Subaru Changed Their Head Gasket For The 2010 2.5L
February 19th, 2010 by Justin Stobb | 7 responses
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I wanted to post a few pictures and let everyone know that Subaru has finally changed the head gasket design for the 2010 models 2.5L N/A (Naturally Aspirated) models.
The gasket pictured below resembles the Head Gasket used in the Turbo models, the Tribeca, as well as the 2nd generation 2.2l and the updated gasket for the 1st generation 2.5L (I know there’s a lot to follow there).
The new gasket is not interchangeable with the older model 2.5L engines. But it proves what I have been stating all along, a MLS (Multi Layer Shim) gasket is what is needed!
Thanks for reading
Justin
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February 19th, 2010 at 3:00 am
[...] It is, however, not interchangeable with the older model 2.5 engines. Details and pics here: Subaru Changed There Head Gasket For The 2010 2.5L - Seattle Subaru Repair __________________ -Silke 04 FXT PP PSM ~ "Subed" 98 Forester S ~ [...]
February 19th, 2010 at 4:34 am
WOW! I wish you guys where here in NEW YORK, it was the answer all along the MLS, like the COMETIC branded head gaskets.
February 19th, 2010 at 8:38 pm
Is this used for all 2010 Subaru Forester?
February 19th, 2010 at 11:00 pm
Hi Mike,
I am still looking into that as of right now. As I know more I will post more information.
Justin
February 23rd, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Can anyone tell me what a non dealer cost would be to replace the valve cover gasket for a 2004 subaru impreza outback with 127,000 mi running on synthetic oil since purchase. I’m losing 1 qt per 6000mi run. Dealer wants $1600
March 15th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
I gotta admit, this gasket issue is making me think twice about pulling the trigger on a 2010 Forester. I get a discount on Subarus, but until recently was unaware of this issue. I’d feel better if someone could tell me the 2010 design had changed for all Foresters and was a good fix.
March 31st, 2010 at 9:48 pm
Darrell, unfortunately the only true test is time. Hopefully this will clear the EJ25 engines once and for all of the headgasket problem. Then, Subarus would probably be one of the most reliable and dependable cars around.