Oil Pump Seal May Leak on Subaru Forester

Problem overview

The leak may develop from the oil pump seal. Our technicians prefer to use thread locker when replacing the seal to prevent the bolts from becoming loose again.

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Oil Pump Seal May Leak on Subaru Forester

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