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Were they leaking fluids on the ground or was the head gasket blown to the combustion chamber?

 

Blown to the combustion chamber and making the car overheat.

So at 109K I had to replace my head gaskets on my 2010 non turbo. My mechanic bought the gaskets from Subaru. The engine is running better than ever. My question is do I have to do this every 100K miles or is it a one time fix?

I love driving my Legacy but I have never had a car with these kind of issues. I worry about the CVT transmission as well. This will be my last Subaru.

 

I have never had any issues with my Toyotas. I gave my Camry to my son and then my daughter. Going strong with 359K miles on it and no major repairs. I currently have an FJ Cruiser and Avalon and they have been bulletproof. Over the years I have had 7 Toyota's and 3 Lexus's and the only replacements have been CV joints and water pumps over 100K miles.

 

I just wish Subaru made a more dependable powertrain.

Was that Subaru or independent dealer????

 

Independent. Subaru was $2500 without head resurface and no water pump or other items. Both gave me a 12 month warranty.

So at 110K my 2010 head gaskets failed. So I payed $2500 for head gaskets replacement that included the heads and valve seats resurfaced, new water pump, thermostat, fan water temp switch, and oil pressure switch. I also had them use the 5th Generation Subaru recommended blue antifreeze. We used Peak OET blue from Autozone.

 

Anyway now my car has much more power and pep when I hit the pedal. Not sure if I am going to have to do this every 100K miles.

I never buy new. I always buy a car that's older than 3 years so I can buy at 50% less than new. Anyway I have been thinking about a used Ford Fusion Sport. AWD with a turbo. Ford quit making them last year.

What is the best brand or kind of spark plug for a 2.5 non turbo?

What does it cost to have the head gaskets replaced on a 2010 2.5 non turbo?

So it is going to cost me $2340 with head machine work and a new water pump. Labor rate here in Vegas is $140/hr. So you guys were right on the money.

What does it cost to have the head gaskets replaced on a 2010 2.5 non turbo?

Other then that that repair you mentioned, have you put that much more money into your car?

 

No it has been my daily driver and I put about 75 highway miles on it each day. Got another call from the mechanic and they had to replace the thermostat as well. So just a bunch of wear and tear items. I wish I had just done the thermostat, radiator cap, and water coolant temp sensor myself and saved a lot of money. They charge $140/hr labor and it adds up quick. So other than timing belt type work it has been a great car. Every time I act up my wife wants to sell me as well.

Great advice. That was the problem. New cap and problem fix.

 

So correction. I thought this was the problem but it started to boil over again. Took it to my mechanic and it turned out to be the water coolant temp sensor. They also found worn out front lower control arms and worn out front sway bar links. $900 later we should be back on the road. My 2010 has 106K miles on it and my wife thinks I should sell it but I do like it so.

The thermostat is used on a daily basis to regulate the engine temperature.

 

I would try replacing the radiator cap 1st.

 

Great advice. That was the problem. New cap and problem fix.

The thermostat is used a daily basis to regulate the engine temperature.

 

I would try replacing the radiator cap 1st.

 

Thank you. That is a great idea.

So my 2010 2.5 Premium non turbo is overheating and coolant coming out of the overflow bottle. 110K miles. Put a new Subaru thermostat in it last year when they did the timing belt. I did not put in a new water pump at the time because the part was not available. Any way I hope it is just a bad thermostat and not a bad head gasket or something more serious. This happened just as I started using the heater this year. I did use the heater last year so I think the thermostat might have went bad.

I was pulled over once for having blue leds on the tag lights

Same here I had the Subaru emblem on my trunk lit with blue LED's. I was pulled over and required to remove them. I replaced the emblem with one that had red LED lights. I don't understand as Lyft and Uber have blue LED lights in the front windshield.

Today I changed my car’s map lights out for LEDs, later i’m changing the dome too. I’m also thinking about adding LEDs to the interior trunk lights and the light under the driver’s door.

 

I changed all the lights to LED's except the brake lights. Don't do the brake lights or it might make you go into limp mode.

I went to the Subaru dealer and paid $300 for a CVT transmission fluid flush. I have 96K miles on it and the mechanic told me the fluid was extremely dirty. When I got my car back it drove so much nicer. A much more solid speed transition. No delays when I speed up and much more responsive. Just thought I would share in case somebody else has been putting it off.

When I do an oil change I put in a quart of Lucas Synthetic Oil Stabilizer with 3.4 quarts of Amsoil Signature Series 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil. I have 93K miles and knock on wood I don't use any oil. The Lucas Stabilizer seems to put a nice seal on the rings and elsewhere. I change the oil and filter once a year.

 

I have read some negative articles about Lucas Oil treatment but they are over 10 years old. I have also read some very positive articles as well. So what are your thoughts? Good or bad?

I have used Amsoil in everything since the 80's. Cars, motorcycles, ATV's, Snowmobiles, Snow blowers, Lawn Mowers, Chainsaw, etc. I live in Las Vegas and it helps with the high heats and I have a cabin in the Utah mountains. So it helps with the extreme cold as well. Great oil, I only change oil once a year so the price is about the same as dino with less oil changes.

Are aFe cold air intakes worth the money? I currently have a K&N filter but was thinking about ordering one of these.

 

 

https://www.amazon.com/aFe-TR-4303P-Takeda-2010-2011-H4-2-5L/dp/B004WNJYC6/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1542699280&sr=1-1&keywords=TR-4303P

Installed new KYB struts at 88K miles.

I have ran the Yokohama Avid Ascend tires for about 6K and they ride very nice. I just did my first rotation and rebalance at Discount Tire and very little wear. They look like new still. I also run them on my Toyota Avalon. I am very happy with them

Brakes look great. How did you make them so clean?

Installed new 19mm Perrin adjustable rear sway bar and heavy duty Moog sway bar links with grease fittings last night. On test drive my Subie turns better now at high speeds with less body roll. All in for both $250. Next new KYB struts. Have struts but need to use daughters boyfriends press to transfer springs. Tried to find Koni struts but they only offered them for the GT model.

Two Questions?

1. Is a rear sway bar worth the expense?

2. Subaru tells me I should do a CVT transmission flush at 90K for $375. Does that sound right?