Doing this is good value since most of these parts are worn out if your vehicle has reached +100k miles. Since this is a major repair job requiring the engine to be removed from the vehicle there are a number of additional parts that should be replaced at the same time. Once the bearings are confirmed serviceable the cylinder block oil sump and passages will need to be cleaned of the coolant/oil sludge. If the coolant has contaminated the engine oil the engine bearings should be inspected to make sure they have not been damaged. They have a superior design and sealant coating and should get you another 120k miles from your Subaru. If the head gasket replacement is done before causing serious engine damage we recommend resurfacing the cylinder head surface and using non-factory, aftermarket Fel-Pro head gaskets. THE REPAIRĭepending on how far the head gasket failure has progressed the job can be straight forward, or in worst case, require the engine be replaced. A skilled Subaru mechanic will be able to diagnose the source of the problem. First sign of this problem is milky colored coolant/oil mixture in the coolant overflow tank. This can be head gasket problem, or an internal leak in the oil cooler. With some Subaru models engine oil will get into the cooling system. This sludge quickly destroys the engine bearings and rapidly resulting in catastrophic engine failure. If left long enough coolant can leak into the engine oil, mixing into a thick, milky gray colored milkshake consistency. If the coolant level is not closely watched the engine can overheat and cause serious damage to the engine. The second sign of head gasket failure is a coolant leak between the cylinder head and engine block surfaces. Over time this oil weep becomes a significant oil leak. The first symptom of leaking head gaskets is oil weeping out between the cylinder head and engine block surfaces. The conditioner is intended to extend the life of the head gaskets and plug small leaks as they develop. The life of the coating depends on cooling system maintenance and use of SUBARU brand cooling system conditioner. The factory Subaru head gaskets have a sealant coating that deteriorates over time and typically lasts between 80k and 120k miles. Subaru 2.5-liter engines have head gasket problems caused by poor design of the cylinder head and head gasket. That's just another example of the transparent and honest way we do business! THE PROBLEM The only thing Brandie forgot to mention was that we send photos or videos of what we find wrong and progress updates so you know what needs fixing and the status of your repair work. Will definitely be coming back for future repairs. I was able to drop off my car after business hours using their secure key drop box/lock box. The best part, I never once had to go in person. He made sure I understood everything that was going to be done and followed up with me everyday they had my car letting me know where they were at and if we were on track. Ed, answered all my questions, no matter how small. They provided in detail description of the issue, possible fixes, and within a day of submitting for a quote had a detailed response for me. Until I found Hoover Street Auto Repairs website. Some never returned my calls, some quoted but never really worked on a Subaru's before, and all of them gave a vague explanation of the issue and possible fixes. Do I repair the parts? Or do I trade it in? After weighing my options and deciding to repair I called several mechanics in the area. As many Subaru owners know, this is both a pricey and frustrating diagnosis.

Positive: Professionalism, Quality, PunctualityĪ few weeks ago I got the dreaded news that my 2009 Subaru Forester was experiencing head gasket issues. This is a problem that needs to be fixed correctly to get maximum head gasket life, and maximum repair value. We repair Subaru head gasket problems so they last longer than Subaru dealer head gasket repair or independent shops who are not experienced with Subaru head gasket repair. Hoover Street Auto Repair is a Subaru service specialist in Ann Arbor MI, experienced with Subaru head gasket replacement.

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