Our 2011 Forester XT Touring
Our 2011 Forester XT Touring edition is consuming engine oil. We bought this vehicle new and do all our own oil & filter changes using synthetic 5W30 & Fram Extra Guard filters. Recently upon cold engine start up we heard a knocking noise. We shut down the engine let the oil settle in the sump and came back 1/2 hr later to check the oil. Nothing to be found on the dipstick.....2,5 liters added to read midway on the dipstick. Next checked oil filler cap which had white foam inside of it. Checked radiator fluid and cap for any residue of oil as we thought possible head gasket failure or slow bypass leakage. Of to the dealer the next day for check up. Was told everything is ok( after we topped up oil) and Subaru use more oil than other vehicles and not to worry. 2.5 liters since last oil change and not worry? This vehicle only has 31476 miles on the engine. Called Subaru of America and they would not admit to any defects nor is there a recall regarding this issue. They told us to do an oil consumption test.... at our expensive of course and they would follow up with the dealer on the consumption report. $279 later for an oil & filter change as well as the PCV valve which we were told could also be an issue( BS I say) just another way to suck the dollars out of your pocket. Now wait and see as we put the miles on and return to the dealer every 1200-1500 miles to have it checked and recorded. Contacted Lemonlaw in the USA as we are Canadian but purchased the vehicle in Bellingham USA was told about the amount of Forester owners having this issue and still no recall from Subaru. Was told by Lemonlaw lawyer that major class action lawsuit is in place and many owners have been paid out or have had their engines replaced. Extremely frustrated as we did at least a year of research prior to buying this vehicle and almost all automobile websites, magazines and TV car shows rate this vehicle very high. Never seen all the blogs of actual owners expressing their similar concerns as we would have never bought this vehicle knowing the defective engine design & oil consumption. Subaru should be ashamed contributing to the earths pollution with all this oil consumption.....Never mind being an owner having to pay for endless amounts of synthetic oil and constant checking.....god forbit if you forgot to check often enough between oil changes $$$$$$$$$$$$$$.