Hello I just picked up a 2001 Forester L 5 SPEED WITH 124000 miles from original owner elderly man. He changed oil frequently. He recently had clutch done.Valve cover gaskets.. Car is really really clean.
I saw some old oil under car and i gunked it down and noticed a tiny bit of antifreeze but it was coming from bottom of timing belt cover. I am thinking the mechanic just cjhanged the timing belt and not water pump or did a bad job installing new water pump. To check I might as well change both to be sure.. I am assuming HEADGASKET will be going since that has not been done. I am using Mobil 1 5w30..Subaru antifreeze...Are there any cars that the headgaskets dont go or its guaranteed to happen? I also hear a ticking noise when I give car gas on HWY. Its coming from drivers side>> I think it could be exhaust leak. I looked under car and heat shields are slightly loose so I am wondering if they are causing buzzing. I cant tell if ticking is exhaust or engine???? Any input appreciated. Should I use a Thicker oil??? Thanks in advance Can I get 100000 more miles out of this car>> I drive 25000 a year so 4 years and I would be happy>>>>
I saw some old oil under car and i gunked it down and noticed a tiny bit of antifreeze but it was coming from bottom of timing belt cover. I am thinking the mechanic just cjhanged the timing belt and not water pump or did a bad job installing new water pump. To check I might as well change both to be sure.. I am assuming HEADGASKET will be going since that has not been done. I am using Mobil 1 5w30..Subaru antifreeze...Are there any cars that the headgaskets dont go or its guaranteed to happen? I also hear a ticking noise when I give car gas on HWY. Its coming from drivers side>> I think it could be exhaust leak. I looked under car and heat shields are slightly loose so I am wondering if they are causing buzzing. I cant tell if ticking is exhaust or engine???? Any input appreciated. Should I use a Thicker oil??? Thanks in advance Can I get 100000 more miles out of this car>> I drive 25000 a year so 4 years and I would be happy>>>>