I just bought a 2018 Foz, base model, 6MT.
After 500 miles my oil level dropped from about 2mm over the top mark, to about in between the 2 marks on the dipstick (according to the manual, this is about 1/2 quart).
I am breaking-in the engine per the manual, this is not my first time on a new engine.
**** I have read extensively these forums about oil consumption, and other issues of the FB25 engines ****
Quick questions:
1. should I be worried ? In theory, oil consumption would go down after the initial break-in of the engine and stop, or stabilize at an acceptable level. Still, 1/2 qt after 500 miles is a lot. Did anybody else experienced initial high level oil consumption ? How did it evolve as the mileage went up ?
2. Did anybody measured oil consumption with Amsoil 0w-20 ? or 5w-30 ? Amsoil has 3 oil recommendations for Foresters.
3. the manual insists on 0w-20 oil. I am thinking to use 5w-30 starting with my first oil change (~5000 miles). Anybody has any long term experience with this method ? Not considering the warranty aspect.
4. Let's say I'm not bothered adding oil, or spending extra $ for oil in between oil changes. I understand how internal combustion engines work, and how they are lubricated. High oil consumption can indicates major issues with the engine. However I have read posts on this forum by people who drove over 150k miles on an oil burner Forester ... Your thoughts ?
Thank you.
After 500 miles my oil level dropped from about 2mm over the top mark, to about in between the 2 marks on the dipstick (according to the manual, this is about 1/2 quart).
I am breaking-in the engine per the manual, this is not my first time on a new engine.
**** I have read extensively these forums about oil consumption, and other issues of the FB25 engines ****
Quick questions:
1. should I be worried ? In theory, oil consumption would go down after the initial break-in of the engine and stop, or stabilize at an acceptable level. Still, 1/2 qt after 500 miles is a lot. Did anybody else experienced initial high level oil consumption ? How did it evolve as the mileage went up ?
2. Did anybody measured oil consumption with Amsoil 0w-20 ? or 5w-30 ? Amsoil has 3 oil recommendations for Foresters.
3. the manual insists on 0w-20 oil. I am thinking to use 5w-30 starting with my first oil change (~5000 miles). Anybody has any long term experience with this method ? Not considering the warranty aspect.
4. Let's say I'm not bothered adding oil, or spending extra $ for oil in between oil changes. I understand how internal combustion engines work, and how they are lubricated. High oil consumption can indicates major issues with the engine. However I have read posts on this forum by people who drove over 150k miles on an oil burner Forester ... Your thoughts ?
Thank you.