Are H6 engines good?

Are H6 engines good?

H6 is a fantastic engine, I specifically went with it over the EJ25 when we got our OBW due to feedback on it’s reliability. The “common” issues with it are rather benign and easy to fix. The drive belt pulley bearings are common to go out, but it’s like a 15 minute fix and very easy and not a big deal.

Is the Subaru 3.0 a good engine?

Summarizing, the engine has proven itself as a good and reliable engine. The engine life is about 150,000-180,000 miles (250000-300000 km).

Do Subaru 3.0 H6 have head gasket problems?

Head gasket failures are less common on the Subaru 3.0 and 3.6 L H6 models like the Tribeca. They are also rare on the turbo models such as the turbo Baja, Impreza WRX, and Impreza WRX STI.

How long can a Subaru H6 last?

While results will vary and the big variable is always how well the car has been maintained, what I can tell you is a Subaru is capable of going 300,000 miles. And if you are a regular maintenance type of owner you should expect to get that type of mileage out of it.

Which Subaru engine is the most reliable?

Subaru Report has documented the EJ25 2.5-liter turbocharged Boxer engine has had reliability problems. Subaru had three lawsuits claiming an engine defect in 2012-2017 WRX and WRX STI models equipped with the EJ25 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine….Subaru Reliability – The Most Reliable And Least Reliable Years And Models.

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What model year did Subaru fix head gasket problems?

By 2011, the Subaru Impreza was the only model that experienced head gasket problems. The Subaru Outback was re-designed in 2012, and the new motor has fixed all of the leaking issues. The engines that are within these cars are considered boxer-style engines.

How reliable is the Subaru 3.6 engine?

This 3.6-liter engine has almost the same problems, which are characterized the 3.0l EZ30 engine. But we can say what the EZ36 is more reliable than its predecessor. The engine life is about 180,000 miles (300,000 km).

Did Subaru get rid of the 3.6 engine?

Recent reports say the bigger Ascent with the same FA24 2.4-liter turbo isn’t quite getting its 21/27 city highway estimated mpg in the real world. Why did Subaru ditch the 6-cylinder? The 3.6R’s demise is no surprise because Subaru Corporation spelled it out in their “Prominence 2020″ plan.

At what mileage do Subaru head gaskets fail?

The original head gaskets on a Subaru 2.5 engine tend to fail between 100,000 and 150,000 miles. Most replacement gaskets last just as long. Will the repair cause other problems for my Subaru? Head gasket replacement usually goes smoothly and doesn’t cause any other issues.

Are there any problems with a Subaru H6?

We have a 2002 H6 and it has been trouble free since we got it (130,000, now 165,000) great wagon with plenty of power, not rubber time belt, but a chain and no leaky head gasquet, if we ever buy another car will be the same H6… My family and I have owned a total of 6 Subaru’s over the years and have never had any problems out of them.

When did I buy a Subaru Outback H6?

I bought a 2001 VDC H6 a few years ago for $6k, which was a deal since there seemed to be no problems with the car and it was very clean.

Are there any problems with the Subaru H6 EZ30?

Timing chain tensioner – Even on factory vehicles, the timing chain tensioners are known to cause problems leading to engine failure. This issue is all the more important to solve on high-power engine, thus we have produced a PBMS improved EZ30 timing chain tensioner.

How long does it take to swap out a Subaru H6 engine?

It actually takes only 3 hours to swap out start to finish, and that’s taking your time and burping the coolant after its in. If you are sure you need it replaced as it may need an overhaul, I have a 01 3.0 sitting in the shop on an engine stand that came out of my VDC. 178k miles.