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4/19/2012
Kevin C., Subaru Master Tech.
Category: Subaru
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Experience: 34 years of Subaru service experience, ASE Master Technician.
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Customer:
Hello, how are you?
Kevin C :
Fine
Customer:
I take it you read my question?
Kevin C :
Your oil seepage...you can absolutely delay repairs, just keep an eye on your oil level
Kevin C :
Last time I was at the Subaru training center, there was a discussion regarding leakage versus seepage
Customer:
excellent, I am an ASE certified School Bus tech, I've just heard nightmares about these 2.5's and their headgaskets, the cross country trip had me a bit nervous lol
Kevin C :
Leakage is more severe and involves oil or coolant visible on the ground under the car, seepage is more of staining, although it needs attention, it's not a priority
Kevin C :
Yes, they do have issues
Kevin C :
Just monitor the levels of coolant and oil, you should be fine
Customer:
Yeah, its just a light staining. Thank you sir!
Kevin C :
I have about 10 customers out there that are postponing the same repairs, some for about a year now
Kevin C., Subaru Master Tech.
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Experience: 34 years of Subaru service experience, ASE Master Technician.
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