mechanically inclined and eager enough to face taking care of it on your own if the warranty has run out
The head gasket issue is more of an ej25, the motors on this is an FB which is typically more reliable, the only issue this have is oil burning at high miles, the issue this have is actually the cvt trans.
Obviously he's the majority of the issue 🤔. He admitted to have blown a couple other motors. And also admitted he may have been a bit rough in his Crosstrek.
Yeah I've thought about that. But not sure how much of the electronics I'd have to change for it to work. And haven't been able to find really anywhere to get a FB25D outside an auction maybe. If you know anyone who's tried anything like that I'd love to see it lol
@@ReadySetProjects You could probably use the new ECU but sadly the 2.5L only comes with the CVT so that will probably be a headache to get around. That said I dream of an FA swap in my trek...
Head gaskets is yesteryear. The fa and fb series motors solved those problems that the ej series was known for. It ended up being due to the graphite head gaskets anyways.
The best safe way to improve power, as suggested by a wrxer, is just to put in a nice mild cam. That’s it, no necessary improvements required to handle higher power boosts. No electronic changes necessary also, Just a slightly livelier more.
Found this video.. now I know lol Crawford performance makes a oil separator breather kit that helps stop the oil consumption problem guess I’ll go with a rav4 lol.
Yeah the XV has been out of commission for a bit. Lol But I have put a catch can on the PCV sytem and I think it will help eliminate the oil consumption and grimy intake issues as seen on the old FB20. But yes, Toyotas are hard to beat haha
My 2013 Subaru xtrek (manual transmission). Just died on me while I was going 60km/hr. I turn the key and ALL the lights on the dashboard light up but the engine doesn’t even turn over….nothing. Any suggestions?
I got a 2022 gold cross trek. When it blows up I’m throwing a 2jz and calling it a day. Subaru engines are known for massive issues past 120k miles lol. They also have the highest resale value of any vehicle within 3 years of purchase.
Great video. This hurts to watch because I had to let go of my '13 Crosstrek at 90k after the transmission solenoid went out. It was covered under warranty, but just wasn't the same after that. I eventually switched to Toyota.
Is it possible to get critical dimensions for both the motor and the engine bay? Either from you or if anyone else down here in the comments knows where to find the information?
My '15 has 129k so when I saw your vid I clicked it. Awesome vid! Waiting impatiently for the next ones and I would love to see what you come up with on adding a little power.
Would a 2.5 be a direct swap with the driveline and tranny? You might look into dropping a 2.5L in there. I would be interested to see what/how much you could bore/stroke the engine, or what more aggressive cam profile you could run. But as far as an engine swap, I'd look into the 2.5
I just put the bolt or nut back where I found it. So like take off the exhaust headers, Put all the bolts back into the head. Then they won't get misplaced. Though the first time I did a motor pull I just labeled and baged everything. It worked, but was really tedious. Now that I'm really familiar with motors, even if I find a stray bolt I didnt put back. I usually can figure out where it went.
@@ReadySetProjects freaking dope stuff I'm just now getting into cars and I'm scared shitless just to replace brakes and rotors. I hope I can get to your level one day and I thank you for documenting this looking forward to the next videos!!
What year is this cause my Impreza hood has two latch spots. The normal one but another that puts the hood at a full 90degree vertical position making engine pulling and bigger jobs easier.
My 2014 made less than 15,000 miles when it died in 2016. To be fair, it was a bright orange XV Crosstrek that was rear-ended while I sat at a red light. It folded like an accordion. I replaced it with a 2017 Outback touring model now with 25,000 miles. I should have never bought the 2017 because it isn't anything near the 2003 Outback I drove for 10 years. Sure it looks pretty but who goes outside beating about nature in a pretty Outback?
Yeah I've heard them called that before. But looking at them on this car they looked bigger and different than the schrader valves ive seen for tires and what not. So thats why i hesitated.
