turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Legacy in Quebec, Canada Sep 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 200811160 mi | Rough idle and check engine light, replaced idle valve. | ||
Aug 200922320 miC $1000 | Sunroof rattle Surface rust appeared after 2 years on a small spot and was repainted. | ||
May 201028520 miC $500 | ignition coil replaced | ||
Mar 201140300 mi | engine check engine on. engine not running smoothly on 4 cylinders. VVT valve that takes care of cylinder 1 and 3 had to be replaced. | ||
Dec 201257040 miC $37 | wires that feed current to fog lights was cut and needed repair. | ||
Nov 201362000 miC $350 | OCV Oil control valve | ||
Sep 201465720 miC $450 | 2 ignition coils needed after check engine light and rough idle. | ||
Dec 201466340 miC $70 | idle switch | ||
Jan 2016C $900 | exhaust midpipe rusted and perforated. | ||
Jun 201669440 miC $300 | ignition coil | ||
Oct 201670060 miC $915 | Tumbling valves | ||
Jul 201770060 miC $500 | Starter replaced after it died. | ||
Nov 201770060 miC $1800 | 4 discs plus pads and calipers |
Subaru Legacy in California, United States Jul 2009 - Apr 2013 | |||
Jan 2010US $180 | Rear brake pads wore out excessively quickly. Fronts were OK, only rears need to be replaced. |
Subaru Legacy in Singapore May 2011 - Aug 2015 | |||
Apr 201243800 mi$200 | Steering pump overhauled due to excessive noise. | ||
Jun 201245880 mi$1500 | Aircon cooling coil leaked/replaced | ||
Sep 201248980 mi$600 | Radiator leaked water, engine overheated. Car had to be towed to workshop and replaced radiator. | ||
Dec 201365100 mi$500 | Engine mountings replaced |
Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
Jun 2012124 miUS $340 | replaced rear shocks with koni items not as smooth at idle, and had developed a harmonic vibration at 1950 - 2000 rpm. had injectors cleaned. all symptoms cured or much improved. replaced rear shocks. | ||
Jul 201221624 miUS $300 | Replaced front shocks with koni's. Marked improvement in handling; old shocks were worn, not defective. A good update. | ||
Feb 2014136000 miUS $1800 | replaced bushings for front suspension |
Subaru Legacy in Montana, United States Nov 2006 - Jul 2016 | |||
Mar 2014114000 miUS $312 | Replaced #1 oxygen sensor. Had check engine light. Had repair done right away account driving with bad oxygen sensor can cause catalytic converter failure which would cause expensive replacement. First repair to this car since owning new. | ||
Dec 2015139000 miUS $776 | Drive shaft required replacement account center joint was worn out (where front half and rear half come together), | ||
Mar 2016140000 miUS $530 | My mechanic installed a new radiator account old one was leaking. Same appointment as radiator replacement mechanic replaced wheel bearing on left rear wheel. |
Subaru Legacy in Alberta, Canada Jul 2012 - Dec 2019 | |||
Dec 201365100 miC $700 | Tie rod ends were worn and replaced Front lower ball joint seals were split and the ball joints became corroded and thus required replacement. | ||
Feb 201572540 miC $600 | Driver's side rear wheel bearing was replaced due to unusual noise being heard | ||
Sep 201575640 miC $700 | Up pipe from exhaust manifold to turbo charger cracked causing exhaust leak | ||
Apr 201784320 miC $1300 | New radiator was required as plastic end tanks cracked upon removal. | ||
Jul 201894240 miC $1100 | Shifter linkage for automatic transmission became bent to the point the car would no longer shift into drive. Entire shifter linkage required replacement. Brakes pads and rotors were also replaced at the same time. |
Subaru Legacy in California, United States Sep 2006 - Jan 2018 | |||
Feb 200715000 mi | Rattle originating from emergency brake handle assy. | ||
Mar 200716000 mi | Fixed e-brake rattle (email 050207) | ||
Nov 200723000 mi | Dashboard rattle near driver's side A pillar | ||
