i have a 1993 Subaru legacy L 2wd wagon with 148,000 miles. and it leaks a lot of oil ....i have to put in at least a quart a week. any one know the estimate for rebuilding a subie 2.2l engine or is it cheaper to get a used one that's compatible. i am really close to putting a match to the oil leak and walk away but it a great car and i want to weigh my options before i decide to sell it.
1993 engine oil leaks
Feb 13, 2004
4 Replies
Is it leaking oil or burning oil? If it's leaking, you need new seals, if it's burning, a rebuild.
What about bad valve guide seals? If that's the case, then it's burning oil and needs new seals.
Good catch. It could be seals, but unless it's been abused, 148k seems young for rings or seals.
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