Clusk_GTWagon Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 Hey all, apologies if this is the wrong spot to post. Just got my first Subaru today and I couldn't be more happy. It's a 06 GT wagon. Just wanted to say hi and hope to learn a thing or two here. One quick question and I think we got it fixed, but after driving a bit there was white smoke coming from the oil line. We tightened the line and it seemed to eliminate most of it but there is still the smell and very minor smoke. Is it because it's just burning off the spill or should I be concerned? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clusk_GTWagon Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Hey all, apologies if this is the wrong spot to post. Just got my first Subaru today and I couldn't be more happy. It's a 06 GT wagon. Just wanted to say hi and hope to learn a thing or two here. One quick question and I think we got it fixed, but after driving a bit there was white smoke coming from the oil line. We tightened the line and it seemed to eliminate most of it but there is still the smell and very minor smoke. Is it because it's just burning off the spill or should I be concerned? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relative4 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Congrats and welcome! Which oil line? A pic of the exact location might help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustCallMeNick Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Welcome to the forum! You're in the right place. Also might as well put a picture up of your new car. Congratulations on it and congrats on your first Subaru. Not sure what to say about the oil line but always keep an eye on the oil level and be prepared to add a little bit of oil in between changes. Here's a few things to look into sooner rather than later: Changing out the catted uppipe with an uppipe that does not have a catalytic converter. This is a preventative thing on the first few years of Fourth Generation Legacy GT's to avoid catalytic converter pieces/debris from hitting the turbo and causing it to fail.The notorious turbo banjo bolt screen. The reason for this is that it can get clogged and starve the oil of turbo, again causing it to fail. I'm excited for you! What are your thoughts on the car so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 http://people.csail.mit.edu/ilh/vacation/ read my sig. Pay attention to the last part of it. read the sticky's at the top's of the forum's. Ask us before you buy anything for the car. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/idea-web-links-saved-various-parts-219238.html 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dishwasher Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Bienvenidos! Brought to you by Pfizer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pseank Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Welcome, few cars are so wonderful and frustrating but we'll worth it! Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clusk_GTWagon Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 Thanks for the welcome everyone! It seems the problem is gone now, but I'll be keeping an eye on the oil and everything for sure. So far the car has been an absolute blast to drive, and quite the joke among friends (dad wagon). I've always wanted a Subaru, so I'm stoked to have one finally. I'll get a pic up once I figure out how to on here. Also, I love cars, but I'm not super car savvy, So there may be some silly questions asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunny5280 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I'll get a pic up once I figure out how to on here. Also, I love cars, but I'm not super car savvy, So there may be some silly questions asked. Click on the paperclip icon, then click on the "Browse..." button under the "Upload File from your Computer" heading. As for the questions feel free to ask anything. Sometimes something that you think is silly could have major consequences if not attended to. This is a very friendly forum so ask away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clusk_GTWagon Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 Well, here she is! Yesterday was spent peeling off old, gross looking protective crap on the side mirrors. Seemed like that went on forever with goo gone and an old gift card. Tomorrow will be new brakes front and rear and probably a cruise w/ some friends. Day 3 and I'm still in the "OMG I own a Subaru" stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustCallMeNick Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Looking good! I always wanted a wagon like that. I know what you mean. It's exciting. My girlfriend makes fun of me because whenever we go somewhere on the way out to the car like like, "Dang! Look at that Subaru!" Haha but it's my own car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clusk_GTWagon Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 Looking good! I always wanted a wagon like that. I know what you mean. It's exciting. My girlfriend makes fun of me because whenever we go somewhere on the way out to the car like like, "Dang! Look at that Subaru!" Haha but it's my own car. Thanks! I haven't shut up about it since the day I drove it home haha. Luckily, my buddies are all big car guys so they don't mind. As for everyone else...not so lucky. Just having something to call my own and being able to wrench/learn on w/ friends is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustCallMeNick Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Yeah I remember the day I brought my car home with the new bright gold wheels. My non-car friends were appalled haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clusk_GTWagon Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 Yeah I remember the day I brought my car home with the new bright gold wheels. My non-car friends were appalled haha. Haha I can only imagine. My friends in my home state don't really get the whole car thing, but the ones here do. I'm leaning towards gold/bronze wheels at some point. First on the list is a new up pipe and probably a catback system. The money I saved up for a car I didn't end up using (straight swap for my old car) so now it's time to have some fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustCallMeNick Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Reliability first-timing belt and all those good things. Something to consider is that for just a little more than a new catback, you can get a downpipe, accessport, and stage 2 tune. Great way to open up that power a little bit. Catback wont help with performance, only noise, and the exhausts on the wagons tend to have more drone from what I've read on here. Food for thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relative4 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 In addition to the up pipe, get at least a stage 1 tune. In addition to power gains, it will extend the life of your #4 exhaust valves in particular and powertrain in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clusk_GTWagon Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Reliability first-timing belt and all those good things. Something to consider is that for just a little more than a new catback, you can get a downpipe, accessport, and stage 2 tune. Great way to open up that power a little bit. Catback wont help with performance, only noise, and the exhausts on the wagons tend to have more drone from what I've read on here. Food for thought. Me and buddy are doing brakes and all that reliability stuff tomorrow after work. I'll definitely have to look into what you mentioned! I appreciate all of the advice so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clusk_GTWagon Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 In addition to the up pipe, get at least a stage 1 tune. In addition to power gains, it will extend the life of your #4 exhaust valves in particular and powertrain in general. May be a silly question, but how do you go about getting the stage 1 tune and roughly how much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relative4 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Easiest way is buy an AccessPort. V2s are about $300 these days. Or you can go the open source route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clusk_GTWagon Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Easiest way is buy an AccessPort. V2s are about $300 these days. Or you can go the open source route. I'll have to look into that. Thanks for the tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey dent Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Hello I don't really know how to use this or know if I am posting to the right place lol but I just joined the forum and I have a black 2008 Subaru Legacy 2.5i and I have a lot of questions about mods that would love some answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Harvey, there is not much you can do the 2.5i to make it faster. You can make it handle better and stop better...but...it will never be a GT. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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