My Subaru is leaking oil?

Ian Blue Eyes

New Member
Subaru Forester 99000 miles Am losing 1 quart every 1000 miles. High milage motor oil isn't helping.
There is noticeable oil on the front of engine passenger side.
Please help
 

Mike M

Rookie
You have to find out where it's coming from first.If you can't tell for sure then go to a parts store or WalMart and get some engine cleaner.FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS.Go to a car wash and spray off the engine cleaner.Watch it for a few days until you can tell where it's coming from.
 
Well it is time for a timing belt and the oil seals are right there also.You most likly have a cam seal leaking.Have them both replaced for about an addition of $50 and happly drive it another 100,000 miles
 

SwimXhic

New Member
OK
Most common leak is the cam seals. Get the timing belt and seals done. 1 quart/1000 miles is considered acceptable
 
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