I'm updating to the post I
I'm updating to the post I made on September 4th.
My 2011 Forrester 2.5 is still under factory warranty. It has consumed 11 quarts for the 20000 miles I've driven it, in addition to oil added at regular change schedule. After voicing my concerns once again to my dealer, I agreed it was time for the "oil consumption test". It verified my findings, but before it was concluded, the engine light, stability light, and cruise control light came on. After the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where upon inspection, I was informed it did indeed need work. They did not only replace the rings, they replaced the entire short block, after they reprogrammed something so that the idiot lights wouldn't come on at random. I was impressed that replacing the short block only took a couple days. At least until the next morning when I turned the key. I once again need to bring it back to the dealer. It now makes a loud tapping noise for a few seconds after each cold start. I let my dealers mechanic listen to a recording I made. Said, "that doesn't sound good", and wanted me to set up a drop off date. That's where we stand now.
I'm so over this car! Did I get a lemon, or are they really all like this?