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Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 07-21-2009, 06:30 AM
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Posted By halvorka
I also had the mechanics at two different...

I also had the mechanics at two different dealerships specifically recommend against using synthetic.

Ken
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 06-20-2009, 03:51 AM
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Posted By halvorka
Maybe you need to just need to wait a year for...

Maybe you need to just need to wait a year for the '06 failures to catch up. My relatively high mileage '06 failed at 68,000 miles (Outback XT).

Ken
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 05-04-2009, 08:44 AM
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Posted By halvorka
I had a similar problem. The Subaru dealership...

I had a similar problem. The Subaru dealership offered me a $500 goodwill and then the service manager got all pissy (he chided me for being ungrateful for "his" generosity) when I said I was going...
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 03-18-2009, 06:19 PM
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Posted By halvorka
This is surprisingly difficult to get information...

This is surprisingly difficult to get information about, but there are a handful of states that have adopted the california emissions standard, which includes special warranties independent of car...
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 03-18-2009, 01:20 PM
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Posted By halvorka
Good idea...I've posted it below. My general...

Good idea...I've posted it below. My general suggestions for these types of letters (you may disagree - I'm no expert) are:
1)Keep it short so someone will read the entire thing (<1 printed page)...
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 03-17-2009, 05:52 PM
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Posted By halvorka
Update: Subaru of America came through for me!!! ...

Update: Subaru of America came through for me!!! Today I got a letter from Subaru with a check for the full cost of my turbo replacement! I couldn't be happier. You really do have to work to get...
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 02-22-2009, 07:32 AM
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Views: 97,394
Posted By halvorka
I had a similar experience, and found that SOA...

I had a similar experience, and found that SOA won't even talk to you (almost) if the car isn't at a dealership. It's definitely worth calling around for prices, but surprisingly I found (in the...
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 02-02-2009, 04:14 AM
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Posted By halvorka
My Subaru dealer told me it was oil sludge...

My Subaru dealer told me it was oil sludge...
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 01-28-2009, 01:29 PM
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Views: 97,394
Posted By halvorka
Final story: SOA won't do anything under warranty...

Final story: SOA won't do anything under warranty (despite my attempts), claiming that turbo failed due to improper maintenance. At this point it feels like my word against theirs - I claim oil was...
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 01-27-2009, 06:12 PM
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Views: 97,394
Posted By halvorka
Too late for that...the work is already done. ...

Too late for that...the work is already done. But I am inside the 70,000 mile California emissions warranty, which specifically covers the turbo (in the states where it applies).
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 01-27-2009, 11:38 AM
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Views: 97,394
Posted By halvorka
Update: The banjo filter was clogged,...

Update:
The banjo filter was clogged, preventing oil from getting to the turbo.

Subaru will not cover under warranty, but has offered to give a $500 "goodwill" credit, and I'm not sure if I...
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 01-22-2009, 06:36 AM
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Views: 97,394
Posted By halvorka
gearing up for a warranty fight with SOA

Name: Ken Halvorsen

Make: 2006 Outback XT LTD

Mileage: ~68000

Time Out Of Use: 1 week so far

Problem And Likely Cause: turbo failure due to low oil
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 01-21-2009, 10:35 AM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 97,394
Posted By halvorka
The funny thing is that I've had two mechanics...

The funny thing is that I've had two mechanics (one subaru "expert" and one official subaru mechanic from a dealer) tell me explicitly that subaru turbo engines should never use synthetic oil. One...
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 01-21-2009, 09:16 AM
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Views: 97,394
Posted By halvorka
Oil was clean...phew!

Oil was clean...phew!
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 01-21-2009, 08:54 AM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 97,394
Posted By halvorka
Well I know first hand that the car was not low...

Well I know first hand that the car was not low on oil, because I checked it myself a few hours before the breakdown and it was full. However, the mechanic tells me that the turbo failure was due to...
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 01-21-2009, 07:39 AM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 97,394
Posted By halvorka
Thank you, that is exactly what I needed to hear....

Thank you, that is exactly what I needed to hear. I'm getting other quotes now, so far $1600 is the lowest. It's too easy to get taken advantage of...

Ken
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 01-21-2009, 05:26 AM
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Views: 97,394
Posted By halvorka
I'd like to ask what could be a really dumb...

I'd like to ask what could be a really dumb question. The turbo is blown in my 2006 outback and the mechanic where it is currently stuck at quoted $2950 for parts and labor. Is it an option to not...
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 01-17-2009, 08:15 AM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 97,394
Posted By halvorka
turbo coverage under CARB emissions warranty

Hi,

I'm a new owner of a 2006 Subaru Outback 2.5XT and after about 3000 miles of ownership I have a blown turbo at 68,000 miles. Does anyone have more information about the CARB emission related...
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