DAP Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 My 2005 Subaru Legacy GT Ltd automatic sedan is no more. After 147454 miles it silently ground up the turbo bearings to a fine power and mixed it with the oil. The first indication I had that this was happening was a check engine light on my way to work. Very shortly after this, the turbo started making strange noises. The next day I took it to a dealer to have it looked at. They said that they drained the oil, and it was grey with aluminum powder. The engine was not yet dead, but given that aluminum powder was being pumped through the engine, it would be soon. The quoted price to put in a new engine was approximately 8k. The car was worth at best 4k in working condition. I sold the car to an auto body shop employee. I was hoping to keep it running for a few more years until the electric car design had matured a bit, but its death forced my hand. I replaced it with a Tesla model 3 performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttnio Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 you'll be happier with the Tesla. lower maintenance through the years. most likely the only torque you'll ever need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Sorry to hear. Best of luck with the new car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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