08/17/2026
Today we fixed a very common oil leak on this generation FB20 Impreza, the front crankshaft/timing cover seal.
The earlier generation FB20 engines are notorious for leaking oil in this very spot. Often misdiagnosed from other shops scaring customers into thinking they need to spend thousands to fix. There's good news, 9/10 times the cause of oil leaking in the front of the engine is caused by this seal!
We helped Carmen fix her 2014 Impreza with a new crank seal! No more oil leaking for a fraction of the cost of what we've seen other shops misdiagnose.
If your FB20 Subaru has an oil leak, chances are it's the front crankshaft seal and we can help you out!