This morning on the way to work, my low engine oil light came on. What a shocker. This has never happened before. And I checked my oil level just a few days ago. When I got home today, and checked the dipstick, it was 2/3 of a quart low. And I'm only about 2,300 miles past my last oil change. So I'll be calling the dealership tomorrow to schedule an oil consumption test.
When making a claim for excessive oil consumption, does the viscosity of oil that has been used come into the criteria that SOA uses to determine if you qualify? The reason I ask is I used 5W-20 for one oil change. All the other oil changes have been with 0W-20, and with the exception of one long interval when I was on vacation last year, they have all been right at the Subaru recommended 7500 mile interval.
Please, no conjecture. I'm really interested in actual experiences of those that have made excessive oil consumption claims with SOA. Was anyone refused a warranty claim because they used something other than 0W-20? Did anyone have to debate the subject with the dealership? Or have to appeal to SOA for clarificatoin?
I've got receipts that show all the maintenance on my car. But this one receipt will show a viscosity other than what is called for in the Owner's Manual.
When making a claim for excessive oil consumption, does the viscosity of oil that has been used come into the criteria that SOA uses to determine if you qualify? The reason I ask is I used 5W-20 for one oil change. All the other oil changes have been with 0W-20, and with the exception of one long interval when I was on vacation last year, they have all been right at the Subaru recommended 7500 mile interval.
Please, no conjecture. I'm really interested in actual experiences of those that have made excessive oil consumption claims with SOA. Was anyone refused a warranty claim because they used something other than 0W-20? Did anyone have to debate the subject with the dealership? Or have to appeal to SOA for clarificatoin?
I've got receipts that show all the maintenance on my car. But this one receipt will show a viscosity other than what is called for in the Owner's Manual.