Jan 200824000 mi | I stuck some foam weatherstripping in the dashboard/A-pillar joint to muffle the rattle. Consensus among owners at legacygt.com is that anyone who makes the dealer remove the dashboard ends up with more rattles than the original. I don't consider it fixed | ||
Oct 201054500 miUS $1400 | Car overheated. Towed to shop. Replaced thermostat, leaking hose, water pump, timing belt + tensioners. | ||
Sep 201269000 miUS $661 | Replaced right front CV axle due to torn boot. Replaced left front CV axle due to leaking boot. Check Engine Light - scan and retrieve codes Replaced torn control arm bushing | ||
Oct 201269200 miUS $640 | Radiator inlet hose popped off. Radiator inlet flange was damaged. Replaced radiator and inlet (top) hose. | ||
Nov 201269000 mi | Check engine light came on 3 times in one week. Each time, the car went into 'limp' mode. Would not rev above 1200 rpm. Dealer read code P0638. Dealer was not able to diagnose further and did not attempt to repair. Check engine light came on 3 times in one week. Each time, the car went into 'limp' mode. Would not rev above 1200 rpm. Dealer read code P0638. Dealer was not able to diagnose further and did not attempt to repair. | ||
Dec 201270000 mi | Control arm bolt backed out. The shop that replaced the control arm bushing in October did not tighten the control arm bolt correctly. Got P0638 check engine light. Car went into limp mode. Dealer (Irvine Subaru) replaced ECM. When I went to pick up the car, I got P0638 again. Dealer replaced the throttle body (including sensor and actuator). | ||
Mar 201583000 miUS $641 | Engine leaking oil. Replaced valve cover gaskets. Also replaced leaky turbo coolant lines. | ||
Mar 201688000 mi | Replaced leaky o-ring on power steering pump return line. Removed steering wheel and re-installed in correct orientation. Dealer misaligned steering wheel after airbag recall work. | ||
Jun 201690000 miUS $130 | Replaced leaky power steering pump. | ||
Nov 2017104000 miUS $1300 | Car was overheating, replaced water pump. Did timing belt too. Coolant leak. Replaced radiator hose. | ||
Jan 2018104000 mi | Coolant leak. Replaced radiator hose. |
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Aug 2022 | |||
Nov 201571300 miC $275 | Oxygen sensor replaced | ||
Jul 2022132680 miC $145 | Battery does not hold charge, replaced | ||
Aug 2022132680 miC $810 | Brake line leaking, replaced due to rust. Bar end links replaced due to failure |
Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
Aug 2014155000 miUS $2000 | replaced head gaskets |
Subaru Legacy in California, United States May 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 200711000 mi | Occasional speaker buzz, inspected and fixed by dealer at no charge. | ||
May 201478700 miUS $10 | Left headlight burned out. | ||
Aug 201482300 miUS $90 | Air conditioning not as cold as before. Performed A/C recharge service. | ||
Feb 201590300 miUS $10 | right headlight burned out | ||
May 2017128000 miUS $865 | Throwout bearing making squealing noises on car startup during cold weather. Replaced clutch. | ||
Jun 2017128000 miUS $35 | Driver side headlight burned out. |
Subaru Legacy in New Brunswick, Canada Feb 2008 - Sep 2016 | |||
Feb 200838440 mi | Under warrantee - replaced drivers seat left side seat bolster foam and seat back seat cover. | ||
Dec 2011102920 miC $138 | Heat/AC air blower motor had a noise the increase in frequency with with each increase in motor speed selected. Replaced blower motor. Rear shocks replaced. These components looked OK and had no leaks but shock rebound damping was not enough to keep the rear controled on larger bumps. The aftermarket replacements created a smooth and controlled ride. | ||
Jun 2012110360 miC $450 | Failing bearing noise in rear of car - Rear wheel bearing assembly replaced - problem resolved. | ||
Jun 2013125860 miC $678 | Leaking Valve cover Gasket. Had valves adjusted as well - they had not been adjusted at 160,000 - no adjustment was required. | ||
