How long subaru engine last

Thanks a bunch! The price and the time on the market do not really concern me, but you still just cant buy that Subaru Forester or any other car without having a pre purchase inspection done. Thanks for your website, Justin, I just discovered it. You clearly know Subarus to every individual part and system, nice to scan the blogs. I have a Outback with about , miles.

Having done so, my Sub. I am about to take it on a spring desert camping trip no rock-climbing, however! I do have a very, very slow leak in the power steering system; not the reservoir, that was replaced. Not a cheap fix, personal funds are a bit low, so we monitor it carefully for now — no change in three years, actually.

I also get high quality tires at replacement time — not items for cutting corners on. Hi, Justin! I have seen your posts on Subaru and you put a lot of clarity in the answers to the queries on Subaru. I would like to go for a Subaru but wouls like to inspect from an independent Subaru expert. Can you suggest some good ones in salt Lake city Utah. At the mileage you have I would want to make sure the coolant is changed and the proper Blue Subaru coolant is used. Its pretty close to the k mark which would be all fluids, filters and spark plugs.

I love that you included where you are from. I have been to Casper, its a very beautiful area and a great place to own a Subaru. Husband hates it because it guzzles oil 7 litres and we recently had to fix serpentine belt when power steering went out and fix suspension live in Atlanta and roads are poorly maintained.

Who is right? I have not heard from any professionals that there is problem with it. Are there documented issues of Subaru transmissions failing on this model after a certain mileage? The 3. It requires 7 Quarts of oil at the oil change interval, but there is no way it guzzles 7 quarts of oil in between oil changes? The Belt idler and tensioner is typical and will happen every k or so. It would have made noise prior to failing. I love your article above, Justin. What is the life I can still expect out of this car for my son?

I do regular maintenance and simple tricks to keep the motor cooler, but what are your suggestions and ideas on this buggy? I just bought a Lil impreza with km.

I need your advice please!!! My wife has wanted a Subaru for a year and we our about to pull the trigger on one Thursday. Lease company shows all regular maintenance done nothing major. What should I be looking for? Last question do you know any Subaru mechanics in Kansas City area?

Thank You!!!!! If they are not leaking now they may or may not in the future. Any other car in the class will need its fair share of service and repairs over a like time frame. I have a Forester with 60, miles and a turbo engine. I am wondering if this is a good year for Subaru and how long can I expect this to last. I am trying to decide whether to trade in now? So far I have had to replace the radiator and there is a funny noise in the back like something is rolling across the back when I take wide turns but no one can find anything lose or anything to say what is causing this?

The 2. Im sorry but I cant think of anything in regards to the noise either without listening for it my self. Thank you so much for all your valuable information on your site! Its a WRX. I personally knew that the owner took excellent care of the car. But at such a high mileage, what should I look out for before closing the deal?

Hi, I am in a similar situation as Tanya above. I am looking at used subarus and I found a good one at a very good price. It looks and runs great but I am concerned of the remainder life. How much life can I expect of this forester with K? Provided it has been carefully maintained. There is some risk in buying any car with k, even if the HG are never an issue, there could be other expenses. Is that a good price and what are the chances of getting over 5 more years out of it? Like I had mentioned via email as well.

In theory it sounds like a good solid plan. I have a Forester and have kept up with maintenance with local mechanic Boston. To start, is this a good year for the forester? Any unique maintenance issues you are aware of? Lastly, anything i need to worry about with so much driving. Yes is a good year for the Subaru Forester. Just remember that the maintenance outline in the owners manual is the minimum amount of maintenance you should do, its okay to do more.

Another thing about the cars that are driven like you are, its good to add a fuel system additive here and there. Especially if you are in an area that uses an Ethanol Blend. I went and saw a Subaru Legacy 2. All seems well and the car starts right up. What say you? Will I get two-three years usage out of this car? The miles dont scare me, but the no service record thing is bothersome.

Id still suggest having a pre purchase inspection done so you know what your getting your self into. I wold have it inspected and if the gaskets are dry at 90k, they will most likely stay that way for some time to come.

The uses the Impreza uses the same gasket the rest do prior to the Outback, it was updated in , but obviously some still have issues. I am looking forward to buying a subaru outback. I want to trust you and your experience with Subarus to tell me if what I hear from the salesmen are not just speeches to talk me into buying the vehicle or if subarus are indeed as good as I read in the forum and blog of subaru owners.

I would also want you to give me your honest take on where subaru stand against toyota and honda in terms of reliability and longevity. Despite the Hg issue in other years the engine it self was always capable of going k, but may develop an oil leak from the HG. Its just not responsible for me to tell you one way or the other how it will go with the new engine until there have been thousands of them driven tens of thousands of miles, this is where I will always be different than a car salesman.

