nightspeed98 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 My car is loosing oil to the point that few hundred to 1k prior to oil change the dipstick is completely dry. like bone dry. dealer did some oil test and told e to return in 1200 miles. 1200 miles later, same deal and come to think of it, its been happening since about 30k (@ 48k now). i'm due for an oil change in the next few days and as of yesterday it was just above the lower limit. dealer added 2 qts 1k ago!!! this engine was part of the "recall" and was replaced at 4,700 miles. its not dropping it on the floor, no froth on cap from what dealer told me so i'm scratching my head. thoughts? (AP, that's all, i know someone will ask.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iv_05gt Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 My 05 uses about that much oil per 3400 miles of driving. I check my oil every 1000 miles of driving and top off accordingly. I'm un-familiar with subaru's oil consumption policies under warranty (if you still are). When I worked at VW i know for a fact the owners manual charged the customer with topping off all fluids between oil change intervals. If they told you to come back 1200 miles later they did an oil consumption test. Drain the motor completely of oil. Weigh the oil in grams prior to pouring it in. You drive 1200 miles return they drain the oil completely and then re measure compare the differences, do some maths and bam... exact x qts /1200 miles measurement. Then if it's at a point where they can replace something under warranty it gets replaced, if its not may offer for you to pay for a repair, or just tell you to monitor your oil levels between intervals. Remember it's a turbo, turbos eat oil. Check your oil levels regularly and top off with choice synthetic as needed. I suggest trying a 5w40 weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypher0117 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I think i remember reading that 1 qt per 1000 miles is normal (from what dealers have said). To me...that is way too much even being a turbo car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDan Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 If it's not dripping on the ground, then it's burning the oil. The oil can be getting into the engine in more than 1 way: turbo seals leaking, valve guides worn, or blow by from the rings. I've seen bad PVC valves cause excessive oil consumption too. Pull a spark plug and check it for evidence of oil burning. At that rate oil consumption, the car should be blowing a blue cloud either under acceleration or when you lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Time for a compression and leak down test! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strizzy Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Get a leakdown test. I was having oil consumption issues (1qt every 800 miles) that ended up being a cracked ring land. My bad luck build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHENTEC Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Hi Guys, My car has started to loose oil at an incredible rate as well (1 qt per 1,000 miles). It has 90k miles. Use synthetic oil 10-30. No blue smoke. I hear a loud rattling in the right valves. Mechanic said it was the hydraulic lash adjusters that was worn. Could this be the cause of the oil loss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightspeed98 Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 i am under 50k. the powertrain is still under warranty. taking it in tomorrow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightspeed98 Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 they are doing oil consumption testing as per subaru. 2 more and they go from there.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iv_05gt Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 i hope the results are really bad so they fix your car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightspeed98 Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 i hope the results are really bad so they fix your car Gee thanks!!?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iv_05gt Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Well If the results are only moderatly bad, they mite ship it and say it's with in tolerance. You obviously have an issue, so i hope the results are to the point where they take action to resolve the issue instead of sending you on your way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapture Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 hey i was also going thru about a quart every 700 mi. or so ....switched to the rotella t6 5w40 and installed the grimmspeed aos system. now i barely lose anything!! oh and also replaced the pcv ..im now at 60k. and bought it at 30k....thought maybe that would help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightspeed98 Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 Until the warranty expires on the person, I'm letting them handle it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightspeed98 Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 3rd test done last week. Still drinking oil like a relapsed alcoholic... One more test in 800 miles... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick4dr Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 +1 for Rotella T6 5w40 and Grimmspeed AOS.!! my oil consumption dropped to almost nothing after eating about 2qts per 3500 miles. now im at about 1/4qt per 3500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05COLEGGT Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I have over 100k on my LGT and it was leaking a bit of oil due to the O-Ring on the Oil Cooler. Fixed that and no more leaks. Oil level hasn't changed from Full in over 3000 miles. I'd suggest you pull off the splash guard and check for leaks near the filter and around the valve covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightspeed98 Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 just noticed that the warranty expires on Aug 4th. so i got less than 3 wks to put another 800 miles and get the car back in for the last test... nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strizzy Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 As long as the dealer sees the process was started, you will still be covered. My bad luck build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightspeed98 Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 Fingers crossed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightspeed98 Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 As per Subaru, dealer took my car in and they're looking into it. Fingers crossed while rocking an Outback with big ass letters in the back letting everyone and their momma know its a loaner. Yey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nightspeed98 Posted August 20, 2011 Author Share Posted August 20, 2011 i did not declined. the paperwork was done prior to my arrival Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strizzy Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Worn clutch and bad bearing at 50k miles? Call up SOA and tell them you didn't decline and get those replaced under warranty too! Or it's just the dealer trying to get you to come back in to make some money off you. My bad luck build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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