Hi. I don't see how the auto
Hi. I don't see how the auto transmission would have any affect, all the engines are the same, and the problem has been with the engines burning / using excessive oil, not the auto transmission. The transmission whether standard or auto is separate from the engine. The oil in an engine is different from, and completely separate from any lubricants in a transmission. In any case the majority of cars sold are with auto transmission. I don't see how this seemingly widespread problem would be resolved unless Subaru admit that there is a problem, and they have updated the manufacture of the engine to address the problem. I haven't heard that they have announced / done either. It's bad enough / disappointing that Subaru has such a problem, even more disappointing about their attitudes toward customers. Why don't they put it in their sales brochures about the high oil usage. I had my oil level topped up by the dealer, went away for a weeks family holiday did 1600 miles and 1 week later, no oil on the stick, it took a litre. So if you did not check your oil very regularly,you could run low and damage your engine. Who would Subaru blame then? And the oil itself 0W20 is hard to find, and expensive, best sourced from the Subaru dealer, and carry some with you in the car.