Never owned a Subaru but I find it disgusting how they still manufacture them like this. Especially when they've known about it since the early mid 2000s
@@jdzmfg How much boost and for how long? The FB20 was designed as an economy engine will all lightweight (weak) internals. Your friend will be riding the bus soon.
120k is not so bad. After 13/14 years it is good to change car anyway to get new technologies infotainment system. My Pontiac vibe has 230000 km and runs well. It is now my wifé’s car and i bought a nice Bronco Sport 2021 Badlands. I like the front and rear cameras the blind spot alert, safe breaking, 400w inverters and lot of 12v plugs. Very nice and confortable seat. Very good on road and offroad. Incredible in the snow. Safari roof and big sunroof, apple car play, android auto. .. i can continue ever and ever. After 14 years it is worth the price.
my thoughts, the new engines are boring but last till 200k miles or more without many issues apart from oil burning, the transmission CVT on the other hand....
Almost 80k on my current 2019. Hasnt skipped a beat since I bought it at 50k miles and over a year of daily use) Regular oil changes (4000-6000 miles and use a quality filter) . And change your coolant around 70-100k and itll be fine.
Subaru crosstrek hoods have an extra position for the prop rod, so you don't have to take the hood off. As soon as he took the hood off, I was done watching.
WTF did you do to this car? I have over one MILLION miles on Subarus, and I have replaced exactly ONE set of head gaskets on my '05 Legacy, and then I proceeded to put 200,000 miles on it. This has been the ONLY engine problem I have EVER had with them. I know friends with easily over 200, 300,000 miles on these motors. You are either really unlucky or well, I don't know, negligent? Oh, I see, you overheated it. Thats not the cars problem thats the owners problem. And are you saying that you don't have a temp gauge? I'm calling bullshit on that one. Every Subaru I have ever owned has has a temp gauge. Its weird how people who neglect maintenence or do improper maintenance or midifications on Subarus blame the car, but Toyota can replace millions of frames, strip out millions of head studs, and Honda can have oil dilution leading to engine failure and they get a pass. Boxer engines aren't for everyone, they require proper maintenence.
My 2009 Subaru Forster doesn’t have a temp gauge it has a blue temperature light when cold and I assume if it over heats it would be a red light I have never had happened I have 170,000 miles no problem with my Subaru yet just normal mantis
@@RKmndo That's not entirely true. 2nd gen Crosstreks can only show a temp gauge in the color MFD in the center of the dash, which is only on the Limited trim in the US. The Base, Premium, and Sport don't have the color MFD and the instrument cluster still just has an idiot light.
@@spencermain6686 that's one of the few things i dislike about my 2022 premium. i wanted a manual transmission which doesnt come in the higher trims (stupid they dont offer it). i really dont like idiot lights
Thanks. Theres zero videos on how to fix things on Crosstreks please do more. Like how to replace Mounts, timing chain, tranny flush etc.
Lifting them and putting big tires on em takes a toll on the engine
150k on my 2016, so far zero issues. CVT is running great too. I have been on top of all the maintenance and changed the CVT fluid also. Lets see how far it goes. I might make a review of it on my channel.
At what mileage did you change the CVT fluid please?
I would look for an FB25B from a 2013-2019 Outback/Legacy or 2011-2018 Forester. It's basically a bored out version of the FB20B you have and they share many parts. 175 hp is a descent increase from 148. Not sure if you'd need a different ECU or not. The newer FB25D that's in the is 2020+ Outback/Legacy, 2019+ Forester, and 2021+ 2.5L Crosstrek is direct injected and I think that would bring more complication with the swap.
You could go all out and swap a FA24F from the Ascent and Outback Legacy XT for 260 hp, but I would assume they are hard to come by for a reasonable price and your 5MT might not handle the power.
I hear people here bragging about their Subi's making it 130k-170k and they are happy! My Toyota's are barely getting broken in by that time. I bought a Forester thinking they would be on par but after burning a valve (FB25) and doing some research it seems like this is just typical. I'm going to rebuild the heads (if the block is still good), put a few thousand miles on it and sell it. I love everything else about this car but c'mon. And yes, I know about the 2.4 . Good job on the video by the way.
