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Known problems

What goes wrong on the Subaru EJ25 (2.5L)

critical

Ringland and Piston Failure (WRX STI)

Turbo engines are known for cracked piston ringlands, often after aggressive tuning or poor fuel.

Typical repair cost
$5,000 – $10,000
major

Head Gasket Leak

Known for leaking head gaskets, mostly slow external oil and coolant seeps on non-turbo engines.

Typical repair cost
$1,800 – $3,500

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