2013 Subaru Forester: excessive oil consumption

Filed Nov 13, 2022 · Engine · OK

My car is consuming oil.

Filed Feb 7, 2021 · Engine · 120,000 miles · NY

Excessive oil leaking from valve cover seals and cam shaft seals. Vehicle only has 120k miles. Vehicle leaks approximately 2 quart of oil every 1000miles. Dealer cost to repair is over $2500. Repair can't be completed without completely removing engine from vehicle, and extensive tare down of motor. Unacceptable mechanical failure for a regularly dealer maintained vehicle of this age,

Filed Jul 29, 2020 · NY

Excessive oil comsumtion - started before 100,000 around 2016- has gotten worse - burn a quart and a half in 1100 miles.... Had oil consumption test before warrenty ran out and was told its fine. Excellent maintainance on car - oil consumption ruined catalytic convertor by 150,000 - had to replace/ keep calling subaru 800 number told that this is normal for wear and tear on car

Filed Jun 16, 2020 · Engine · AZ

Oil consumption regular oil changes every 5,000 miles bought car with just over 22,000 miles after only 30,000 miles heard knocking noise checked dip stick no oil know warning signs what so ever I.e. Engine running hot ,no oil light nothing.ever since takes a quart of oil every 1,000 miles.

Filed Mar 3, 2020 · Engine · NM

2013 subaru forester. Consumer writes in regards to oil consumption issue. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle needed oil added in between oil changes. The manufacturer was notified and offered 1500 towards a new car or repair. The consumer was dissatisfied.

Filed Jan 9, 2019 · Engine · NY

After reading other complaints on this site - prompted me to write this. 2yrs into owning my car had oil consumption test done because it seemed the synthetic oil is disappearing. Was told car is fine. I still need to put oil in - in between changes. The engine has no leaks. I was told synthetic oil burns off when you drive a lot of miles. I feel this should be looked into.

Filed Oct 23, 2018 · Engine · 69,324 miles · OH

Failed oil consumption test ,engine had to be replaced .I have the same problem with my second subaru forester 2011 its engine had to be replaced too. In both cars I found the problems accidentally when I took the2011 to hve new tiers I asked them to check oil level found no oil on the stick filled it with 3 bottels of oil before I drove it to the dealer I feel that they should recall all forester also I was not end a notice that they extended the warranty for this problem. Now they offer me 1000$ to apply for buying new subaru

Filed Aug 24, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 43,000 miles · CO

In june while driving to la from yosemite, my oil light began flickering, engine had about 46k, then came on at times while driving from san diego to la. Subaru told me it was a faulty oil switch. Replaced with autozone ps309. Drove from denver to bismarck nd to drive my cousins kid with a tumor on his heart and spine to mayo clinic to rochester, mn for chemo 2 times to take some pressure off of the family. In the middle of south dakota, my oil light came on again. I changed the oil and filter. Oil light still on, even though totally full of oil, engine is still very hot. Did not sleep all night, worried about car. I went 35 MPH on the highway to subaru dealer in bismarck nd, and was told there is new oil sensor, no problems, drive on, would cost $175 to change sensor (my engine is still under warranty). My mileage dropped from 30 mpg to 25.5 mpg after dealership visit on way to rochester, and 27 mpg back to bismarck. Called subaru dealer, was told it was the gas I was using. Called soa, basically waste of time. Changed oil and filter again. Drove to rochester, slightly better gas mileage, low oil light was on the entire way back. Added 1/2 qt. Called subaru dealer about gas mileage drop told me it was the gas. Drove from bismark to missouri to denver about 1200 miles. Oil light on after about 10 hours. Smelled burnt tar smell near engine. Checked oil in denver. Oil at low level of stick. Added about a qt. Going to dealer to see what can be done.

Filed Feb 7, 2015 · Engine · 19,600 miles · WI

2013 subaru forester - constantly burning oil. Needs to be replenished often.

Filed Sep 11, 2014 · Engine · 28,000 miles · NC

My car has been consuming excessive amounts of oil since I have been made aware of the problem in april of 2014 by independent mechanics. At that oil change I had about a quart of synthetic left after only 4500 miles. I took it in early because the car was riding rough and that was when they discovered the low oil level. I have come to find out there is a class action suit against subaru america over this costly problem. I'm told by subaru that after a compression test they will change the piston rings however I'm told by my mechanic that the piston rings are damaged by low oil and does not fix the problem. This complaint is prompted after I discovered the hords of complaints online regarding subaru's oil consumption problem. I feel that subaru is putting a bandaid over the problem and safety is in fact an issue as people have had complete engine failure and others have spent thousands of dollars fixing damage to other areas of the engine because of low oil. There should be a recall.