is it normal for my car to eat oil?
08-25-2006, 06:58 PM
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is it normal for my car to eat oil?
just did my 3rd oil change today. every oil change was at about 3k and noticed that about 4 qts came back out. i know i didnt leak because there is no oil stains in the garage. so is it normal to lose about 1qt of oil every oil change?? i drive a 2006 wrx if that matters.
08-25-2006, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by zumnwrx
um yes it is, mines a 03 and ive had it since new and im still not comfortable with it
08-26-2006, 01:02 AM
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yep. I ran the first 60K miles (3K mile intervals) on my WRX running standard oil since the dealer changed it free for the first 60K miles(Santa Cruz).
Then I switched to sythetic and change it at about 3K-4K mile intervals. So far 68K miles and I have always have to add that 1/2 to 8/10ths of a quart half way through.
Get an oil catch can so you can see what blow by oil goes in to the intercooler.
Then I switched to sythetic and change it at about 3K-4K mile intervals. So far 68K miles and I have always have to add that 1/2 to 8/10ths of a quart half way through.
Get an oil catch can so you can see what blow by oil goes in to the intercooler.
08-26-2006, 12:08 PM
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I think it also depends on your driving style. If I drive slow and conservative, it wont consume oil, however if I drive hard (which I normally do) it will consume oil. I add a quart every 1000-1500 miles (redline 5w30). I also have lots of short trips/stop and go.
08-26-2006, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ratcoon
just did my 3rd oil change today. every oil change was at about 3k and noticed that about 4 qts came back out. i know i didnt leak because there is no oil stains in the garage. so is it normal to lose about 1qt of oil every oil change?? i drive a 2006 wrx if that matters.
08-26-2006, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by zumnwrx
haha well i would if i still lived at home... this bad boy is paid off so it will do
this bad boy is paid off so it will do
08-28-2006, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by subie OCD
I think it also depends on your driving style. If I drive slow and conservative, it wont consume oil, however if I drive hard (which I normally do) it will consume oil. I add a quart every 1000-1500 miles (redline 5w30). I also have lots of short trips/stop and go.
Mine's never used any oil, and sees redline frequently.
