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 2^nd generation 2.2l and the updated gasket for the 1^st 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