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How many miles on your CVT? Any Issues?
x1conroe replied to jeffmazz's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
After my CVT was replaced at 94K miles, I hit 102K miles and the CVT went out again. This time with a leak and lots of smoke. Took it back to the dealership and they replaced it again for free. -
How many miles on your CVT? Any Issues?
x1conroe replied to jeffmazz's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
So i hit 94K and noticed a weird noise and i took it into the local dealership. They said it was a problem with the transmission and it was a "known" problem and that Subaru has extended the warranty. They replaced the CVT free of charge. I no longer own the vehicle but it was a couple months ago. -
Coolant overlowing to resevoir tank
x1conroe replied to x1conroe's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
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Coolant overlowing to resevoir tank
x1conroe replied to x1conroe's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
It does spill out of the overflow bottle, thus loosing coolant. It'll go back down when it has been sitting but I'll have to top off anything i've lost. Many thanks for the info! -
Hi Guys, Car: 2013 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium with 94k miles. I have a problem with the coolant overflowing to the reservoir on long drives. 1-2 hour drives will do it. I have not had any signs of overheating (no light, checked my OB2II reader in realtime with a phone app.) The coolant does seem to flow back down once it does sit overnight or so. All signs kinda point to a head gasket, I know. I have ran a combustion tester, BT-500 from Amazon. Came back negative and I used basically all of the liquid. I have replaced the rad cap and the issue still persist. I have taken it to a shop that specialized in Subaru. They also ran the combustion test it came back negative and they replaced the rad cap. They suggested I replace the thermostat and serpentine belt (i was at 90k at the time). So I replaced that, replaced the coolant and even added the coolant conditioner. Same results. They then said the next step is to replace the head gaskets. I agreed to and and a few days before my appointment they realized that my car was a chain driven CVT and not a belt driven CVT. They do not have the tools for it and it was irregular to see a head gasket problem on that car. They then sent me to the local Subaru dealership. Here's the reply from the dealership: "So I talked to them about it, your particular car can be hard to diagnose head gaskets. It is not uncommon for them to pass hydrocarbon tests, which your's has, and there are no other signs showing up. We listened for the gurgling noise from the dash area when hot but did not hear it. Have you tried listening for that after a long trip? We also checked the oil and coolant for signs of intermixing but didn't see it. So it is hard to say because we have not confirmed it, but head gaskets would be the direction we are leaning. I asked about doing the radiator & water pump, the tech said if it was his car he probably wouldn't spend the money on those things because he doesn't think they are the problem, but again hard to say. The only sure way to know about the head gaskets would be to start disassembling the motor, or wait and see if more symptoms start coming up in the future. Let me know if we can help with anything." Would it be worth replacing the radiator and water pump or do all signs definitely point to head gaskets? Could it be a cracked head? Thanks for any input and i hope this has enough detail
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Show off your 5th Gen's aftermarket wheels!!
x1conroe replied to StUpId8000's topic in Legacy Photos (2010 - 2014)
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S #+ - 235/45R/18/XL & Option Lab R716 5x100 - 18x8.5 - 48+ -
Headlight Assy Replacement
x1conroe replied to pseudonym's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
What the hell? Mine had an H7 stamp on mine as well, but it was definitely an H1 fitment. -
How many miles on your CVT? Any Issues?
x1conroe replied to jeffmazz's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
My 13 legacy has 88k miles on it. So far no problems. It has been drained and filled at 30k, again at 60k and i'll be doing it again at 90k. -
Coolant coming out of overflow
x1conroe replied to TwoTone's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
I recently had this same problem. I bought a new radiator cap and that tester linked above. Fortunately I not have a leak. However, I still added the OEM coolant conditioner and topped off the coolant. I'll be keeping an eye on the cooling system over the next few weeks. https://www.amazon.com/Subaru-OEM-Coolant-System-Conditioner/dp/B00WFI0W2Q/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_4?crid=1OLNYD15MKLME&keywords=subaru+coolant+additive&qid=1552941173&s=gateway&sprefix=subaru+coolant+additive%2Caps%2C238&sr=8-4-fkmrnull -
Headlight Assy Replacement
x1conroe replied to pseudonym's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
Seriously, i've gone through at least four sets of H7's in the last two years. -
Headlight Assy Replacement
x1conroe replied to pseudonym's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
I just bought the DNA motoring ones on eBay (black housing and clear corner). I went through the frustration of finding that the original H7 bulbs do not work. CarID (Lumen) are the same exact ones and the spec showed H1. I went out to autozone to find H1's and they did NOT fit. The connector inside has two prongs while H1's normally have 1 pin. Most LEDs will have a huge heatsink that will not fit with the dust cap. I did some research and found these on amazon. They are great so far and work great with the DNA motoring headlamps. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CNZPPC2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Sorry for the crappy photos -
What did you do to your 5th gen today?? -V4
x1conroe replied to SBT's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
Thanks Humble. I'm no longer on facebook. -
What did you do to your 5th gen today?? -V4
x1conroe replied to SBT's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
Here's a pic of the OEM low beam projector Two pics of the aftermarket ones -
What did you do to your 5th gen today?? -V4
x1conroe replied to SBT's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
Picked up this set from eBay. I pulled the bumper and old headlights apart and realized that the H7s do not fit in the low beam projector housing. After doing some research, i found them on another website - https://www.carid.com/2013-subaru-legacy-headlights/lumen-factory-style-headlights-2051170194.html. They call for H1s. I went to autozone to get some H1s. The wiring harness has two prongs and the H1s have one pin? I'm currently looking for a bulb that will work. Car is still apart and I rode my bike to work. -
What did you do to your 5th gen today?? -V4
x1conroe replied to SBT's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
JDM alternator cover -
Official Twilight Blue Metallic thread
x1conroe replied to Scooby Fan's topic in Legacy Photos (2010 - 2014)
Haven't posted in a while -
Official Twilight Blue Metallic thread
x1conroe replied to Scooby Fan's topic in Legacy Photos (2010 - 2014)
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Official Twilight Blue Metallic thread
x1conroe replied to Scooby Fan's topic in Legacy Photos (2010 - 2014)
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Official Twilight Blue Metallic thread
x1conroe replied to Scooby Fan's topic in Legacy Photos (2010 - 2014)
Where are the pictures?