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Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5 EJ253 Head Gasket Seep — Subaru Outback 2003 | MyCarFault
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Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5 EJ253 Head Gasket Seep

Subaru Outback 2003 EJ253 2.5 Petrol
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⚡ Quick Summary
Severity Level
Medium
Safe to Drive?
✅ Safe to Drive
Safety Impact
No direct safety impact reported by owners
Urgency Level
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The EJ253 in Legacy/Outback develops external head gasket seepage — coolant seeps from the gasket join but does not enter the combustion chamber. This is a pre-failure warning. Proactive reseal prevents internal failure. Cost: £600-1,000.

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