Forester oil leaks

[Oliver]

Hey guys--

Give me your thoughts on this one--My 2002 Subaru Forester with 18,000
miles has had 2 front crank seal oil leaks, 1 leak at the separator
plate, and now a small oil leak from the main seal!!! Could an oil
overfill at some point in the car's life be responsible for multiple
oil leaks? Do they have to take the transmission out (again!) to fix
the leak in the main seal?

Thanks for your info.

Olly

 

[Edward Hayes]

My Forester with 62,000 miles is tight & dry. Yes a serious overfill (1-2
quarts) could cause seals to leak but, I would first see if the crankcase is
venting overpressure properly. Check the PVC valve and hoses and in addition
there is a hose going from the crankcase to the aircleaner that must not be
restricted or plugged. eddie

 

[Jkpoulos7]

Why worry what has to be dne to fix it? Take it to dealer and tell them to fix
it under warranty.

 

[twotreks]

Take it to the dealer and have them do an ultrviolet check on it, you'd be amazed where else you might be losing fluid.
Hey guys--

Give me your thoughts on this one--My 2002 Subaru Forester with 18,000
miles has had 2 front crank seal oil leaks, 1 leak at the separator
plate, and now a small oil leak from the main seal!!! Could an oil
overfill at some point in the car's life be responsible for multiple
oil leaks? Do they have to take the transmission out (again!) to fix
the leak in the main seal?

Thanks for your info.

Olly