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This is the Engine Compartment of a 2000 Subaru Outback after the engine had been removed. The All-Wheel-Drive Subaru is well adapted to the hilly Palouse terrain and is well loved by many for their handling in icy conditions and good fuel economy and quality design. However it is not unusual for the 2.5 liter Single Overhead Cam Engine to develop leaky cylinder head gaskets at around 100,000 or more miles. The external Coolant and Motor Oil leaks can get bad enough that the engine needs to come out for new head gaskets and resealing. Compared to many other vehicles this repair is not that expensive since the engine can be removed and reinstalled in good time. Typically the Timing Belt is replaced at the same time.