Sep 2014143220 miC $530 | Replaced Head gaskets due to oil leaks from both heads. Exhaust Valves and seats required machining. New valve seals and one cam shaft seal replaced. | ||
Jan 2015146940 miC $67 | After starting car thermostat failed to open resulting in a pressure release of some anti-freeze. Thermostat, seal and antifreeze replaced. | ||
Aug 2016151480 mi | Windshield wiper assembly replaced. Not a motor issue. Linkage the issue -Metal ball wears plastic socket until it pops off and wipers stop moving. Must replace complete assembly to fix a 25 cent plastic socket. Easy repair |
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Legacy in Connecticut, United States Jul 2009 - Feb 2022 | |||
Nov 201242600 mi | loose or broken fastener for skid plate, probably from previous oil change | ||
Aug 201562300 mi | OBD reset for loose gas cap | ||
Oct 201562200 miUS $250 | two boots torn, axles replaced in repair | ||
Mar 201873000 miUS $150 | Diagnose struts rear need replacement. While there oil and transmission fluid change& tire rotation. Will wait on struts until fall. | ||
Aug 201877800 miUS $450 | Rear Struts | ||
Feb 202296000 miUS $1575 | Problems with ECU/ECM. Update: Turns out it was NOT a defective ECU/ECM after all BUT a replaced ignition coil that was defective and needed OEM replacement to resolve problems. |
Subaru Legacy in Alaska, United States Jan 2015 - May 2016 | |||
Sep 2015147000 miUS $1200 | Rear shocks leaking and required replacement |
Subaru Legacy in Iowa, United States Mar 2009 - Dec 2016 | |||
Apr 200919000 mi | Rattle in dash near windshield. | ||
Aug 201235900 mi | Raw fuel smell coming from engine bay on cold startups. Technician was unable to replicate but tightened clamps on fuel rail hoses which did not fix the issue. | ||
Nov 201344000 miUS $377 | Right front wheel bearing noise. Replaced and problem resolved. | ||
Nov 201556400 miUS $320 | Both VVT Oil pressure switches leaking oil. Switches replaced. | ||
May 201662000 miUS $96 | Replaced front Oxygen sensor to fix intermittent P0131 CEL code. Rear hatch lock no longer functional. Wires running through rubber boot between car and hatch were cracked and broken. Spliced broken wire and wrapped other wires with electrical tape. | ||
Jun 201662000 miUS $280 | Right front wheel bearing noise. Bearing replaced and problem resolved. | ||
Dec 201666000 miUS $1400 | Head gaskets leaking oil. Gaskets and all seals replaced. |
Subaru Legacy in Oregon, United States Sep 2006 - Apr 2010 |
Subaru Legacy in North Carolina, United States Sep 2006 - Sep 2016 | |||
Aug 200612000 mi | Fabric in the rear driver side door had started to come out. Was repaired easily under warranty. |
163-horsepower 2.0L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Legacy in Alberta, Canada Feb 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Feb 2017131440 miC $432 | High road noise from front right hub & bearing. Replaced Front right hub and bearing. | ||
Jun 2018136043 miC $209 | Replace Windshield. Rock shots |
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Legacy in Arizona, United States Mar 2009 - Dec 2014 | |||
Apr 201085000 miUS $1800 | A stumble at idle processed to a check engine light, codes for failure of #4. A coil pack, an injector or a tight valve. After lengthy diagnosis (for which not charged), found to be a tight valve. All four lifters were replaced. | ||
Jun 2011107000 miUS $240 | R&R Battery electrical harness | ||
Feb 2012119900 miUS $800 | R&R Intake manifold | ||
Aug 2012129700 miUS $2200 | Replace A/C compressor and other components Replace power steering pump Replace Radiator | ||
Aug 2013142900 mi | fix oil leak to turbocharger | ||
Feb 2014152600 mi | lower control arm assembly | ||
Jul 2014159700 miUS $900 | R&R struts, realign car |
Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Oct 2010 - Oct 2017 | |||
Jun 201239060 mi | Torn ball joint boots. | ||