Part of this is its not every Toyota or Honda that will have an issue, but a few engines spread over many more models than Subaru offers. Meaning if you buy an Subaru Outback, Legacy Impreza, Forester etc, its most likely going to have a 2. Wheres as with the Toyota its a window of V6 engines and with the Honda Civic that have the some problems. Because I work in the Industry I know that the Honda, Toyota and Subaru all make solid cars, there are trade offs however.

He now regrets that a bit as he has had some issues as its the first year of a refresh for the CRV. If you buy a Outback, you will have a warranty and if before the warranty expires it has not been a good car for you than I would go a different route. If it has you will most likely continue to have the same experience. The same advice rings true for a Honda or Toyota you might also consider.

I want to thank you for answering me with that level of honesty. People like you are not encountered at every corner. So much information in your answer… If you were in NY you would sure be my mechanic. I am looking into buying a 03 forester here in New Zealand.

Around K miles. I saw a sticker under the hood saying the timing belt was done at K miles sometime in I did a carjam similar to carfax in the US and seems like the car was a company car for about the first 7 years of its life and was driven about miles a day- which makes me believe it is highway miles.

Drives really well for the mileage and things are very solid and snug steering, brakes, manual shifting. Engine seems to have a lot of power. Fresh fluids, very clean leather interior, paint is nice and all over looks solid.

I know HG has not been done on it. I plan to own it for about a year I am here in NZ for only a year or 1. Do you think it will last me that long before anything major comes up? Its just so hard to say with out seeing it, but it sounds like its solid as most company cars are maintained much better than individuals. The price seems fair as well, but I am not that familiar with the Market.

You can look underneath at the HG if they seem dry now they will most likely be that way in a year. However if you would like to fly me into New Zealand I would live to come do a pre purchase inspection for you, Ive always wanted to see where the Lord of the Rings was filmed, LOL. Please I want to buy a used subaru forester with k miles on it in nigeria should I go on to buy?

Any car with k should be treated with a little scrutiny as well. You should inquire to if its had a third timing belt recently, an if the head gaskets have been replaced as well. It will be my daily driver, about 35 miles on the highway daily. Your thoughts on durability? Justin- I have a delema that I hope you can help me with. My daughter just moved to Bend Oregon where she will face way more snow and ice than up here in Portland. She has a 97 V-6 Camry that used to be my parents so I know it was very well maintained.

It has only 95, on it. My good friend is willing to sell me his 97 Subaru with , for a very good price. Her Camry has been great but I worry about her not having the AWD but she is only mainly doing city driving.

Would I be a fool to give up on the Camry? I really want her to have a reliable car and wonder if some repairs will loom a bit quicker with the Subaru. Any imput would be greatly appreciated. Its really about the car, I have no problem generally speaking suggesting a Subaru Legacy GT, even with that mileage, but the car it self must check out ok. Justin, what about a Outback with I believe the head gaskets were replaced a couple of years ago.

It needs struts now but other than that seems clean. How long could we expect it to last if we bought it? In your experience, do you see well maintained Subaru priced above their fair market value?

Market value based on what else is available and supply and demand drive car sales more than the perceived value for Credit Unions trying to make loans they wont be burned on which is what KBB really is.

I see all to often customers gravitating to price rather than value and just not understanding a car priced less might actually be worthless in a couple of months if it ends up needing serous repairs. Used crs can be tricky to navigate. M advice is never based on price its always based on Value.

Make sure it has solid service history Have a pre purchase inspection done by someone who knows the make Dont expect it to not need anything, but go into it knowing what those needs may be Dont gravitate to the lowest price Dont buy cars that were purchased at Auction Only buy local trade ins once you buy it, have the next service done immediately do you have a new base to maintain from.

What used Subaru would you recommend? Some models, or years better than others? Its always about the Car, not the theory. Meaning in theory any Subaru should treat you well, but in reality an abused Subaru will let you down within days of buying it. I like the Turbo models if they have been taken care of, as they are less likely to have HG issues, but more likely to have engine failure if you buy the wrong one. I like the Non Turbo 4 cylinder models as long as its been taken care of, they will most likely develop an oil leak form the Head gaskets at some point in time.

So really what I am telling you is you need to have a prepurchase inspection done by a Independent Subaru Expert, not just take a dealers word for it. And prepare your self to look at a few. I have read on your blog a couple of times about problems associated with poor quality gas. I have done so much research trying to find something concrete about fuel quality.

