WWP-99 Service Campaign - Cooling System Conditioner - Page 7

Matt Monson · 08-30-2010, 06:35 PM

When they did the service on my car they installed a sticker in the engine bay. I was told that they did that on all cars treated. It should be as easy as popping your hood and looking for the sticker that has the service notice number on it.

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Mavrik · 08-31-2010, 09:06 PM

It is only an 8 year or 100k extension on 99-01 subaru.

very likely any of you know with this issue are beyond the covered time.

oreos · 08-31-2010, 10:28 PM

The thing one get's stuck with is lemon <100k, >8yrs.
No "love" lost, but auto and $s.

icantdrift · 12-30-2010, 11:11 PM

Just found this thread searching online. I have an 04 Legacy Wagon with just over 51k on it, it's now sprung the leak from the driver's side head

Looks like I'll be calling SOA next week to try to deal with it.

bluebee · 01-31-2014, 03:27 PM

I've had two Subarus with head gasket problems, a 1999 which fell into the range of what Subaru admitted, and a 2006. The '99 I traded in at 120k with the blown HG for a new '06 which HG is currently being repaired at 98k.

It's my belief that Subaru realized the problem with HGs of the Phase II 2.5 '98-2003(?) after it started happening in high numbers, offered some assistance and advised adding the cooling conditioner to the cars.

However, I keep hearing of owners (like me) having HG problems after those years. As far as I know, the basic engine design of the 99/06 2.5 was similar, and mechanics I spoken with say the HGs deteriorate at the same place, near the exhaust manifold.
While I haven't spoke with anyone at Subaru of America, the service manager at the dealership would not admit to HG issues with these cars.

While I would have loved to spend the time opening up a dialog with SOA about some assistance, the dealership near me was unaccommodating, and I needed my car fixed asap and went to an independent mech.
So I'm out 3.4k (including HG, timing belt, water pump, etc.).

Grumpy, but not surprised. No car lasts forever without maintenance.

blackfang · 01-31-2014, 07:52 PM

$3400!! Holy ****ed in the balls batman! How much was the dealer wanting to charge?

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08-30-2010, 06:35 PM	#151
Matt Monson Scooby Guru Member#: 832 Join Date: Jan 2000 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Teh Ghetto Garage, CO Vehicle: 99 2.5RS, '85 911 '73 914 and 2012 BRZ	When they did the service on my car they installed a sticker in the engine bay. I was told that they did that on all cars treated. It should be as easy as popping your hood and looking for the sticker that has the service notice number on it. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

08-31-2010, 09:06 PM	#152
Mavrik Scooby Guru Member#: 90347 Join Date: Jul 2005 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Anchorage AK Vehicle: 2013 BRZ & Imp 2.5RS Yamaha FZ8	It is only an 8 year or 100k extension on 99-01 subaru. very likely any of you know with this issue are beyond the covered time.

08-31-2010, 10:28 PM	#153
oreos Scooby Newbie Member#: 184380 Join Date: Jul 2008	The thing one get's stuck with is lemon <100k, >8yrs. No "love" lost, but auto and $s.

12-30-2010, 11:11 PM	#154
icantdrift Scooby Newbie Member#: 197782 Join Date: Dec 2008	Just found this thread searching online. I have an 04 Legacy Wagon with just over 51k on it, it's now sprung the leak from the driver's side head Looks like I'll be calling SOA next week to try to deal with it.

01-31-2014, 03:27 PM	#155
bluebee Scooby Newbie Member#: 380357 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: East Bay, CA Vehicle: 2006 Outback 2.5 AT blue	I've had two Subarus with head gasket problems, a 1999 which fell into the range of what Subaru admitted, and a 2006. The '99 I traded in at 120k with the blown HG for a new '06 which HG is currently being repaired at 98k. It's my belief that Subaru realized the problem with HGs of the Phase II 2.5 '98-2003(?) after it started happening in high numbers, offered some assistance and advised adding the cooling conditioner to the cars. However, I keep hearing of owners (like me) having HG problems after those years. As far as I know, the basic engine design of the 99/06 2.5 was similar, and mechanics I spoken with say the HGs deteriorate at the same place, near the exhaust manifold. While I haven't spoke with anyone at Subaru of America, the service manager at the dealership would not admit to HG issues with these cars. While I would have loved to spend the time opening up a dialog with SOA about some assistance, the dealership near me was unaccommodating, and I needed my car fixed asap and went to an independent mech. So I'm out 3.4k (including HG, timing belt, water pump, etc.). Grumpy, but not surprised. No car lasts forever without maintenance.

01-31-2014, 07:52 PM	#156
blackfang Scooby Guru Member#: 131347 Join Date: Nov 2006 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Richmond Va Vehicle: 2007 Legacy 2.5i SE	$3400!! Holy ****ed in the balls batman! How much was the dealer wanting to charge?