My wife wants a Crosstrek since it's released. I keep pushing or hold out on this little SUV. But I love this little car.
This is cool to watch. I remember you rebuilding your forerunner transmission way back when and it’s cool to see a full engine pull on camera
I think my camera work has improved a little since then lol
I got 175k on a 2018 forester. I've spent about 8k getting there. Will be my last and only Subaru.
15:44 judging by the amount of sludgy gunk buildup on that tube before you wiped it off, I would say this is an infrequent oil change and Pennzoil motor. I would also suggest changing the PCV every few years or 15-20 thousand miles. When I heard you crank it over it was clear there is no compression so may be a sign of other problems. good luck
Penzoil motor! Haven’t heard someone say that in a while. About 3 or so years ago the api “sn plus” update required that motor oils can no longer include calcium as it was detonating under heavy load and damaging turbo motors. Calcium was the main detergent in most oils 😵💫😵💫 which means pretty much all oil is now going to create that same sludge that we saw the paraffin in the penzoil create.
Our 2015 Crosstrek's engine crapped out at around 71k. The headgasket problem got us. I don't think I will be buying another subaru.
Don't give up on your Subaru just yet. The single layer, graphite coating OEM gaskets will fail every time. Get yourself a triple layer steel gasket.
the rest is usually very well designed
70k miles is a lot for a Subaru. Everyone I know with a Subaru has a major mechanical fault by 60k miles.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q are they older or newer 🤔 My Trek has 138k and still going 🤔
@@user-tb7rn1il3q Do these cars have turbos? Do they get driven hard? Are they tuned? Stock Subarus go for years no issues
Hey im just gunna say now after getting the forester. First off as an ex subaru mechanic the new gen of the fb motors are junky but decent. *OIL CHANGES AT 4K MILES AND CHECKING AND ADDING OIL AS NEEDED WILL MAKE THEM LAST* and flushing the cvt at 60k coreectly will keep them on the road
glad i just got a 6 speed crosstrek now. no more cvt lol
for those saying to swap to an FB25 - that is a really bad idea,. the FB25 are rubbish and the junkyards want stupid money for them. most early FB25 ive worked on burned large amount of oil. i even seen some use a quart in 300 miles. the FB20s are more reliable and dirt cheap - i just got one from a local yard for $300. if you are after power fix it with a used stock engine and then trade it in for a WRX
Toyota customer for about 7 years ( Tacoma mainly ) and sold it- ended up buying a Subaru 2022 Crosstrek. So far I’m loving the ride quality and seems like a capable vehicle for basic off-road adventures. But now seeing this has me wondering if I’ll also regret it.
Love our Tacoma too. And as far as the XV, if you care for it, it'll be just fine. I think ours mainly blew from the how the previous owners took care of it.
mine has 217k miles, still strong
I own a late 2019 model crosstrek premium.
I really hope I don’t get any engine failures.
It’s the first Subaru I’ve ever bought
You're fine as long as you maintain it and don't abuse it, same as any other car.
@@Irishamble yes. Oil change every 5K
Also I do the suggested Subaru maintenance
I keep cars a longtime so I’m hoping
I reach 200k miles. The only other thing
I worry about is the CVT transmission
20:55 that's a fantastic place to shoot an outro. Jutting out the engine bay. 😊😂
Excellent vid... new sub here!!! My wife and I own two '16 Crossies... absolutely LOVE them. I found this very informative and entertaining! A recommendation for In the future, for anyone who has to do this, I would put two large sheets of cardboard on the radiator before pulling the motor out... just gives it a layer or two of protection. Well done!
Amazing work! I love working on cars. I'm always working on our Subaru's, but never had a engine issue so this is fascinating to watch. Best of luck!
If you are always woeking on your Subaru, of course you wouldn't have engine problems. But statistics (the truth) about boxer engines is they have a ton of quirks. They constantly need attention or rebuilds. It is a terrible engineering issue. You have to pull the whole block if you need to so much as get a valve cover off. Dumb design.
