I wonder if this is like the infamous vanagon leaky head syndrome. > CAMPAIGN MESSAGE > As a precautionary measure, SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. is recommending > that a special conditioner be added to the engine cooling system of > certain 1999 through 2002 model year Subaru vehicles equipped with 2.5 > liter engines. This recommendation, which applies to your Subaru > vehicle, is made to prevent a possible external coolant leak at your > vehicle’s engine cylinder head gaskets. > <snip> > BACKGROUND INFORMATION > Your vehicle’s engine cooling system contains liquid > coolant/anti-freeze. Over time, it is possible for small external > coolant leaks to develop at the engine cylinder head gaskets. This is > the result of normal expansion and contraction of engine components > caused by the heating and cooling of these parts. To prevent coolant > leaks from developing or to correct existing leaks at the head > gaskets, a special Subaru Cooling System Conditioner should be added > to your vehicle’s cooling system. boy am i glad that SoA has good warrantee/customer service. -steve-v santa cruz |
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