Oct 201240700 miC $640 | Worn sway bar bushings. As part of the maintenance sway bar and end links were upgrade to better than oem. | ||
Oct 201465100 miC $400 | and changed alternator. | ||
Nov 201675000 miC $400 | Wheel bearing noise detected and repair done. Replaced wheel bearing |
Subaru Legacy in California, United States Aug 2006 - Sep 2015 | |||
Sep 20066200 mi | Vehicle towed due to indication of overheat. No overheating occurred. Due to spurious microwave emissions affecting computer network. | ||
Jan 20078000 mi | Warranty work. Removal of glue from rear carpet. | ||
Jun 200712000 mi | Warranty work. Replacement of front wheel bearings. | ||
Sep 200935000 miUS $50 | Driver's door switch failed. Purchased new one from dealer and replaced in parking lot. | ||
May 201150200 miUS $700 | Replaced Right Front Bushings. Replaced Right Front Bushings. | ||
Mar 201255000 miUS $800 | Took car in for tuneup/oil change. Dealer called to say that the CV boots were torn. Replaced axles. | ||
Nov 201257300 miUS $700 | Tumble generator valve was bad; intake manifold was replaced. Radiator cap did not hold pressure. Replaced. | ||
Feb 201358300 miUS $165 | Battery died | ||
Jun 201564000 mi | Check engine light turned on. When dealer checked it (flutter valve sensor fault), there was no issue. |
turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Legacy in West Virginia, United States Mar 2012 - Aug 2014 | |||
May 2012112800 miUS $345 | Exhaust up pipe cracked causing P0171 engine code, rough idle, and stalling. | ||
Jun 2012114000 miUS $86 | Both front wheel bearings were replaced. | ||
Nov 2012120000 miUS $150 | Had to replace both front calipers. Pistons were seized in caliper housing. | ||
Dec 2012119000 miUS $792 | Throw out bearing failed requiring complete clutch jog. | ||
Jun 2013128000 miUS $120 | Replace ball joint. | ||
Mar 2014139000 mi | Struts worn. Replaced all four corners |
Subaru Legacy in Minnesota, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
Feb 2014140000 miUS $1500 | Turbo broke, had to be sent out to the specialist (balancing equipment cost more than 1M). April: I should receive rebuild turbo next week. | ||
Apr 2014140300 mi | need new rear bearings | ||
Jul 2014142200 miUS $700 | needed new rear bearings turbo | ||
Nov 2014144400 miUS $100 | Internal CV boot failed, needed to be replaced | ||
Jan 2015147000 mi | Gear grinding noise when turning and cold. Mechanics could replicate it but did not know what it was. | ||
Mar 2015148000 miUS $250 | Both drive shafts were making noise Shaft seal was leaking | ||
Oct 2015154300 miUS $600 | All struts were replaced | ||
Sep 2016158000 miUS $100 | Valve gasket leaking oil | ||
Oct 2016158200 miUS $200 | Starter did not work. Tested OK, and electronics tested OK. Starter replaced, problem solved | ||
Apr 2017160000 miUS $300 | Power steering pump failed | ||
Jan 2018163000 miUS $150 | Climate control and radio frose |
Subaru Legacy in Colorado, United States Jul 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
Sep 201471000 mi | Occasional slippage and noise during steering. |
Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States - Dec 2008 | |||
Dec 200875000 miUS $1600 | Clutch replacement. Something has been wrong with the clutch on this car all along. Oveheats easily and causes odor. Cheap clutch I think. |
Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2014 - Sep 2017 | |||
Sep 2014123000 miUS $300 | rear axle bearing | ||
Dec 2015126000 miUS $259 | strut mount worn, replaced | ||
Jun 2017126000 miUS $598 | two emission control items had to be replaced |
Subaru Legacy in Rhode Island, United States Apr 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jul 200848000 mi | Faulty ECU - part ordered Replace ECU | ||
Sep 200852000 miUS $900 | New Clutch | ||
Oct 200856000 mi | New clutch throw-out bearing was bad or improperly seated during installation. Required removal, replacement, reassembly. Shop paid all costs. |