Some say they are all the same, some say that the top companies, ie. Shell, Chevron, etc. What is your opinion about this? What gas do you recommend or use on your own cars. You can spend your life researching this very thing and never come up with a consensus, this is a very complex issue with no answer.

You can go to an Arco station and not be buying Arco, you could be going to a Chevron station and be buying Arco. Technically speaking the additives in some fuel may be better for your car in some cases, but who watches the additives go in?

Who is making sure that the Fuel delivery truck picked up gas at the right place at the refiner? What should I watch for with this many miles? We need to start out with a prepurchase inspection so you dont buy a car that your un prepared for first of all. From there we need to make sure its up to date on service, and come up with service intervals for you based on how you use the car if it checks out and if you buy it.

Greetings Justin, A local Southern CA Subaru mechanic took a 06 Outback in because the owner does not want to pay for a engine over , miles. There are no records with the car, apparently the fellow had a long everyday freeway commute.

My questions are, is there another area i should be concerned about with that mileage, like the drive train or transmission? Other known issues for the year are the rear wheel bearings, thats about it for the typical every one might need it kind of a thing. So far I really like it. I was wondering what you thought of the new engine? I drive a 99 subaru impreza L 2. I can happily say I just hit the k mark and everyything is runing fine. Only issue I have with vermont, the body is starting to rust out.

Going too patch it the best I can and hope too reach k miles. I will only buy subaru, when the time comes. Which in turn makes me stressed about it. You dont want to inspect ten cars you want to narrow the field a bit and inspect the one you like the best. The to Forester is so similar Id look for the best value and not get hung up on buying the latest model. Service records Clean Auto check or Car fax reports Explainable reason for selling Some reconditioning.

I have a Subaru Outback with k miles. I have had the heads repaired twice. Has anyone else experianced this? Should I cut my losses and send it sailing? I have a Legacy GT with K. Does anyone have any historical data on this model year and longevity predictions? Thanks in advance. I have a Subaru baja 2. As long as you take good care of it most Turbo short blocks will go into the k to k range before the rings or bearings have worn out enough to cause problems.

If you have enhanced the performance with any aftermarket chips or larger Turbo the numbers above will will not be accurate as performance and longevity do not go hand and hand. I have a subaru impreza sportswagon. It is not really in my budget to buy a new car. I have had repeated problems with the engine over the years. My car was overheating quite a bit and I did have work done but it continues to have a problem.

My mechanic says that it is probably the head gasket. I guess I am trying to figure out if this is a decent way to keep this car on the road. I am planning to buy a Subaru forester 2. What is your opinion on this purchase? Please let me know if you know any issues exists with the Subaru forester 2. I have owned subaru before and I will be a customer for life.

However, now that I have a family I am really interested in getting a tribeca. I found a for a great price at k miles.

The Tribeca has been a great car, its really the same drive train as the H6 Outback, just a larger vehicle with a few more creature comforts.. Typically speaking any Outback should make it to k and beyond, each may have a different journey however. A couple questions for ya this morning. First off, do you happen to have some type of directory of reputable Subaru mechanics across the US? Secondly, what are your thoughts on rebuilt titles?

And lastly you have talked a lot about leaky head gaskets. I am fairly technically inclined. Is a leaky head gasket a repair that is best left to a good mechanic, or is it something that I could do at home? And what kind of costs should I expect with this repair, both doing it myself and having a shop do it. Head gaskets can be done at home if you take your time, buy parts form us and as a result get a guide and tech support. I am glad I stumbled onto this site.

I am currently looking at buying a Subaru Legacy 3. It is chain driven and looks and sounds in pretty good nick but as most people I am still nervous that it has done so many kms. Any advice would be appreciated? Any vehicle you are considering should have an inspection. He has been the only owner of it, and keeps up with services and maintenance. I think it falls into that category.

Thank You. Hope to hear from. The can be somewhat known for internal head gaskets failures, and at that mileage most likely they have been done, but that would be a good thing to verify. I m wondering if it can handle 1, miles journey without any issues on the road. The performance is not the same as first.

Ordinarily yes, but I am not sure what you mean by performance not the same? If you think something is wrong you should contact the shop that made the repairs and at least discuss it with them, it could be something simple, it could be something major, it could be that your a little sensitive after putting some serious money into the car and all is well. I have a Outback with , miles. The body and under is in great shape and we have gone through with some of the brakes and suspension elements.

We are diligent with regular maintenance. We just found out we have to do the right head gasket. We are on the fence about doing it or getting another Subaru, thinking about Foresters. I am wondering what kind of a lifespan we should expect if we go with it. I commend you on the wanting to disclose the information to a buyer.

