godwhomismike Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 My Legacy died today. It didn't make it two blocks before it started shuttering, bucking, trying to stall, flashing CEL light, and a horrible burning smell. Dead!!! I wanna cry. - Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melayout Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Sorry to hear that. Engine oil? I keed I keeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 I took it for service at Subaru last weekend. This weekend, I drove it up to Ct and back - no problems. Today - she dies. No warning, well other that the violent seizure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxerGT2.5 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Serves ya right for staying stock. j/k I'm sure it will get worked out at the dealer. Did ya let it warm up? OBAMA......One Big Ass Mistake America! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 Serves ya right for staying stock. j/k I'm sure it will get worked out at the dealer. Did ya let it warm up? My dad had it run for a few minutes while he was waiting for my sister to come outside. It was 61 outside, so it wasn't like it was that cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aczwild Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 what "service" was supposed to be done that didnt get done? Oil change? JDM'd All to hell Thanks Jimmy @ Hkc-Speed.com! RIP Coxx & Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxerGT2.5 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Did it start up again? Any timing belt noise? OBAMA......One Big Ass Mistake America! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 what "service" was supposed to be done that didnt get done? Oil change? Oil change. I'm very anal about the oil changes - they get done every 3K miles on my car by only the dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 Did it start up again? Any timing belt noise? He didn't hear any noises - just a horrible burning stench and the car was shuttering and bucking like a bull and then trying to stall out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melayout Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Engine seized up?? I keed I keeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxerGT2.5 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Engine seized up?? That would blow.... Check the oil and coolant levels. OBAMA......One Big Ass Mistake America! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 warranty still on it? Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aczwild Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Oil change. I'm very anal about the oil changes - they get done every 3K miles on my car by only the dealer.$1000 bucks says they didnt put the oil back in... JDM'd All to hell Thanks Jimmy @ Hkc-Speed.com! RIP Coxx & Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melayout Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Just don't try to start or even turn the key on. I keed I keeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 I'm going to have it flatbedded to Subaru tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 shouldn't they give you another car since it's a lease? This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 warranty still on it? Full - it's bone stock and only has 10,300 miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdogg16 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Sounds like a bad air meter, or IC hose popped off. Did you have the CEL read? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxerGT2.5 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I'm going to have it flatbedded to Subaru tomorrow. check the fluids.....before they take it. OBAMA......One Big Ass Mistake America! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nachowang Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 That's odd... Maybe a squirrel got in. Have you checked the engine bay and see if there's any animal parts inside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melayout Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Then again, it could just be bad plug(s) and a misfire CEL. When they foul or burn up, the car shudders and idles violently. I keed I keeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 how much oil was visible on the dipstick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aczwild Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 check the fluids.....before they take it.+1 if they didnt put the oil in and you see that they didnt and then they try to claim they did, WHAP, you get to use the Heavy bitch stick JDM'd All to hell Thanks Jimmy @ Hkc-Speed.com! RIP Coxx & Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I took it for service at Subaru last weekend. This weekend, I drove it up to Ct and back - no problems. Today - she dies. No warning, well other that the violent seizure. Any oil left in the pan? Any signs of leaking from the drain plug or filter? Oil pressure warning light come on beforehand? People swear they will never take their car to a quick oil change place and opt for the supposedly superior Dealer Service Department but from what I've at seen at dealerships they typically don't have their better mechanics wasting their time doing oil changes. At least if it was due to oil starvation then Subaru can't give you the runaround and try to tell you to take your "issue" up with whoever did the oil change since it was Subaru themselves. Royal PITA but at least it should be a pretty straightforward warranty claim . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 looks like mike may finally get an audi TT.. This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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