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Old 05-29-2012, 09:11 PM   #1
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Default Impreza Burning Oil Quickly?

So i went on my first road trip this weekend, 500 miles up and around PA Rt.6 and as im driving the low oil level light came on so i checked it out and sure enough it was low, and that was with the car at 2700 miles thats it.... does anyone know why? i realize this oil is extremly thin and whatever, but i thought synthetic was supposed to last longer, idk any answers? 2700 miles and i gotta put a quart of oil in it?

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Old 05-29-2012, 09:12 PM   #2
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more info... running regular fuel and all that, i dont think ive gotten the car up over 4k rpms so im not beating it, no smoke from the pipe, no leaking that i can tell...
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Old 05-29-2012, 09:27 PM   #3
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So i went on my first road trip this weekend, 500 miles up and around PA Rt.6 and as im driving the low oil level light came on so i checked it out and sure enough it was low, and that was with the car at 2700 miles thats it.... does anyone know why? i realize this oil is extremly thin and whatever, but i thought synthetic was supposed to last longer, idk any answers? 2700 miles and i gotta put a quart of oil in it?

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There are a few members on here that are having oil consumption problems. Search around some of the threads.
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Old 05-29-2012, 09:42 PM   #4
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i just found it, i dont really have the time orpatience to read all 100 posts, is there a definitive answer? did i buy a ****ing lemon or not? thats really all i wanna know
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Old 05-29-2012, 10:08 PM   #5
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I understand your frustration but unfortunately can't condone your reluctance to search and/or read the posts to try to find the anwers to your problem. You may not realize it but forums are pretty much support groups that allow people to help other people by posting their problems or concerns.

You bought a car that some but not all dealers are trying to excuse oil consumption by referring to the engine as a "severe duty" engine with several different break-in periods. Since very few people are having the problem it won't get elevated because it doesn't hve enough impact. To you an all others with unacceptable oil consumption I highly suggest filing a report on the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration website.

www.nhtsa.gov

This website has been used for years by disatisfied owners and owners with safety concerns to report problems such as this. After enough people complain (minimum number is unknown) NHTSA has been known to force recalls and/or TSBs. This is how the elevation begins.
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Old 05-29-2012, 10:23 PM   #6
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okay awesome thanks, i usually do search but im really in no mood, but i posted in there, searched around, its just a bunch of complaining really, no one has found anything out yet.... its been perfect for me so far, guess something had to go wrong eventually
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Old 05-29-2012, 10:31 PM   #7
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like what would cause this does anyone have any ideas? i can think of any type of reason...... my 69 Ford Torino doesnt even burn oil like this,........
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Old 05-29-2012, 10:49 PM   #8
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How was it broken in? I just dumped the factory fill last weekend with no noticeable consumption. I used to worry that I was too hard on it.
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Old 05-29-2012, 10:55 PM   #9
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I don't see anything about this engine's duty that is particularly "severe".

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I don't see anything about this engine's duty that is particularly "severe".
That's moot.

The Impreza 2.0i takes all kinds of measures to try and improve gas mileage and cost costs. One way to improve mileage is to program the car to tread the fine line between running ultra-lean and detonation. That's pretty "severe." Another way is to run the thinnest oil possible to reduce friction to the bare minimum. Likewise severe. Neither of these techniques is particularly kind or gentle to the engine.

It will be interesting to observe these engines after 30,000 miles, 60,000 miles and 100,000 miles, eh?
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Old 05-29-2012, 10:58 PM   #11
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i just drove it like normal to break it in, not too much highway driving besides this weekend., would that have anyhting to do with it?
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Old 05-29-2012, 10:58 PM   #12
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i just drove it like normal to break it in, not too much highway driving besides this weekend., would that have anyhting to do with it?
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Old 05-29-2012, 11:19 PM   #13
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I am at 2700 its reading a little below the top dot but nothing to cause concern for me. Where is the reading on the dip stick?

I wonder if any break-in oil or additive should have been used for the first 1k mile.

