I'm a very conservative driver and and rarely hit the high end on the tach yet still consume oil.I wonder how much of the consumption is due to driving habits (high revs).
I'm a very conservative driver and and rarely hit the high end on the tach yet still consume oil.
You might not have to add oil. The owner's manual explains the low oil warning light. It allows for considerable oil consumption before coming on. Based on that, it appears that the engine has considerable tolerance for variations in oil level.2011 3.6R
37,000
1 quart every 3,000
First Subaru I have owned and the first car I have owned that consumed oil to the point of having to add oil between service.
If Tanks Outback consuming a quart every 3,000 and the service interval is 7,500 the car will be over 2 quarts low. That's just not right.You might not have to add oil. The owner's manual explains the low oil warning light. It allows for considerable oil consumption before coming on. Based on that, it appears that the engine has considerable tolerance for variations in oil level.
Originally Posted by tank fuzzbutt
2011 3.6R
37,000
1 quart every 3,000
First Subaru I have owned and the first car I have owned that consumed oil to the point of having to add oil between service.
If Tanks Outback consuming a quart every 3,000 and the service interval is 7,500 the car will be over 2 quarts low. That's just not right.
I don't believe one should let the oil level get so low that the low oil warning lamp comes on. Like most other warning gauges, it's a failsafe and is not intended to replace regular maintenance. The oil level should not get below one quart low on the 3.6, IMHO.You might not have to add oil. The owner's manual explains the low oil warning light. It allows for considerable oil consumption before coming on. Based on that, it appears that the engine has considerable tolerance for variations in oil level.