Subaru Legacy in Colorado, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2014 | |||
Jul 201065000 miUS $2200 | Turbo |
Subaru Legacy in Quebec, Canada May 2008 - May 2011 | |||
Jun 20084650 mi | Squeaky clutch pedal could not be fixed by dealership. | ||
Jul 200916740 mi | Vacuum line valve on brake booster broke, entire brake booster replaced under warranty. | ||
Aug 200919220 miC $180 | Primary O2 failure. |
Subaru Legacy in Washington, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2015 | |||
Sep 200971000 miUS $465 | Replace alternator. | ||
May 201079150 mi | Took off driver's side mirror and repaired the LED turn signal light (reseated and cleaned contacts) | ||
Aug 201084000 miUS $20 | Replace and bleed brake fluid | ||
Dec 201087000 miUS $30 | Replace PCV valve system | ||
Jan 201188500 miUS $10 | Front brakes sticking on application; cleaned and regreased front pads and shims and regreased caliper slide pins. | ||
Sep 201196000 miUS $300 | Replaced worn lower control arm bushings with aftermarket AVO parts. 4-wheel alignment. | ||
Jan 2012US $40 | Replaced broken drive belts (power steering, AC, alternator) | ||
Mar 2012101000 miUS $60 | Replaced worn sway bar endlinks (front) because of noise. | ||
Aug 2012105700 miUS $30 | Replaced lower ball joints due to noise, replaced tie rod ends due to noise. Replaced passenger side endlink due to noise and play in bushing. | ||
Jun 2014122000 miUS $75 | Replaced failed boost control solenoid due to intermittent failure/low boost issues. | ||
Jan 2015127000 miUS $40 | Replaced tie rod ends due to noise and clunking. | ||
Feb 2015127300 miUS $150 | Radiator was leaking from top outlet, which was cracked. Replaced radiator and refilled coolant. | ||
Oct 2015131200 miUS $120 | Replaced turbo inlet and intake manifold to TGV gaskets to fix intermittent low boost issues and rough idle in cold weather. |
Subaru Legacy in Iowa, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
Apr 201148500 miUS $900 | Clutch, flywheel, and throw out bearing were replaced. Throw out bearing had exploded. |
Subaru Legacy in Massachusetts, United States May 2009 - Mar 2014 | |||
Feb 201168000 miUS $100 | brief malfunction causing check engine light to go off, no problem | ||
Jul 201176000 miUS $300 | Replaced 1 malfunctioning brake caliper | ||
Nov 201298300 miUS $100 | CV AXLE BOOT CLAMP | ||
Jun 2013106000 miUS $700 | sway bar seized caliper, replaced pads rotors and other caliper as precaution | ||
Jan 2014100000 miUS $250 | Check engine light, low oil pressure, oil change, brakes resurfaced |
Subaru Legacy in Maryland, United States Feb 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
Mar 2014141000 miUS $400 | Power steering pump failed. Replaced with a remanufactured unit - Cardone, flushed fluid, refilled. | ||
Jun 2014144000 miUS $200 | Turbo inlet hose was torn. Replaced with an aftermarket silicone inlet Plastic end cap on radiator cracked. Replaced with same-as-OEM readiator from Koyo | ||
Jul 2014144000 miUS $100 | I had a misfire on cyls 2 and 3, which is when I found/replaced the turbo inlet hose in June '14. The cyl 2 misfire persisted. I pulled the coilpack, and it was corroded so I replaced. Car ran smoother, but cyl 2 misfire came back. |
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
Subaru Legacy in Iowa, United States Jun 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
Apr 201255000 mi | Right side head gasket failure |
Subaru Legacy in Quebec, Canada Mar 2008 - Sep 2009 | |||
Mar 200822940 mi | Replaced cabin fan motor under warranty | ||
Dec 200833294 mi | Replaced battery under warranty | ||
Mar 200935960 mi | Replaced rear bushings on both front suspension tabs, front sway-bar bushings. ECU program was also updated. All covered by warranty |
Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2007 - Sep 2012 | |||
Jan 200817000 mi | Dreaded dash rattle. | ||
