Do Subaru Foresters use a lot of oil?

Many Subaru owners have found that the 2.0L, 2.2L, and 2.5L engines powering some Subaru vehicles built after 2011 consume more oil than usual. The most affected models include: 2011-2015 Forester.

Has Subaru fixed oil consumption problem?

Reports say the Japanese automaker redesigned the 2.5-liter engine in the Forester and Outback in 2012 and has fixed the problem. Some 2012 Subaru Forester models could still have the older engine design before the automaker changed over to the next-generation 2.5-liter Boxer engine.

Do Subaru Foresters burn oil?

While it can be hard to tell until this is officially resolved, the vehicles most likely to be affected by high oil consumption include: Subaru Forester 4th Gen (2014-18) Subaru Legacy 5th Gen (2010-14) Subaru 6.82 4th Gen (2014-18)

Is it normal for Subaru to burn oil?

Yet despite the evidence, Subaru, Audi and BMW are firmly sticking with their statement that oil consumption is a normal part in the operation of a vehicle. Subaru has stated that a quart burned every 1,000 to 1,200 miles is acceptable.

How much oil does a Subaru Forester use?

My 2014 Forester has been using oil since the day it was driven off the lot with 11 miles on it. I have owned multiple Honda and Toyota vehicles with 150-200k miles on them and they never used a 1/2 quart of oil per 1,000 miles. It doesn’t matter if the engine has 100k on it or 0 miles on – these engines use oil at an alarming rate.

What to do about high oil consumption in Subaru?

While resistant at first, Subaru has taken steps to resolve the issue, releasing a TSB indicating a course of action for models that are affected. The official advice Subaru has given is to seek replacement of the piston rings, which Subaru will cover under the vehicle’s warranty.

What kind of oil does a Subaru boxer burn?

Boxer engines don’t burn oil. Subaru Boxer engines burn oil. In spite of the lawsuit and the $ Millions in repairs the 2017’s still burn oil.Stay away from this beast!