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"gmporschenut also a fan of hondas" (gmporschenut) 04/23/2018 at 20:09 • Filed to: None

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Do 2018 Foresters (and maybe 2017) still have the excessive oil consumption issue?

My aunt is looking at vehicles and has it narrowed to either a Forester or Journey (shivers). She wants safety and reliability. Trying to steer to the Forester, but nervious if it starts gulping oil, it probably won’t be noticed.

Thank you

HammerheadFistpunch > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 04/23/2018 at 20:19

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is it a Subaru?

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 04/23/2018 at 20:21

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Not that I am aware of, I would suggest looking at the internet’s and doing some additional research. My outback is on its warranty engine and is burning 1 qt/4000 miles...

There may also be a difference between the 2.0 and the 2.5, the 2.0 being more prone to oil consumption.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > HammerheadFistpunch 04/23/2018 at 20:32

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Subaru now introducing super efficient 2-cycle engines!

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 04/23/2018 at 20:39

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https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Discussion-d374_ds769772

Okay let’s go with run away from Subaru.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 04/23/2018 at 20:48

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most of the complaints are with the manual.

I’m going to try and talk her into test driving a CX-5 and a CR-V.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 04/23/2018 at 21:01

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Yeah, my car is a manual too, I have no idea why the manual cars burn oil and the auto cars do not. My mom has a cx 5 and she loves it.

wafflesnfalafel > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 04/23/2018 at 21:21

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higher freeway cruising rpm...

Subaru clearly has some issues but honestly, nobody that I personally know that owns one has had issues, (which includes three newer Outbacks, two crosstreks, two Foresters, two WRXs, plus a handful of older Imprezas and Loyals.)

daender > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 04/23/2018 at 21:34

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The answer is 3.6R Outback?

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > wafflesnfalafel 04/23/2018 at 21:34

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I don’t think it’s the RPM, at 75 my car is rolling 2600 rpm in 6th. I don’t bother to down shift until it gets down to 55 or so.

TorqueToYield > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 04/23/2018 at 22:02

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My ‘16 2.5 outback consumes no oil at 40k miles for what it’s worth... Not that that’s much of an achievement...If you’re really worried get the extended warranty.

Worst case sell it for 90% of what you pay for it after 4 years, thanks Subaru tax!

Dogsatemypants > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 04/24/2018 at 01:13

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Logic: is subaru? yes, running? Yes, ls swap? Sadly no, turbo? Yes/no. Diagnosis: it eats oil.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > daender 04/24/2018 at 19:56

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Tahnks, but She only likes the forester. :(

WRXasaurus > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 04/24/2018 at 22:01

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My wife’s 2016 Forester doesn’t use excessive oil, but my WRX seems to have found a liking for it