Why do wrx's burn oil so fast.!?
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Why do wrx's burn oil so fast.!?
So there's my question basically.. Why do wrx's burn threw oil so fast ? I just got my 07 an I absolutely love it except the fact I have changed my oil 2 within 5, 000miles. Now I was told that your suppose to change the oil ever 3,000 just like any other car. Is that true or should I change it earlier? As of right now I am a little low on oil as we speak. I have had a full synthetic oil change done and my local shop but the didn't tell me the weight of penzoil. What would that weight be so I can ok a little me in until I get my oil changed
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I have 119K and don't drip any oil at all. Cars that leak oil have not been properly maintained or may indicate a more serious issue. If you don't have actual DRIPS indicating leaks, you are burning oil and that could mean blow-by or a possible head gasket issue (do a compression check as mentioned above).
5W30 is the recommended weight.
5W30 is the recommended weight.
Last edited by 04GG; 11-19-2012 at 12:14 PM.
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I have 119K and don't drip any oil at all. Cars that leak oil have not been properly maintained or may indicate a more serious issue. If you don't have actual DRIPS indicating leaks, you are burning oil and that could mean blow-by or a possible head gasket issue (do a compression check as mentioned above).
5W30 is the recommended weight.
5W30 is the recommended weight.
i third that only cuz the harness bar i bought already had "BECAUSE A RACECAR" written on it. LOL
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Between 3 WRXs over 10 years, built and dying motors aside, I've never burned more than half a quart.
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