fb engine life time

auto2 · 01-24-2015, 05:01 PM

so besides the oil issue with this engine has anyone got to 200,000 miles trouble free yet? who has the most miles on an fb? does one that uses oil at 15,000 get worse at 75000 etc?

Hondaslayer · 01-24-2015, 05:32 PM

The engine has only been out for ~ 5 yrs at most. Doubt anyone is doing 40k + a year on them. 100k is likely but 200k might only be one or two out there

Annihilator817 · 01-24-2015, 05:36 PM

95k on my '11 Forester w/fb25, and no issues.

LGA2011 · 01-25-2015, 09:32 PM

CVT transmission make the engine last longer due to less rotation per miles.

Uncle Scotty · 01-26-2015, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LGA2011

CVT transmission make the engine last longer due to less rotation per miles.

this is one of the dumbest things ive EVER seen posted on the internet

EVER

LGA2011 · 03-15-2015, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Scotty

this is one of the dumbest things ive EVER seen posted on the internet

EVER

Proof do you have it or anything that relate that my answer is ridiculous?

The engine use less power to move the car with the CVT(at normal rate acceleration**).
Even when cornering the RPM is still at the lower side.
CVT can adjust engine speed for optimal engine oil temperature function, thus leading to less friction wear, etc on the engine side...
Since it's efficient, obviously it consume less gas & also less wear again on the engine.

CVT-FB20 · 03-15-2015, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LGA2011

Proof do you have it or anything that relate that my answer is ridiculous?

The engine use less power to move the car with the CVT(at normal rate acceleration**).

Even when cornering the RPM is still at the lower side.

CVT can adjust engine speed for optimal engine oil temperature function, thus leading to less friction wear, etc on the engine side...

Since it's efficient, obviously it consume less gas & also less wear again on the engine.

No engine not use less power to move the car with CVT and cornering have no connection with RPM also CVT have no connection with engine oil temp either and fuel efficient not connected with less engine wear you dum dum you know not a lot about cars and you no speak good English but me still love you long time.

n00b on demand · 03-16-2015, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CVT-FB20

No engine not use less power to move the car with CVT and cornering have no connection with RPM also CVT have no connection with engine oil temp either and fuel efficient not connected with less engine wear you dum dum you know not a lot about cars and you no speak good English but me still love you long time.

mopartodd · 03-23-2015, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LGA2011

Proof do you have it or anything that relate that my answer is ridiculous?

The engine use less power to move the car with the CVT(at normal rate acceleration**).
Even when cornering the RPM is still at the lower side.
CVT can adjust engine speed for optimal engine oil temperature function, thus leading to less friction wear, etc on the engine side...
Since it's efficient, obviously it consume less gas & also less wear again on the engine.

LOL.

It's funny how Physics works all the time and sometimes Darwinism does not.

BlackJavaPearl04 · 03-27-2015, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mopartodd

LOL.

It's funny how Physics works all the time and Darwinism does not PERIOD.

Corrected

al_s14 · 08-06-2016, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Scotty

this is one of the dumbest things ive EVER seen posted on the internet

EVER

Never been a fan of Scotty, but cant help but agree. Rotations per mile are dependent directly from your driving style. Period.

kanjii · 09-01-2016, 12:45 PM

About 43k on my '12 sport premium impreza with 5mt. Talk about oil consumption, oil light came on at 1700 miles and 3700 miles. After all the back and forth with Subaru, got a new block around 20k. Oil light came on only once after the new block was installed about 1k before next oil change was due.

424wrx · 09-01-2016, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kanjii

About 43k on my '12 sport premium impreza with 5mt. Talk about oil consumption, oil light came on at 1700 miles and 3700 miles. After all the back and forth with Subaru, got a new block around 20k. Oil light came on only once after the new block was installed about 1k before next oil change was due.

why not get into a habit to check the oil before a light comes on? do you want the new engine to blow up? this is like people that never check air pressure in tires. ive checked fluids in our 3 subarus every few weeks for years. jmho.

424wrx · 01-26-2015, 05:43 PM

wifes 11 forester has about 55k, no issues.
my dd 14 legacy has 7k,no issues.
my 08 wrx with 70k,no issues to date. i know its not a fb25 but still for reliability she has been an awesome car.

Subarudave09 · 01-27-2015, 09:22 AM

I've got 43k on my xv. It burned in the beginning, I just added oil. Now with 43k it has not burned any nor has the light came on. Using what ever 0w20 is on roll back at Walmart, or what ever is on sale with Subaru filters. No other issues besides a rattle in the heat shield and a blower motor resistor.

Montebear · 03-14-2015, 09:36 PM

Anyone else have more miles?

CVT-FB20 · 03-15-2015, 07:41 PM

There's a guy around nasioc that has around 90k on his GP impreza. No horror stories

no694terry · 03-16-2015, 10:13 AM

2013 Ouback 194k miles

left footed whooten · 03-17-2015, 03:30 AM

2015 Forester, 13k, no issues, no signs of oil consumption. Just a wonky bumper and dented spare tire well from a camry applying its front bumper to mine's rear. Body shop appointment monday

Manual trans and getting up to 34mpg on the I80 at sea level, 28-29 at 6000ft.

jdix0009 · 07-19-2016, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by left footed whooten

2015 Forester, 13k, no issues, no signs of oil consumption. Just a wonky bumper and dented spare tire well from a camry applying its front bumper to mine's rear. Body shop appointment monday

Manual trans and getting up to 34mpg on the I80 at sea level, 28-29 at 6000ft.

I have a 2016 forester MT with 13,000 miles and have never gotten over 25 MPG on the highway. I also live along I-80 but at 2000ft.