@@markastzm Just to clarify I've never had a powertrain issue on 13 Subarus, the oldest was purchased new in 2003 with 117k of pure NY city miles. In comparison to a 96 Honda Civic which is close to a Toyota Corolla, I would say both the 96 Civic and 03 Outback have been equally reliable upto 120k-ish. The Subaru has differentials to maintain, but it's just fluid. If I was concerned I wouldn't have just bought another Subaru last month.
@@Twitch_Moderator I've heard that before, but I've taken valve covers off in Subarus with no engine removal needed. It's like doing spark plugs. No easy task, but doable. Head gaskets need the engine pulled just because the bolts are longer. If you don't take care of your maintenance, I wouldn't recommend a boxer or some turbos. Where some engines can go 10-12k an oil change with the right synthetic oil, a Subaru is lucky to get 6k. I'm guessing someone went over 6k here or revs up the engine a lot since this 2.0 has little power.
Very interesting to see this engine come out.
“we got it out super quick!” Yeah it only took 20 minutes haha
Look into a used 2.5 from a Outback/Forester from a similar year. Ditch the boat anchor that came in it.
an air-oil-separator should be standard equipment on all Subaru engines. direct injection and pcv systems do not play well with each other. I really need to get an AOS for my WRX, or better a double AOS system
you should definitely contact Subaru of America, this is rare, the transmission issues are what affects these, apart from oil burning at high mileage. maybe they will help you get a discount on a new block. also they may ask for this block.
it was low on black oil its not subarus fault the dummy cant change his oil and watch but can rebuild a engine?
@@hottew_twat3963 he bought it used
@@KeithWeast even worse and still not change the oil? but all gung ho about pulling an engine is what I'm saying
Souping Up a Subaru would be difficult on the reliability, at least from what I understand. Maybe that only applies to oversized Turbos?
Fram oil filter? "There's your problem lady"...JK, nice video, hopefully my 2015 will keep going strong!
Hmmm, I have the same vehicle (well the Auto Limited) with 106K miles. I really do not want my engine to blow. Did you drive this hard, or could this be related to the recall on the engine?
Can you put the 2.5 liter engine inside that can be found in the Forester, CrossTrek, and outback? WIll it fit or make any financial sense?
Love the channel. Question .The heater core coolant hoses (2) that come out of the firewall and plug into the engine just above the starter. Do they enter the engine as Left to left and right to right. Or do they criss cross? Thanks!
2018 wrx had ecu failure at 63k. Warranty gone at 60k but they covered it anyways.
That's Y I don't like any urabuS,, they all typically use the same motor that blows either a head gasket or connecting rod, otherwise any one can drive em, they're comfortable wether your short or tall or heavy they accommodate alot of people but they have the too much common issue of motor failure, you've gotta be mechanically inclined and eager enough to face taking care of it on your own if the warranty has run out
120k miles every car can break
The head gasket issue is more of an ej25, the motors on this is an FB which is typically more reliable, the only issue this have is oil burning at high miles, the issue this have is actually the cvt trans.
Obviously he's the majority of the issue 🤔.
He admitted to have blown a couple other motors. And also admitted he may have been a bit rough in his Crosstrek.
You have to keep oil in them. That's the key. Everyone runs them low on oil and then think they suck. If your Subaru blows up, YOU SUCK
@@ekimandersom4478 I have a WRX at 400k and a legacy at 300k 😂 my Toyota at 555k thinks it's cute
I have a 17 year old hummer h3 with 413,000 km still going strong.
I hope mine never dies I love my crosstrek 🥺
my 1999 Forester has 243,000 miles on it & literally doesn't burn oil or leak ANYTHING.
That's a gem of a car. I have driven one a long time ago, super stable at highway speed. Please take good care of it.
