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Old 03-19-2013, 04:22 PM   #3101
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If a 2012 Impreza (A) burns zero oil, and a different 2012 impreza (B) burns 1 quart/ litre every 2000 km then how can that be considered normal. If one does something that the other doesn't, I would think there is something wrong with one of those cars.
Which one ?

Our '12 burns very little oil between changes should I report it to our Dealer for inspection ?
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Old 03-19-2013, 06:50 PM   #3102
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Just like how soa press releases and announcements call the boxer "subaru's new inline boxer engine" lol

our fb's have regular copper plugs. replacement is every 40k iirc.
Lol seriously?!?!
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Old 03-19-2013, 07:27 PM   #3103
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Lol seriously?!?!
He does not understand how engines are identified. IE combustion chambers are inline with the crank. Straight engine design.
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Old 03-19-2013, 11:12 PM   #3104
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He does not understand how engines are identified. IE combustion chambers are inline with the crank. Straight engine design.
But then that makes any engine an "inline" engine. Sorry man but I think you're wrong! Subaru identifies these engines (other than boxer) as H-4's
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Old 03-19-2013, 11:15 PM   #3105
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I think the people on these forums that say its normal for a car to consume oil either work for Subaru or have been brainwashed to think its normal.
Yep, there are Subaru tools and those suffering from post purchase rationalization in this thread too. I don't burn oil, but I don't doubt it's a problem with some. And 40k on plugs? That's so 1900's...
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Old 03-20-2013, 12:46 AM   #3106
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Our vw is 40k on double platinum plugs and they are 15/each, 5 total. It is hard on plugs, and uses some oil.
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Old 03-20-2013, 06:31 AM   #3107
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note I never said everywhere is severe service I said florida is severe service, ontario is severe service. Places were a car is subjected to severe temperatures and extreme weather conditions will qualify for severe service. In this thread you have had many report of their cars using .5 in 6k, my own post indicates ~.3qt in 4.5k and so on.

What I find amusig is the fact that you believe that subaru 1qt in 1.2k is proposterous yet you don't seem to have much of an issue with the oci being 7.5k


If you can name a car that does not have any reports of oil consumption I would love to know what car this is. As I said above your car consumes oil that falls outside the amount that most are reporting therefore you have an issue, however 7.5k oci is penny wise pound foolish. I would advise anyone with an oil consumption issue to keep a level head, refrain from attacks either on the company or on anyone commenting on the issue, and approach soa as one cohesive unit. Hysteria will not accelerate resolution of this problem.
sounds just luke someone else on here.
How do we form this "unit".
So auskip the lame has declared boxers to be inlines.... ahhh good old stupid troll.
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Old 03-20-2013, 07:36 AM   #3108
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Yep, there are Subaru tools and those suffering from post purchase rationalization in this thread too. I don't burn oil, but I don't doubt it's a problem with some. And 40k on plugs? That's so 1900's...
In the 90's I had cars that didnt burn oil, with decent seats.
And it may actually be 30k on the plugs...
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Old 03-20-2013, 10:16 AM   #3109
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Severe driving is
> Repeated short trips, stop-and-go, extensive idling (basically any urban driving)
> Rough, muddy, dusty, wet, humid, cold, mountainous, salty conditions (basically any country or winter driving)
> Towing a trailer.
> Racing
http://www.cars101.com/subaru/maintenance-2013.html

Is it really necessary to call people names and start personal attacks? You have noted that I have been more than civil in my q&a with you, you simply do not need to lower your standards and engage in such behaviour.

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Old 03-20-2013, 11:32 AM   #3110
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http://www.cars101.com/subaru/maintenance-2013.html

Is it really necessary to call people names and start personal attacks? You have noted that I have been more than civil in my q&a with you, you simply do not need to lower your standards and engage in such behaviour.

thanks
In typical lawyer fashion you sjew the facts.
What name did I call you and when have I been uncivil to you?
Your q&a has really just been a condemnation, and a relentless argument.
You are telling us to take better care of our cars. Lame.
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Old 03-20-2013, 11:34 AM   #3111
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Our vw is 40k on double platinum plugs and they are 15/each, 5 total. It is hard on plugs, and uses some oil.
Have you priced the subaru copper plugs?
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Old 03-20-2013, 11:48 AM   #3112
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Have you priced the subaru copper plugs?