I would use KBB. The to Forester are great cars, but you might think long and hard about just repairing what you already own, unless there is some sort of a compelling reason to buy a used Forester you are really buying something very similar to which you already own.

Just a thought. Hello justin, my husband and I are looking at a subarus wax Wagon with k on it. It runs smooth. What is your thought on buying the car? Do you think the miles are to high and the engine will go? I have a suburu forester With k miles never had any major issues replaced the alternator at k.

I would love this car to see k miles or beyond!! The miles are a little on the high side for a Turbo car, the integrity of the Turbo and shortblock start to come into Question at that kind of mileage. I guess buying the car at a low price might make sense but just know repairs could be in the future. Dear Justin, Firstly, thanks for the great info on your site.

My daughter is going to school near Erie, PA the snowbelt and I am concerned that she have reliable, relatively trouble free transportation. Trolling on autotrader. What do you think about the model, year and,of course, the mileage? She needs this car to last for at least two years and probably would log another , mi.

Thanks, Ann. But having said that its always about the car not the idea of that car. The only way you will know if its okay for your daughter is to have a pre purchase inspection done by someone who really knows Subaru so you can avoid any potential pitfalls. My biggest concerns are Rust on a car of that vintage given your guys climate, and the potential for Head gaskets if they have never been done as the would be prone to internal failures and typically pre k.

I sure hope that helps and wish you the best luck in finding your Daughter a good car for here to use. I had never heard about the gasket issue; however, I had until yesterday a Outback. Unfortunately, when it blew it totally blew. All the seals were leaking and the head gaskets went. It was not fixable at , miles. I think it is a total crap shoot as to how long a car will last. I would buy another Subaru, however. So in a it would most likely leak oil and coolant externally and only fail internally if it over heated as a result of something else such as low fluid levels.

I am confused by the not fixable statement? Did it throw a rod? Has a Subaru shop looked at it or just a generalist? Hi PJ, Just for your information we owned a Subaru Outback Ltd and we drove it until it had , miles and it was still running very well at that time.

Driving better than a friends new Chevy Cavalier I noticed at the time. These vehicles are durable and will last between 13 and 17 years of service before breaking down or needing expensive repairs.

Vehicle longevity can vary greatly and ultimately its down to the owner to get the most life from their car. Boy racers who drive in a fast and aggressive manner and fail to keep oil levels topped up can expect to see our projected numbers reduced whilst conservative drivers who practice regular maintenance might even see the K mark.

Although the current trend of automobiles suggests that rusting occurs less in newer vehicles, newer model years of Impreza, , , and , in particular, have been reported to accumulate rust in relatively low mileage. Alternatively, rust-proofing sprays are widely available and are designed to protect your undercarriage and exposed metal parts. Sprays form a layer to guard against moisture and air and help combat rust due to their anti corrosion properties.

For areas subject to heavy snowfall, such as the Salt Belt States and regions close to the sea, we recommend taking extra precautions to mitigate rust, primarily keeping the vehicle clean. Salt buildup on vehicle surfaces is corrosive, and the sand, dirt and snow that accumulate can trap moisture in wheel wells and underbody structures. You may also be interested in our article: Subaru Impreza in snow and winter driving.

Minivans like the Honda Odyssey are trekking families across the country in roomy, user-friendly comfort. Feel the rush. The big road tripping vehicles offer more cargo room and more seats for extra passengers. The family road trip is still alive and well, but more are opting for these larger family vehicles.

The Subaru Forester and Subaru Outback do not compete with these bigger family-sized vehicles. In the last few years, Subaru has run massive recalls on these popular models, with issues involving corroded brake lines, short-circuiting puddle lights and the industry-wide replacement of Takata airbags. The combined vehicle count for both recalls totals , and as of January , some These recall programs affect several high demand models including the Subaru Outback.

Another recall was issued affecting almost 50, Legacy and Outback models. The problem was an improperly machined steering column that may result in loss of steering control. If you go over 3, miles—you should always change the oil. How do Subarus die? One of the main things you should regularly check out is the CV boots. They tend to get damaged over time. Most of the time, the CV boots blow out at around 75, miles. The CV boots keep both the water and grease out of the joint. However, when they break down, both of those components might get inside the wheels.

The coolant of your vehicle, on the other hand, prevents the engine from overheating during hot weather. Cars have improved over the last decade; however, they still need to be maintained every now and then. This part of your car tends to get damaged over time. As you drive more and more, this little unit will break down. When that happens, the oil will come out of it. Turning the wheel is probably one of the most straightforward tasks when driving, and sometimes we take it for granted.

However, this is not the case when the power steering pump goes bad. It is one of those parts of your vehicle that play a huge role.