@@jamsbong i do, i love this stupid car so much
I mean, they have the FB25D in the latest crosstreks for 182hp instead of the 148 you got....I wonder if it would fit in a 2013.
Yeah I've thought about that. But not sure how much of the electronics I'd have to change for it to work. And haven't been able to find really anywhere to get a FB25D outside an auction maybe. If you know anyone who's tried anything like that I'd love to see it lol
@@ReadySetProjects You could probably use the new ECU but sadly the 2.5L only comes with the CVT so that will probably be a headache to get around. That said I dream of an FA swap in my trek...
Someone did it awhile ago. Worked for Subaru rally team so definitely knows his stuff.
You’d have a better chance with a newer cross trek.
A better bet would be a 2.0L turbo from a wrx
@@wesley0a subaru previously made vehicles with 2.5 and manuals, perhaps the bell housing is the same as the FB20?
Wish you had that 4 runner
I was gonna say, with the all terrain tires I'm wondering where this thing has been driven and how it's been treated.
They typically blow head gaskets at this mileage. You can ask any mechanic who knows what they are talking about. The other thing to go is the cvt.
Head gaskets is yesteryear.
The fa and fb series motors solved those problems that the ej series was known for.
It ended up being due to the graphite head gaskets anyways.
@@SHREDTILLDEAD bullshit
The best safe way to improve power, as suggested by a wrxer, is just to put in a nice mild cam. That’s it, no necessary improvements required to handle higher power boosts. No electronic changes necessary also, Just a slightly livelier more.
Found this video.. now I know lol Crawford performance makes a oil separator breather kit that helps stop the oil consumption problem guess I’ll go with a rav4 lol.
Yeah the XV has been out of commission for a bit. Lol But I have put a catch can on the PCV sytem and I think it will help eliminate the oil consumption and grimy intake issues as seen on the old FB20. But yes, Toyotas are hard to beat haha
@@ReadySetProjects sorry you lost a motor at only 120k most imports are not broke in till at least 200k
Pretty dope! My 2018 running like a champ . Definitely would like to see a turbo setup, seen one on the Facebook groups some guy has a turbo set up
2018 here as well. My only regret was not getting the 6 speed
My 2013 Subaru xtrek (manual transmission). Just died on me while I was going 60km/hr.
I turn the key and ALL the lights on the dashboard light up but the engine doesn’t even turn over….nothing.
Any suggestions?
i have a 13 crosstrek & everyday i worry, im actually on the fence of regretting it but was in a rush to buy a car
I got a 2022 gold cross trek. When it blows up I’m throwing a 2jz and calling it a day. Subaru engines are known for massive issues past 120k miles lol. They also have the highest resale value of any vehicle within 3 years of purchase.
just a crazy thought might be time for a new battery or at least use a wirebrush a bit
Great video. This hurts to watch because I had to let go of my '13 Crosstrek at 90k after the transmission solenoid went out. It was covered under warranty, but just wasn't the same after that. I eventually switched to Toyota.
Is it possible to get critical dimensions for both the motor and the engine bay? Either from you or if anyone else down here in the comments knows where to find the information?
My '15 has 129k so when I saw your vid I clicked it. Awesome vid! Waiting impatiently for the next ones and I would love to see what you come up with on adding a little power.
My 03 WRX wagon has 235,000 miles on original motor never rebuilt
I've seen alot of Subaru vehicles with bad engines is this normal?
You can 100% WRX/STI swap these. Been done up here in Canada. Find a crashed doner car and swap it all over
Ah the joys of owning a Subaru.
🤣
Does the new 2.5 drop in and hook up to the same tranny? Only higher power option I can think of that might be the easiest route.
Would a 2.5 be a direct swap with the driveline and tranny? You might look into dropping a 2.5L in there. I would be interested to see what/how much you could bore/stroke the engine, or what more aggressive cam profile you could run. But as far as an engine swap, I'd look into the 2.5
I'm not fully sure but I do that the 2.5 uses a different tranny. Same tranny in the wrx and the forrester.
How are these Croostreks so popular when the engines and CVTs such garbage?