as of right now, they look like they are a dealer only item at 17.00-20.00 each
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Old 03-20-2013, 11:54 AM   #3113
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Your tone has been quite angry and you have called others trolls. You are being uncivil to others please at least make an attempt to control your outburst and or anger. WE should all take better care of our vehicles and also properly select our OCI based on the conditons which we drive in and how we drive our cars. I have in no way altered the facts and have acknowledged the situation with your oil consumption, I am not certain if you have a persecution complex but the world is not out to get you. I am not goliath and you are not david, sometimes a simple debate is just that, there is never a necessity to go off on people or on rants (diatribes) when such tactics simply obscures your point and demonstrates that you are being provincial.
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Old 03-20-2013, 12:02 PM   #3114
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Well all I have done is debate you back and yes I am angry because this car sucks in there seem to be a lot of people here defending the car for no reason.
as to calling that peckerhead a troll well he is 1 and I make no apologies
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Old 03-20-2013, 12:04 PM   #3115
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Your point about the OCI is sort of invalid as I have to refill this thing every couple 1000 miles.
I think the longest any oil has stayed in my crankcase without being drained is 5000 miles
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Old 03-20-2013, 12:05 PM   #3116
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I will agree with you to this extent if I did have a car that didn't burn oil I definitely wouldn't put 7500 miles on it on an OCI. I tend to maintain my machinery very well as evidenced by all of my post all the way back to the first 1.
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Old 03-20-2013, 12:06 PM   #3117
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as of right now, they look like they are a dealer only item at 17.00-20.00 each
Well that's pretty expensive. I haven't remove any of mine yet but when I do I'll let you know if they are irridium or copper everyone at the dealerships told me there copper.

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Old 03-20-2013, 12:13 PM   #3118
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40k is too long for copper plugs, especially at the voltages modern ignition systems run.

Same dealer that didn't even know oil weights, etc? I never trust a dealer
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sounds just luke someone else on here.
How do we form this "unit".
So auskip the lame has declared boxers to be inlines.... ahhh good old stupid troll.
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Well another nasioc member that everyone LIKES posted a thread about the sparkplugs. iirc theyre copper and get changed at 30k. I'll be doing mine at 25ish.
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But then that makes any engine an "inline" engine. Sorry man but I think you're wrong! Subaru identifies these engines (other than boxer) as H-4's
Horizontally Opposed Type O Engine But if you can draw one line through the center of the crankshaft and it falls in the middle of every cylinder regardless of how many banks then its a Straight (inline) engine.
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Which one ?

Our '12 burns very little oil between changes should I report it to our Dealer for inspection ?
Very little in an oci- as in less than a quart?
I and others here who are legitimately cheated by soa have to pour in several quarts to go an oci. If talking about it while soa sits on their laurels doing nothing is considered bitching, whining, a diatribe, whatever- I really dont care. All I'm doing is discussing a problem with other consumers. Anyone that doesnt like the content,tone, or attitude, well they don't hAve to read or participate. Like Asskip- I had to put "it" on ignore at the express urging of several others who thought the troll was best left ignored. I agree.
He likes to take cheap shots and jabs at me at every oportunity and in all my internet posting is one of the most irritating trolls ever.
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Old 03-20-2013, 12:47 PM   #3123
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Well another nasioc member that everyone LIKES posted a thread about the sparkplugs. iirc theyre copper and get changed at 30k. I'll be doing mine at 25ish.
I found that post. They were Iridium (as specified in the factory manual) and in fine shape - the gap was still within factory specification.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...hlight=iridium



You even posted that you only planned on checking yours at 20k.
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I found that post. They were Iridium (as specified in the factory manual) and in fine shape - the gap was still within factory specification.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...hlight=iridium



You even posted that you only planned on checking yours at 20k.
I wouldnt put too much stock in what he says. I would be surprised if he could even find them. The only thing this guy knows how to do is complain. He has provided no real leak down or compression numbers. If the oil problem was as bad as he talks about then that would be the first place i would start looking.

He knows how to change his oil and rep for Amsoil signature series because their own test says they are the best.
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I found that post. They were Iridium (as specified in the factory manual) and in fine shape - the gap was still within factory specification.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...hlight=iridium



You even posted that you only planned on checking yours at 20k.
Yep, thanks for the link, I didnt feel like digging it up. I could have sworn the plugs were copper, but I've been wrong before.
Hard to remember what has been said in what thread since I've been a membef for well over a year.
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