Jul 200822000 mi | Not blowing cold air. System checked and was properly filled and normal working order. My son,s 2005 Legacy gt has colder air than mine. I was told this is normal | ||
Sep 200822500 mi | Blocked ac drain hose. Open blocked ac drain tube | ||
Jul 200930000 mi | wear on drivers side left upper seat bolster | ||
Sep 200932000 mi | Drivers seat back cover replace as it was worn through on the bolster | ||
Mar 201160000 miUS $140 | front o2 sensor failed | ||
Dec 201165000 miUS $100 | Worn drivers seat bolster worn through will take to an upholstery shop for repair | ||
Mar 201265000 miUS $120 | Replaced the front o2 sensor |
175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru Legacy in North Carolina, United States Jul 2007 - Dec 2014 | |||
Sep 2014107000 miUS $3500 | Replace cv joints |
Subaru Legacy in New York, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
May 2016112700 miUS $400 | replaced accelerator position sensor | ||
Nov 2016117000 mi | Persistent airbag light illuminated on dash. Dealer states it's caused by a bad sensor and overhead airbag warning must be replaced. | ||
Dec 2016118000 mi | Stabilizer bushing needed to be replaced. Repair not performed. | ||
Jan 2017 | Paint is cracking. Car has never been in an accident. Went to the dealer to complain, was told that "this is a common issue on 2005-2008 subarus. Was told that nothing can be done, except paint the car, which I would have to pay 5k for! | ||
Mar 2017122000 mi | Noise in suspension. Told that car needs new struts and strut mounts. |
Subaru Legacy in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
Mar 2013105000 miUS $95 | Replaced lf wheel bearing |
Subaru Legacy in California, United States Mar 2008 - Sep 2015 | |||
Jun 201286000 miUS $300 | Failed accelerator sensor caused gas pedal to become unresponsive mid-drive. Replaced pedal assembly. | ||
Jun 201390000 miUS $400 | Leakage from both radiator hoses. Radiator hoses and thermostat will require replacement. | ||
Sep 201391000 mi | Radiator hose leak. Again. | ||
Feb 201492300 miUS $50 | leaky oil drain plug gasket | ||
Mar 201594000 miUS $500 | Replaced front axle |
Subaru Legacy in Tennessee, United States May 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
Mar 201077000 miUS $2800 | Engine gasket failed. Coolant leaking into engine. |
Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Aug 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
Feb 2014122920 miC $700 | replaced the rack and pinion |
Subaru Legacy in Indiana, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2019 | |||
Dec 2016149000 miUS $250 | Cracked CVS boot, replaced with new axle assembly | ||
Dec 2017162000 miUS $320 | Cracked passenger side CV boot, replaced axle assembly | ||
Feb 2018166000 miUS $400 | Worn control arm bushings |
Subaru Legacy in Ontario, Canada Jan 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Nov 201381220 miC $1000 | Tie-rod ends worn; replaced. Rear sway bar replaced. Front and rear bushings worn; replaced. | ||
Dec 201489280 miC $500 | A small leak in the hose from the transmission to the transmission cooler was discovered. The hose was cut and a new clamp was attached. Total cost: $35. New wheel bearing needed. | ||
May 2016100600 miC $2000 | Leaking head gaskets. Leak in oil pan gasket. Replaced noisy idle pulley and belt tensioner. | ||
Nov 2016106100 miC $277 | Trunk spring(s) broken; trunk will no longer stay open. Solution is to replace both trunk springs. | ||
Dec 2017119040 miC $630 | Power steering pump failed; power steering fluid leaking from pump allowing air into system causing overflow reservoir to purge fluid. Power steering pump was ordered and repair was completed the next day. |
Subaru Legacy in Oregon, United States May 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
Jul 2015173000 miUS $2000 | Head gasket leak, both sides, oil pan leak noticed and fixed at same time |