Popular = hordes of dumb people = No maintenence
I always heard those boxer engines were bulletproof. I guess I was wrong. What failed?
Great Video, I am at 5k with my 22 Crosstrek and loving it.
how tf do you keep track of how you put everything back & what screws go where etc
I just put the bolt or nut back where I found it. So like take off the exhaust headers, Put all the bolts back into the head. Then they won't get misplaced. Though the first time I did a motor pull I just labeled and baged everything. It worked, but was really tedious. Now that I'm really familiar with motors, even if I find a stray bolt I didnt put back. I usually can figure out where it went.
@@ReadySetProjects freaking dope stuff I'm just now getting into cars and I'm scared shitless just to replace brakes and rotors. I hope I can get to your level one day and I thank you for documenting this looking forward to the next videos!!
Probably stomper on it mines still in great shape after putting a ton of miles I baby it
You can hear the leak of compression RIP to that FB motor.
Every Subaru owner should have a spare engine sitting on a stand ready to go. You’re gonna need it sooner or later.
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What year is this cause my Impreza hood has two latch spots. The normal one but another that puts the hood at a full 90degree vertical position making engine pulling and bigger jobs easier.
My 2012 XV (Aussie Crosstrek) has the same thing.
My 2014 made less than 15,000 miles when it died in 2016. To be fair, it was a bright orange XV Crosstrek that was rear-ended while I sat at a red light. It folded like an accordion. I replaced it with a 2017 Outback touring model now with 25,000 miles. I should have never bought the 2017 because it isn't anything near the 2003 Outback I drove for 10 years. Sure it looks pretty but who goes outside beating about nature in a pretty Outback?
Your Crosstrek didn’t just die, it was murdered.
Time to stick a 2.5 L A25A-FKS i4 Toyota in there with the AWD 8-speed UA80E that mates to it. There!! I just fixed every Subaru in the world.
I hope the 2023 edition is better
Yeah, but was it bottom end or middle?? ;)
you do not need to remove the hood on theses. im sure you had your reasons, but just FYI.
Also, change CVT fluid minimum every 36k.
This is a 5MT, not CVT. CVT is good for 60k, Manual is good for 30k like the diffs since there is 1/3 of the fluid.
Fascinating to watch the dog
I have a 2013 Crosstrek XV with 213,000 miles on it and still runs good. I’m sure this will happen to it one day
Sti swapped crosstrek 😎
I used to say if Subaru would build a car with a Toyota engine I'd buy another Subaru.
Well you can get a Toyota with a Subaru engine.
just bought a new 2023 crostreck 200 miles on it so 12000 miles really not good
Great music. Super chill
Timing belt failure. You can hear it when you crank it.
I think those new engines uses chains.
Timing chain
In Subaru engine there is no top,or bottom end. Either side or center ends.😂😂😎🤙
What happened to it anyways? Great video btw.
EZ36 swap.. super gramps style...
I say your oil pump failed or the screws are loose.
I like the national flag of ROC on your wall
I bet the CVT will go next
Plz do an engine and trans swap
I wanted to look at this, but then there were 2 ads, and I didn't
unfortunately we don't have control over that yet, sorry!
"I haven't treated it with the best respect.....(but) I've done pretty good".
- Said while prepping to pull the seized engine
They're called Schrader valves.
Yeah I've heard them called that before. But looking at them on this car they looked bigger and different than the schrader valves ive seen for tires and what not. So thats why i hesitated.
Never owned a Subaru but I find it disgusting how they still manufacture them like this. Especially when they've known about it since the early mid 2000s
It's the owners fault. Engine over heated.
Are there no bolt-on turbo kits for that motor? That's the first possibility I'd explore if you're looking for easy power mods...
Nope, it would destroy the engine. Block is not built to handle the pressure.
@@Infinite_AM wrong, my friend has a turbo kit on his trek
@@jdzmfg How much boost and for how long? The FB20 was designed as an economy engine will all lightweight (weak) internals. Your friend will be riding the bus soon.