I do like the car though. I highly recommend the EVO-one remote start system. it is awesome for the manual trans forester.

Mitchwrxpaps · 07-20-2016, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdix0009

I have a 2016 forester MT with 13,000 miles and have never gotten over 25 MPG on the highway. I also live along I-80 but at 2000ft.

I do like the car though. I highly recommend the EVO-one remote start system. it is awesome for the manual trans forester.

Wow...you've never gotten above 25 mpg? My WRX gets over 30 mpg on the highway..

jbulls93 · 03-19-2015, 11:25 PM

2012 Impreza 5 spd FB20 84k:

Burns 1.5+ qts between changes since new.

-Oil changes every 5k w/ subaru filter/oil

Car runs well, smooth outside of heatshield noise. Seems to consume oil more often during highway driving at 75+ mph where the 5MT is consistently at higher RPMs than a CVT would be.

Uncle Scotty · 03-19-2015, 11:54 PM

............

CVT-FB20 · 03-20-2015, 09:22 AM

So even when they burn a moderate amount of oil, they're still quite durable

Uncle Scotty · 03-20-2015, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CVT-FB20

So even when they burn a moderate amount of oil, they're still quite durable

maybe

01-24-2015, 05:01 PM	#1
auto2 Scooby Newbie Member#: 409850 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: akmost upstate ny Vehicle: 2013 impreza	fb engine life time so besides the oil issue with this engine has anyone got to 200,000 miles trouble free yet? who has the most miles on an fb? does one that uses oil at 15,000 get worse at 75000 etc?

09-01-2016, 12:45 PM	#12
kanjii Scooby Newbie Member#: 453739 Join Date: Sep 2016	'12 impreza About 43k on my '12 sport premium impreza with 5mt. Talk about oil consumption, oil light came on at 1700 miles and 3700 miles. After all the back and forth with Subaru, got a new block around 20k. Oil light came on only once after the new block was installed about 1k before next oil change was due.

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01-24-2015, 05:32 PM	#2
Hondaslayer Scooby Guru Member#: 4562 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Auburn, WA Vehicle: 2014 Electric Datsun 2005 Adventure van	The engine has only been out for ~ 5 yrs at most. Doubt anyone is doing 40k + a year on them. 100k is likely but 200k might only be one or two out there

01-24-2015, 05:36 PM	#3
Annihilator817 * Banned * Member#: 296742 Join Date: Oct 2011 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: RI Vehicle: '16 STI, '11 WRX, '96 328i DSP	95k on my '11 Forester w/fb25, and no issues.

01-25-2015, 09:32 PM	#4
LGA2011 Scooby Newbie Member#: 321173 Join Date: May 2012	CVT transmission make the engine last longer due to less rotation per miles.

01-26-2015, 05:43 PM	#14
424wrx Scooby Guru Member#: 171948 Join Date: Feb 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: new york Vehicle: 19 Sti Crystal white	wifes 11 forester has about 55k, no issues. my dd 14 legacy has 7k,no issues. my 08 wrx with 70k,no issues to date. i know its not a fb25 but still for reliability she has been an awesome car.

01-27-2015, 09:22 AM	#15
Subarudave09 Scooby Specialist Member#: 209316 Join Date: Apr 2009 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Northshore Vehicle: 14 XV OBP	I've got 43k on my xv. It burned in the beginning, I just added oil. Now with 43k it has not burned any nor has the light came on. Using what ever 0w20 is on roll back at Walmart, or what ever is on sale with Subaru filters. No other issues besides a rattle in the heat shield and a blower motor resistor.

03-14-2015, 09:36 PM	#16
Montebear Scooby Newbie Member#: 407346 Join Date: Nov 2014	Anyone else have more miles?

03-15-2015, 07:41 PM	#17
CVT-FB20 Scooby Newbie Member#: 389102 Join Date: Apr 2014 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Central Virginia Vehicle: 2015 Civic Si Sedan White	There's a guy around nasioc that has around 90k on his GP impreza. No horror stories

03-16-2015, 10:13 AM	#18
no694terry Scooby Specialist Member#: 220816 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pittsburgh PA Vehicle: 2018 Exotruck EJ22e 415whp/398wtq	2013 Ouback 194k miles

03-17-2015, 03:30 AM	#19
left footed whooten Scooby Specialist Member#: 44652 Join Date: Oct 2003 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Truckee, CA Vehicle: 16 Colorado diesel ATC Bobcat Pop-up	2015 Forester, 13k, no issues, no signs of oil consumption. Just a wonky bumper and dented spare tire well from a camry applying its front bumper to mine's rear. Body shop appointment monday Manual trans and getting up to 34mpg on the I80 at sea level, 28-29 at 6000ft.

03-19-2015, 11:25 PM	#22
jbulls93 Scooby Newbie Member#: 315840 Join Date: Apr 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: New York Vehicle: 2000 2.5rs	2012 Impreza 5 spd FB20 84k: Burns 1.5+ qts between changes since new. -Oil changes every 5k w/ subaru filter/oil Car runs well, smooth outside of heatshield noise. Seems to consume oil more often during highway driving at 75+ mph where the 5MT is consistently at higher RPMs than a CVT would be.

03-19-2015, 11:54 PM	#23
Uncle Scotty * Banned * Member#: 16200 Join Date: Mar 2002 Vehicle: OK buy Nates beans westcoastroasting.com	............

03-20-2015, 09:22 AM	#24
CVT-FB20 Scooby Newbie Member#: 389102 Join Date: Apr 2014 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Central Virginia Vehicle: 2015 Civic Si Sedan White	So even when they burn a moderate amount of oil, they're still quite durable