Oil leak

Asked by Patty Nov 02, 2017 at 08:54 PM about the 2006 Subaru Outback 2.5i Wagon AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Just bought 2006 Subaru Outback that was very
well maintained. 184,00 miles. New timing belt,
water pump...I had to put oil in this morning and
more coolant. I think the coolant was necessary
because I drove it home over a mountain pass with
low oil. Just got it yesterday, so this morning after I
added coolant and oil, I looked underneath and
noticed a part underneath is covered in old oil, but
some is fresh. It’s only dripping a couple of drops in
about six hours, I put a piece of cardboard
underneath when I got to my worksite. I have had a
chance to check the fluids again, but do you think
you might have an idea of what I am dealing with? I
looked at the ATF and that was good, and full.

1 Answer

F_O_R answered 7 years ago

I suspect a leaking head gasket. Use Subaru brand anti-leak in the radiator but eventually you will have to have new gaskets installed. Do you have white exhaust smoke when the car is warmed up?

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