I believe you need to beat your engine a little get it up there in RPM 5k -6k
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Old 05-30-2012, 12:11 AM   #14
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it was just above the bottom indicator hole butyeah i have gotten it to around 5ish but what i meant is i dont drive it like a ken block wannabee... merging and tolls and stuff i get it up there getting to speed.... but whatever i guess we'll see what happens...
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it was just above the bottom indicator hole butyeah i have gotten it to around 5ish but what i meant is i dont drive it like a ken block wannabee... merging and tolls and stuff i get it up there getting to speed.... but whatever i guess we'll see what happens...
The manual only said keep under 4000 for the first 1k miles so, it isnt like you did anything wrong. in my certain case the dealer drove the car to me so i got it with 236 miles on the car. Im not sure how they drove it before i got it. Maybe they drove the piss out of it

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Here's how I broke in my engine: acmenovelties.net/cars/engine_break-in.html

No oil consumption yet.
Power is OK.
Fuel economy, though not what the EPA numbers say for around town, is OK.
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Hoping to bump this thread.. my story starts with small quantity of oil on the boots of the spark plugs to cylinders 1 & 3. I replaced all 4 with NGK cold step as well as the passenger side valve cover gasket (used silicone sealant).

I also cleaned my SF intake with K&N red oil. After startup I heard a medium-pitched squealing/screech sound and the car was throwing P0102 & P0113 codes.

Any prognoses? Thanks!
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I'm averaging between 1 and 1.5qts lost per oil change on my 2014 WRX
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mine burns about a quart every 6k. So when the oil light comes on I know it's time for an oil change
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Hoping to bump this thread.. my story starts with small quantity of oil on the boots of the spark plugs to cylinders 1 & 3. I replaced all 4 with NGK cold step as well as the passenger side valve cover gasket (used silicone sealant).

I also cleaned my SF intake with K&N red oil. After startup I heard a medium-pitched squealing/screech sound and the car was throwing P0102 & P0113 codes.

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valve cover gasket and broken belt tensioner?
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Old 05-30-2012, 09:11 AM   #21
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Try getting an answer. Soa just blows smoke up your butt. My car was fine till about 7k then the oil light came on...
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That's moot.

The Impreza 2.0i takes all kinds of measures to try and improve gas mileage and cost costs. One way to improve mileage is to program the car to tread the fine line between running ultra-lean and detonation. That's pretty "severe." Another way is to run the thinnest oil possible to reduce friction to the bare minimum. Likewise severe. Neither of these techniques is particularly kind or gentle to the engine.

It will be interesting to observe these engines after 30,000 miles, 60,000 miles and 100,000 miles, eh?
Exactly what ratio is "ultra-lean" ? 14.7:1 is normal (slightly lower for E10). In most conditions, going too lean just causes stumbling and poor fuel economy. There is some benefit in going slightly lean of 14.7:1, but not much.

Without evidence, I'm not going to assume that the 0W20 this engine was designed around is harder on it than something thicker.

It's a well balanced, small displacement engine with a massive sump, no turbo, and no towing duty.
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Old 05-30-2012, 10:54 AM   #23
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Finally got some news from subaru. They are looking into what to do about the dealer, but they are going to have another dealer arrange to pick up my car and leave me a loaner while they look into the various gremlins. With all the flaws my car has had in 7500 miles, I fear what it'll be like at 100k.
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My low oil light came on near the end of my last oil cycle. took it to the dealer and they gave me the 1qt per 1200 run around. Called SOA and started a ticket just so it was on their books. getting to about ahlfway on my current cycle and nothing has come up yet. If they low oil light comes on this time. then I'll start raising hell!
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My low oil light came on near the end of my last oil cycle. took it to the dealer and they gave me the 1qt per 1200 run around. Called SOA and started a ticket just so it was on their books. getting to about.
No car built since the Eisenhower administration has consumed 1 quart of oil per 1200 miles unless something was seriously wrong with the engine.

Is Subaru telling us that they are breaking into virgin territory with this bold new feature?
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