Burning a lot of oil
05-03-2003, 12:53 AM
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My car did this, too. I've known a few subies that have had this problem. Luckily my car was still under warranty.
The nice thing is, you can drive with it like that, just keep checking the oil and adding more oil every month. Not fun but well cheaper than buying a new short block (which is what you'd probably need to fix it).
The nice thing is, you can drive with it like that, just keep checking the oil and adding more oil every month. Not fun but well cheaper than buying a new short block (which is what you'd probably need to fix it).
05-04-2003, 09:26 AM
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Re: Burning a lot of oil
Originally posted by etal
It is a '92 Subaru Loyale with 173,000 miles. It has been burning a lot of oil. A quart per 300 miles.
Any idea why this is going on? How many miles does the 1.8L engine have left on it?
It is a '92 Subaru Loyale with 173,000 miles. It has been burning a lot of oil. A quart per 300 miles.
Any idea why this is going on? How many miles does the 1.8L engine have left on it?
My advice: Buy a EJ20T, do a conversion. A ton of work, but well worth it.
-Gagan
05-04-2003, 06:25 PM
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Originally posted by awns729
thats gonna be a TON of money right?
thats gonna be a TON of money right?
new EJ18s aren't even around i think...
In all seriousnes, losing that much oil that quickly is a big deal.
-Gagan
05-05-2003, 02:32 AM
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.... long-term solution quickly
Quickly? Are you saying it doesn't have much life in it?
There is a number of long-term solutions. One of them is to install another 1.8L engine in it.
It drives pretty good, no noticeable effects. Just keep adding oil every other day.
P.S. It has a new transmission and good body without rust.
Quickly? Are you saying it doesn't have much life in it?
There is a number of long-term solutions. One of them is to install another 1.8L engine in it.
It drives pretty good, no noticeable effects. Just keep adding oil every other day.
P.S. It has a new transmission and good body without rust.
Last edited by etal; 05-05-2003 at 02:37 AM.