That actually explains it very well, thank you. Never had a vehicle in for such major repair before, so I was probably being a little naive.
First Major Repair For The Outback
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That actually explains it very well, thank you. Never had a vehicle in for such major repair before, so I was probably being a little naive.
How many miles have you owned it for? Since I think you mentioned it was recently acquired.
I want to say I bought it with 61, 62k August 2022.
It would probably be different if both jobs were customer-pay.
I am pretty sure that could be worked in on the same retail RO.
It seems to me they should do the plugs at more of a discount since the plugs should be right there for removal.
wemay
Site Donor 2023
Stuff happens....to all makes and models.
You got a good vehicle there. bite the bullet and don't look back. Enjoy that OB.
You got a good vehicle there. bite the bullet and don't look back. Enjoy that OB.
Not really, cam carrier leaks are quite common on the FB motors.
Nick1994
$100 site donor 2024
I understand your frustration. My Genesis is at the dealer with the intake manifold off, I asked to replace the spark plugs while it’s apart and they wanted $650. I told them I want pure labor only and I’ll supply the plugs, so they’re charging either 1 hour or 1.5 hours at $194 per hour. I can’t remember. It’s been there for weeks so who knows.
I do notice on the 2023 Outback loaner the cam carrier cover went to a composite material. They know there's an issue, but those of us with older models are still gonna pay out the nose to repair...
Someone just wanted some additional labor to pad the ticket since warranty doesn’t pay enough.
I changed the plugs in 2012 Outback and Impreza, with out a swivel. Is your engine compartment that much different from previous years?
It's pretty tight and there's an AC line on the drivers side that makes it a total bugger. Last time I had the bottom splash shield off it looks like I have good access from the bottom. I'll get a better spark plug socket and try it from the top first though. I like it better trying on the top rather than the bottom. Wait, that don't sound right...
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Correct.
OVERKILL
$100 Site Donor 2021
Wow, at this low age and mileage?
Not typically from what I've read. I've had really crappy luck with vehicles recently. We're not even going to get into Gma's VW that I maintain...
Yea, not the first time I've said that. However, it has been a pretty versatile vehicle for me. And the winter performance has been great. However, saying that after the warranty is up I'm pretty sure it will no longer darken my garage... Going back to another Toyota...
I've had cars spring an oil leak at fairly low mileage before. It seems to me that this is only a major repair because of the engine layout. I'd love to see Subaru move to a more conventional engine design.
