Hey was wondering if i got a bum motor or is this normal? i have 2800 miles on my 05 STi and i checked the oil today and noticed it was a little more than half a quart low???? is this normal for the motor since it's just breaking in? Does anyone else have to top off there's between oil changes?

 

I have 14k miles and still have to top-off in between oil changes, its normal.

 

Thanks Group B.....i was wondering if i was needing to drop it off to the dealer with a menacing note...

 

If you're burning oil, they should give you a compression check under warranty just to be sure, but at this point I wouldn't worry. Less than a quart between oil changes isn't a problem.

 

i burn almost a quart with regular oil between changes. i drive hard and plenty and often. and stop and go traffic.(i live in hawaii)
with synthetic i have consistently burned less(about half a quart consistently over 3 oil changes)






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I have an 04 STI with about 15k. In the last 3000 miles I have had to add 3 quarts!? I have no leaks and I do not notice any white, black, or blue smoke. I did notice a little oil dusted on my intake hoses but none sitting in my fmic. If any one has any info, please help. -Confused?

 

just out of crazy curiosity... any power loss? did you check your coolant? what color is your oil?(fingers crossed) 3 quarts is excessive....




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Using a good synthetic oil should help a little as they are far more resistant to heat. You will still loose some, but not as much. I know that a lot of people advise against it, but I have always used slightly heaver oils in all of my turbo cars. I have had three of them now, and it seems to protect the engine a little better. I never use anything lighter than 5w-40. Castrol Syntec has a really good 5w-50.

 

No power loss, coolant is clean, oil is clean, and i use redline synthetic oil. I appreciate the help.