Q: Head gaskets particularly problematic
I heard just before buying my 2007 Subaru Outback that boxer motors have an issue with head gaskets leaking and needing to be replaced. I still wanted it though, and at 70,000 miles I had both head gaskets start leaking. This is an expensive repair. Is there any way to extend the life of the newly replaced head gaskets?
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