All internal combustion engines require some kind of maintenance. (If that's news to you, your car probably needs to be inspected by a mechanic.) But there are different types of internal combustion ...

People who love Subarus really, really love their Subarus. But this Subaru engine is designed in such a way that big problems are commonplace.

Subaru's unique engine layout has driven it to incredible success over the years.

Matt Nelson is an automotive journalist with nearly a decade of experience in all things cars. He's spent years working at dealerships in sales, finance, and service. He's since traded in his pens and ...

The horizontally opposed engine was created in 1897, and Subaru is one of only a few automakers to rely almost entirely on its layout. Unlike more traditional engines, which align their pistons in a V ...

If an engine has four cylinders, chances are they’re arranged in-line—unless that engine was made by Subaru, of course. A boxer-four is second only to all-wheel drive as a Subaru calling card. But the ...

According to the 2025 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), Subaru is ranked as the 17th most reliable brand out there. This represents a somewhat worse result compared to 2024's VDS in which ...

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