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Old 01-31-2018, 10:32 PM   #33
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Originally Posted by arren123 View Post
I'm hoping that isn't the case with my 2017. Look at the sealant that oozed next to the oil filter with lots more around the whole cover.
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There's an upside to seeing that on a brand new one. It means the failure rate is low enough that the loss (warranty) associated with this particular mode is less than the projected cost of changing the assembly process.

Trust me. Subaru is keenly aware of the issue.
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