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If that has the 5 cylinder turbo like my xc70, pull the oil cap while it is running and check for vacuum into the engine. Put a rubber glove over it and see if it gets sucked in or blows up. The PCV systems on this car can get clogged, giving the engine crankcase positive pressure and blowing out the seals- including rear main seal.
If it is clogged and no seals are blown, you can get the parts for about $300 and about 5 hours labor and do it yourself and use this as a bargaining chip.
If you see oil... run.
The turbo will leak oil off the base sometimes and that is normal.
Hmmmm...That's all I really know about these engines.- oh yeah, the timing belt should have been replaced at about 100,000. make sure it was done. Bonus points if h20 pump done at same time.
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