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I just bought an 07 Subaru Forester xs with 322,000 miles on it. commenting here because idk if you react to comments on old videos. Are there any sneaky things that I should check that could start to show at this kind of mileage? I'm doing all of the obvious. engine mounts, replacing all fluids, and filters, and checking for drivetrain issues such as u joint, and suspension/steering issues like ball joints. Is there anything sneaky that I'm missing which I should also check?
While the car is a 2013, do you think the cross-over passage "o-rings" drying out is due to time, mileage or something else as the prime degrader(?)? Being new to Subaru, will this be a "normal" replacement item in new to plan for with my 2020 WRX? Thank you for considering this and another informative video. v/r
Is there any way to pressure test the coolant system after you install the new o-rings but before you put it all back together?
Thanks for the video, is this similar on the H6?
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I gotta say, cvt subarus are tuned so absurdly badly that I traded my 2023 outback in out of concern for my safety and those around me. I tried 4 new outbacks on extended test drives and each one was a joke. I don't know why people tolerate such negligence and/or incompetence.
Great video as always! Is there a similar o ring on the ej253 and do you have a video on that job? Thanks!
Nice video! Looks like I could do this myself. Our 2015 Forester has lived its entire life in Phoenix so I can only imagine what those o-rings might be like.
Question here. With all the trade ins (specifically wrk model) 2020 2021 with low miles 3k-14k would it be smarter to avoid them because of the drive it like you stole it people with no regard to a break in period? This is strictly a reliability question. i haven't because of the insane prices alone.
So is this a periodic replacement item for the FB or do you think this cars O-rings were defective?
Great video!!!
Man, I never freaking have this difficulty with an LS.
The real scary coolant o-rings are the ones in the upper oil pan on the FB and FA engines. Looks just like a blown head gasket when they go. And, of course, the only way to get to them in to pull the engine since the lower bell housing studs are attached to the upper oil pan…
Looked like a nightmare.
@mrsubaru1387 would you know what material the OEM o-ring made of? would a O-ring made of viton, assuming one is available, be better for longevity? Thanks!