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06-17-2003, 10:15 PM
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Hello, Checked the oil today and had to add again. I have added almost a quart since the first change. Car has about 3600 miles. Do you guys remember having to add during the first few thousand miles? Am using the recommended 5w30. Thanks
06-17-2003, 10:56 PM
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When are you checking the oil? WRX dipsticks are NOTORIOUS for being very finnicky as far as oil level reporting. Temperature, time since last run, incline/grade of driveway all make gauging EXACT oil level VERY difficult.
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06-17-2003, 11:17 PM
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How many times have you added oil? And when did you check the stick? Always at cold? Always after a hard run, after a long run? It all depends when you check the oil. I had no problem with my oil so far. Did my first change using regular Castrol 10w30 dino oil at 3k miles and then went synth Mobil 1 10w30 at 6k. No problems so far.
06-18-2003, 08:55 PM
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A while back I noticed some oil-smelling smoke coming from my downpipe, and I checked the oil after the car had been sitting for about 5 minutes. I was a quart low. I quickly filled it back up, and changed the oil (I was due and I had mixed oil types for the "emergency") and have never had low oil again. When I changed the oil I also changed the filter brand (Fram to Napa Gold). I'm not saying there is a direct correlation, but it's something to think about.
Check your oil filter to see if there is any residue on it. If there is, you probably have a leaky filter.
Check your oil filter to see if there is any residue on it. If there is, you probably have a leaky filter.
06-18-2003, 09:01 PM
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Another thought is to use OEM or Purolator brand filters only as well...
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06-18-2003, 09:58 PM
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Hey guys. Definately not leaking and bought a decent supply of the Subie purolator filters. So it is using the oil not leaking no smoke or anything. Oh well a whole bunch of people clicked on the question so probably not the only one with evaporating oil. Thanks.
06-18-2003, 11:46 PM
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Originally posted by fish4poi
Hey guys. Definately not leaking and bought a decent supply of the Subie purolator filters. So it is using the oil not leaking no smoke or anything.
Hey guys. Definately not leaking and bought a decent supply of the Subie purolator filters. So it is using the oil not leaking no smoke or anything.
