If that was a dealer that gave her that quote I believe it. If you want to fix it or get a second opinion there are a few good independent Subaru shops in the Atlanta area. Subaru Bob in Gwinnett county is one of them, his shop is not much to look at, but his prices are excellent and he has saved me multiple thousands keeping older Subarus running.
If you are not noticing any oil loss between changes, and nothing dripping onto the ground in large amounts, I would just monitor it and keep driving. It is likely that those things are leaking/seeping as that is very common with the Boxer engine, but it is probably nothing to be concerned about.
I used to take one of the 2010's we had to the dealership every once in a while for an oil change when I didn't want to do it. They would always give me a sheet a mile long with various leaks and seepages, The head gaskets were leaking on the car for 100K before I finally had to replace them due to the finally causing an issue that caused the car not to move.
On another one I have been putting a quart of oil between changes for 50K with no issues. They will have little issues, leaks etc that won't cause a drivability issue for many many many miles, and leaving them alone will not cause any longterm issues.
The dealership however will tell you the sky is falling and that little leak will cause massive failure...lol
Subaru Bob, he is not much for advertising but I bet if you called and read him the "to do sheet" from the dealership you will get a surprise on the price.
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If you are not noticing any oil loss between changes, and nothing dripping onto the ground in large amounts, I would just monitor it and keep driving. It is likely that those things are leaking/seeping as that is very common with the Boxer engine, but it is probably nothing to be concerned about.
I used to take one of the 2010's we had to the dealership every once in a while for an oil change when I didn't want to do it. They would always give me a sheet a mile long with various leaks and seepages, The head gaskets were leaking on the car for 100K before I finally had to replace them due to the finally causing an issue that caused the car not to move.
On another one I have been putting a quart of oil between changes for 50K with no issues. They will have little issues, leaks etc that won't cause a drivability issue for many many many miles, and leaving them alone will not cause any longterm issues.
The dealership however will tell you the sky is falling and that little leak will cause massive failure...lol
Subaru Bob, he is not much for advertising but I bet if you called and read him the "to do sheet" from the dealership you will get a surprise on the price.
Subaru Bob
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