@@ericharrison619 im 90% sure he's at like 5lbs of boost
There's at least one company offering a turbo kit. It's around $6K.
120k is not so bad. After 13/14 years it is good to change car anyway to get new technologies infotainment system. My Pontiac vibe has 230000 km and runs well. It is now my wifé’s car and i bought a nice Bronco Sport 2021 Badlands. I like the front and rear cameras the blind spot alert, safe breaking, 400w inverters and lot of 12v plugs. Very nice and confortable seat. Very good on road and offroad. Incredible in the snow. Safari roof and big sunroof, apple car play, android auto. .. i can continue ever and ever. After 14 years it is worth the price.
he said there was a few times when it sounded clanky until it built pressure… dude this engine failure is on you 😂
Previous owner must have really done some work on it for it to go at 120k...
Or, you could just admit that Subaru makes junk engines 🤷🏼
my thoughts, the new engines are boring but last till 200k miles or more without many issues apart from oil burning, the transmission CVT on the other hand....
or that seemingly 2 cups of coolant had something to do with it.
Subarus have more engine out services than any other brand I’ve worked on.
Yeah but motor is super easy to pull
Boxer are like rotary, bulbs engine . I see so much boxer engine that dont make 100k .
Almost 80k on my current 2019. Hasnt skipped a beat since I bought it at 50k miles and over a year of daily use) Regular oil changes (4000-6000 miles and use a quality filter) . And change your coolant around 70-100k and itll be fine.
If I were to buy a Subaru what years should I avoid?
All.
Each model has their own trouble years, I recommend find one you like and then try to look into what commonly fails on them
2012-2014 fb20 impreza and crosstrek are notorious for oil consumption.
Put a turbo EJ in it hehe
where did u get the national flag of ROC?
在台灣
STI swap time
Time for STI engine 😂
Subaru crosstrek hoods have an extra position for the prop rod, so you don't have to take the hood off. As soon as he took the hood off, I was done watching.
How did this company turn to crap so fast.
The owners.
You should look up Mr subaru on youtube and listen to his rant on why subaru engines blow. It's so sad 😂
These issues are why I buy volvo instead. If you can get over the price premium they are much better quality.
WTF did you do to this car?
I have over one MILLION miles on Subarus, and I have replaced exactly ONE set of head gaskets on my '05 Legacy, and then I proceeded to put 200,000 miles on it. This has been the ONLY engine problem I have EVER had with them. I know friends with easily over 200, 300,000 miles on these motors.
You are either really unlucky or well, I don't know, negligent?
Oh, I see, you overheated it.
Thats not the cars problem thats the owners problem.
And are you saying that you don't have a temp gauge? I'm calling bullshit on that one.
Every Subaru I have ever owned has has a temp gauge.
Its weird how people who neglect maintenence or do improper maintenance or midifications on Subarus blame the car, but Toyota can replace millions of frames, strip out millions of head studs, and Honda can have oil dilution leading to engine failure and they get a pass.
Boxer engines aren't for everyone, they require proper maintenence.
The 1st-gen Crosstreks don't have temp gauges. They only have idiot lights...once the car is overheating.
2nd-gen Crosstreks have temp gauges.
My 2009 Subaru Forster doesn’t have a temp gauge it has a blue temperature light when cold and I assume if it over heats it would be a red light I have never had happened I have 170,000 miles no problem with my Subaru yet just normal mantis
You're the only one
@@RKmndo That's not entirely true. 2nd gen Crosstreks can only show a temp gauge in the color MFD in the center of the dash, which is only on the Limited trim in the US. The Base, Premium, and Sport don't have the color MFD and the instrument cluster still just has an idiot light.
@@spencermain6686 that's one of the few things i dislike about my 2022 premium. i wanted a manual transmission which doesnt come in the higher trims (stupid they dont offer it). i really dont like idiot lights
I dont know why they build such an underpowered engine, they could had at least turbocharged it