Baja losing oil?

2003Baja · 06-23-2005, 01:48 PM

I did an oil change over 1,000 miles ago, and at a gas station I went to check my oil. The dip stick had NO OIL on it!

. I know subaru turboed models eat oil but I have an N/A

Was just wondering if anyone else had this problem. I did check my oil plug and filter and all was tight. There was some oil on the plug/pan but I'm pretty its sure it was from the last change. When I did the change I didnt find any washers in the bottom of the oil container like my moms sonata so I am pretty sure all is sealed......

EDIT: Ok, after adding THREE QUARTS of oil, all is restored. There seems to be a problem with the drain plug. (it was oily again) Oil is getting by it somehow, and I took out the plug just to see if it had a washer and it did. Well I'll see soon enough if the bottom the oil pan its slick again

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Hawk296 · 06-23-2005, 07:05 PM

try replacing the crush washer on the drain plug

Samirr76 · 06-23-2005, 08:21 PM

yes there is a washer, thats why its leaking.

2003Baja · 06-24-2005, 08:08 PM

I'll go and order one ASAP. Talked to a local mechanic, he said the same thing. How much will it be u think it be?

Thanks!

Watch out for them pitbulls lol! (I stopped hard for one today and the ten 2x6x8's slid and pinned my hand against the steering wheel. Hurt my hand pretty good. Love how people at the home depto stopped/slowed down to watch how I loaded those big things into my baja

)

opimax · 06-27-2005, 04:27 PM

I did my first change on my 05 N/A Sunday at 2k it was down a quart. I will be watching...

Mark

Samirr76 · 06-27-2005, 06:22 PM

We go up to 5k miles between oil changes and havent burnt any oil, not a drop.

BajaT05 · 06-27-2005, 09:13 PM

You can use the washer up to two times, no more....

nurseman · 06-27-2005, 09:26 PM

i did my first oil change on my 05 baja turbo at 3K miles. i noted that i had to put 5 qts in to fill it even though the manual states a 4.1 capcity. but i would say it ate atleast a quart in that 3k miles. as well my car doesnt leak oil and on my 02 impreza rs with 110k miles i never changed the crush washer and never burn leaked oil ever. the washer is 89cents at the dealer

Flowmastered87GL · 06-27-2005, 09:55 PM

Alot of times if you go to the dealer and say you have a filter already but forgot the washer last time they will just GIVE it to you.

Its nicer to them though if you buy an extra filter with 2 washers when you are there (one for now and one to use with that new filter)

BajaT05 · 06-29-2005, 03:18 PM

Is the Factory filter better than a K&N oil filter?

06-23-2005, 01:48 PM	#1
2003Baja Scooby Newbie Member#: 52985 Join Date: Jan 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Pennsylvania	Baja losing oil? I did an oil change over 1,000 miles ago, and at a gas station I went to check my oil. The dip stick had NO OIL on it! . I know subaru turboed models eat oil but I have an N/A Was just wondering if anyone else had this problem. I did check my oil plug and filter and all was tight. There was some oil on the plug/pan but I'm pretty its sure it was from the last change. When I did the change I didnt find any washers in the bottom of the oil container like my moms sonata so I am pretty sure all is sealed...... EDIT: Ok, after adding THREE QUARTS of oil, all is restored. There seems to be a problem with the drain plug. (it was oily again) Oil is getting by it somehow, and I took out the plug just to see if it had a washer and it did. Well I'll see soon enough if the bottom the oil pan its slick again * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by 2003Baja; 06-23-2005 at 06:46 PM.

06-27-2005, 09:26 PM	#8
nurseman Scooby Newbie Member#: 85518 Join Date: Apr 2005	oil loss i did my first oil change on my 05 baja turbo at 3K miles. i noted that i had to put 5 qts in to fill it even though the manual states a 4.1 capcity. but i would say it ate atleast a quart in that 3k miles. as well my car doesnt leak oil and on my 02 impreza rs with 110k miles i never changed the crush washer and never burn leaked oil ever. the washer is 89cents at the dealer

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06-23-2005, 07:05 PM	#2
Hawk296 Scooby Specialist Member#: 14555 Join Date: Jan 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Troy, MI Vehicle: 1995 L (Apex Tiger) Battle Ready Baja	try replacing the crush washer on the drain plug

06-23-2005, 08:21 PM	#3
Samirr76 Scooby Guru Member#: 4835 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Fl33tw00d, PA Vehicle: 2003 Baja 5MT Yellow w/ 220,000 miles	yes there is a washer, thats why its leaking.

06-24-2005, 08:08 PM	#4
2003Baja Scooby Newbie Member#: 52985 Join Date: Jan 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Pennsylvania	I'll go and order one ASAP. Talked to a local mechanic, he said the same thing. How much will it be u think it be? Thanks! Watch out for them pitbulls lol! (I stopped hard for one today and the ten 2x6x8's slid and pinned my hand against the steering wheel. Hurt my hand pretty good. Love how people at the home depto stopped/slowed down to watch how I loaded those big things into my baja )

06-27-2005, 04:27 PM	#5
opimax Scooby Newbie Member#: 85940 Join Date: Apr 2005	I did my first change on my 05 N/A Sunday at 2k it was down a quart. I will be watching... Mark

06-27-2005, 06:22 PM	#6
Samirr76 Scooby Guru Member#: 4835 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Fl33tw00d, PA Vehicle: 2003 Baja 5MT Yellow w/ 220,000 miles	We go up to 5k miles between oil changes and havent burnt any oil, not a drop.

06-27-2005, 09:13 PM	#7
BajaT05 Scooby Specialist Member#: 78337 Join Date: Dec 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: KORF Vehicle: 2005 Baja Turbo Regal Blue Pearl	You can use the washer up to two times, no more....

06-27-2005, 09:55 PM	#9
Flowmastered87GL WCSS Drunk Moderator Member#: 8914 Join Date: Aug 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Portland Oregon Vehicle: 2005 Baja Sport Regal Blue Pearl	Alot of times if you go to the dealer and say you have a filter already but forgot the washer last time they will just GIVE it to you. Its nicer to them though if you buy an extra filter with 2 washers when you are there (one for now and one to use with that new filter)

06-29-2005, 03:18 PM	#10
BajaT05 Scooby Specialist Member#: 78337 Join Date: Dec 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: KORF Vehicle: 2005 Baja Turbo Regal Blue Pearl	Is the Factory filter better than a K&N oil filter?