See: Subaru Oil Consumption Class Action Lawsuit As far as switching to a heavier weight oil, you can get opinions on both sides of that. 176 Responses to “Drivers Upset Over Subaru Oil Consumption Issues” #1 John Manson says: . Then you add the Subaru oil consumption problem on top of the manufacturers recommended extended oil changed intervals where the oil is already broken down after 3K you have a oil consumption problem where you can damaged the engine from running it low. Try it and see what happens. In 2014, Subaru recalled more than 660,000 vehicles to inspect brake lines that may have become corroded to due exposure to salt water. Has Subaru Fixed The Oil Consumption Problem . FACT: Subaru designed today's engines to operate longer between oil changes. Two weeks ago, we wondered if Subaru is flying too close to the sun. Due to high oil consumption by Subaru vehicles – including the 2013MY Subaru GP XV – with FB20 and FB25 engines, Subaru USA issued a series of technical bulletins (02-143-13R, 02-144-13R and 02-145-13R) which attributed the oil consumption to unanticipated wear of the oil control piston rings. Repairs by an authorized Subaru retailer needed to correct excessive oil consumption now fall within warranty for 8 years and 100,000 miles (whichever comes first). Oil consumption - Subaru dealership confirmed there was an oil consumption problem over 1 qt per 1200 miles. So most of us by now are aware of the recent class action suit and settlement… I scheduled an appointment with my local dealer to have an oil consumption test. I recently purchased a used 2013 Subaru XV from a Toyota dealership, and after three months and 3000km the oil light came on. CARS.COM. I have a 2012 Subaru Outback 3.6 that keeps using oil. How can I prove to the auto service department that it is truly happening. WTH! We have complied with all consumption tests with Toyota and are now having to redo this same process with Subaru, but no one can give me an answer as to how much is 'normal' oil consumption? Provided the car is included in the class settlement, you schedule an oil consumption test at a Subaru dealer. Blowing up your engine because you pushed it to 2,600 miles is an even bigger drag. Subaru Forester Engine Oil Consumption. 113k miles at time and the extended warranty was 8 years or 100k miles. On January 07, 2020, Subaru recalled 111,562 Subaru Foresters. I have had excessive oil consumption since the first 3k miles driven on the car. As you may have guessed, the most common issue drivers reported was excessive oil consumption. The problem: Vehicles may exhibit excessive oil consumption due to faulty engine short block assemblies. I have checked and there is no recalls for your vehicle for oil consumption. I have a 2003 GMC 5.3 with 180 mi and it only uses 8-10 onces every 5000 mi. The H6 is Subaru's most reliable engine in the "current era," hands down (mid-90s to now). URGENT SAFETY RECALL – TAKATA AIRBAG. Vehicles affected by service bulletin: 2013 Subaru … If you are able to go 750 miles before having to add a full quart of oil or less then your oil consumption is normal. Subaru’s not the only ones that went through teething troubles with low tension oil rings and 0W-20 synthetic oil, Toyota had big issues in ’08-’09, BMW was struggling for quite some time on a number of their engines, Volvo’s 3.2L, VW 2.0Ts, etc. Subaru says the excessive consumption of oil was still within an acceptable range. Recalls & Safety Issues. If you use more than 1/3 qt of oil, the oil use is deemed excessive and they will schedule the car for a free short block replacement. They give you a free oil change and you come back in 1200 miles. Subaru Oil Consumption Problems Solved The 2013 Subaru Outback has 21 problems reported for excessive oil consumption.
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