We have classified the 2 complaints from 2003 Subaru Impreza about ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING into the following categories.
Outside air temperature was moderate(75f), but engine was cold. upon engine start strong smell of gasoline in cabin and in engine bay around the passenger side intake manifold. *tr
At 15,000km past warranty, i submitted my car for service and was told the engine was leaking fluids, required new head gaskets, new transmission mounts and sway bar bushings. barrie subaru did not show much interest in the amount of work required on a vehicle that had been on the road for less than 3 years. *tr
Karen quinn of subaru of america assured me that i can drive my 2003 subaru impreza with "check engine" light on for a period of two weeks without any concern. as a result, the vehicle stalled the "check engine" light was blinking and i was in danger. at a later time she falsified the records and had no recollection of such conversation. *la
2003 subaru impreza, 56,000k with leaking head gasket (both sides) and rod knock. well maintained car with well-documented service history. recommend replacement of short block/head gaskets. same issue and same engine as addressed in phase ii ej25 head gasket leak / wwp-99 service campaign - cooling system conditioner. extensive documentation of similar issues with 2003 2.5l engines (example: http://allwheeldriveauto.com/subaru-head-gasket-problems-explained/). claim filed with subaru of america (file # [xxx]) which is currently under investigation. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr