Leaks eveetwhere!

Asked by GuruSKM65 Jun 08, 2019 at 12:14 PM about the 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

In what order should I get the following repairs
fixed? Or should I get rid of the car ? Car still
driving fine (only “noticeable” issue is loud muffler).
Approx 120k mileage.  Keep in mind: I have no
savings to get a new car immediately, no other
way to get to my job, I live paycheck to paycheck,
making about $600 a week.

Leaks in:
Mid pipe and muffler
Oil pan (no visible leakage under the car at all)
Headgaskets
Steering rack
Transmission lines

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AngryYamahaR6 answered 5 years ago

When you talk about "leaks in midpipe and muffler" are you referring to a exhaust leak or an actual liquid leak? If so, what color is it? The oil pan leaking is most likely a oil pan gasket. I would suggest you stay with the car if it's not the right time to buy a new one and try to fix up the easy leaks. Don't take it to a shop cause if you do, might as well buy a new car.

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