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08-08-2013, 12:35 PM | #3951 |
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What kind of bike?
My pretty well modded ZRX1200 never has had this, not have any of my previous bikes. But I do libe in a flat state. I could see your engines consuming oil if in the mountains on twisty roads. But I think rings/bores are to blame for many oil burners. My new XV doesn't get the carbon buildup on the ass end like my Impreza did. So far no oil loss noted.
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08-08-2013, 12:37 PM | #3952 | |
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08-08-2013, 12:38 PM | #3953 |
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Mine is, so far so good! I do have a rough idle on cold start ups though, not sure if that's related. Subaru service guys said its normal, but they didn't get a chance to keep my car over night to check. It's quite the rough cold start at times though.
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08-08-2013, 12:41 PM | #3954 |
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08-08-2013, 12:52 PM | #3955 | |
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08-08-2013, 12:59 PM | #3956 | |
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How many fb engines has the service dept removed and swapped before? Being that they screw up much simpler things, the last thing I'd want is a dealer installed engine. |
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08-08-2013, 01:01 PM | #3957 |
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Glad youre happy. But both brand new Subaru's I've bought had very smooth idles, even in the winter in the morning. Did your new engine quit consuming oil.after break-in?
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08-08-2013, 01:48 PM | #3958 | |
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I went to Colorado over Christmas, but didn't remotely close to the same type of driving I did on this trip, which is why I used a lot more oil imho. I might try to source a new pcv valve though Last edited by flyboy1100; 08-08-2013 at 01:53 PM. |
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08-08-2013, 01:48 PM | #3959 |
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Yea after the first oil light/top up I can report I have had zero noticeable oil consumption. How's your new ride treating you?
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08-08-2013, 01:53 PM | #3960 |
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Lots better so far, Greg! Thanks!
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08-08-2013, 01:56 PM | #3961 | |
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But I don't recall him losing any oil or smoking. Its a pretty comfortable bike, I just cant get used to shaft-drive. |
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08-08-2013, 01:58 PM | #3962 |
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Please post any findings with the pcv if/when you replace, it, please!
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08-08-2013, 02:41 PM | #3963 | |
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With regards to not wanting a shortblock replaced, yeah you're right I would rather NOT have to go through that, however if you NEED to do it, you do it. If given the option to fix your car or continue to have a engine that consumes oil, I would go for the former. That should be obvious. |
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08-08-2013, 02:47 PM | #3964 | |
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Like I said the only place I have had oil issues is in the mountains where it pukes a lot out the breather, and I really think the fb20 with it's high compression creates a lot of crankcase pressure when engine braking |
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08-08-2013, 02:48 PM | #3965 |
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@ST- right,
But I disagree about the dealing having to fix it correctly. They are supposed to- but if something goes awry, which seems very likely, most dealers are notorious for the "thats normal" line. Im sure they told Greg that idling rough is ok. Because they spent all that time fixing it and it would be a huge pita for them to sort out. And if you call SOA and complain, the dealer can just deny you service. Thats right- SOA's official company policy is thqt any dealer can refuse any customer at any time for any reason they see fit. All they HAVE TO DO- IS SELL YOU THE CAR. |
08-08-2013, 02:51 PM | #3966 | |
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Yours sounds like a very normal and well-functioning Subaru. But with my last car I hardly ever engine-braked and it still chugged the crude. The XV I actually do use the engine to brake with, and not a drop so far... Knock on wood! |
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08-08-2013, 02:53 PM | #3967 |
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I use it all the time, rarely even touch my brakes above 25-30
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08-08-2013, 03:11 PM | #3968 | |
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08-08-2013, 03:19 PM | #3969 |
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08-08-2013, 03:27 PM | #3970 |
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Here's a good description of what the PCV valve does, and why:
http://www.agcoauto.com/content/news/p2_articleid/197 |
08-08-2013, 03:52 PM | #3971 |
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The service manual says to not remove it unless broken, the next page is how to test it once removed....how am I supposed to test it w/o removing it? Lol
Part isn't horribly expensive, I might just go buy one tomorrow |
08-08-2013, 04:01 PM | #3972 |
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08-08-2013, 04:08 PM | #3973 |
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16.95 msrp. They thread in, and it looks like dealer only for now, but my dealer always has things 15% off
Then again, I think it is probably functioning correctly, 1500+ miles of working the engine decently hard, but still can't hurt to have a spare |
08-08-2013, 04:38 PM | #3974 |
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Yes, but don't forget to use the appropriate Locktite product that is the functional equivalent of the almost-impossible-to-find thread sealant that the service manual specifies.
A quick Google search will reveal the appropriate stuff to buy. In fact, if you search on this forum, you'll find it. |
08-08-2013, 05:09 PM | #3975 |
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They're on ebay.
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