After my first post regarding
After my first post regarding the engine change after the dealer confirmed excess oil consumption (reason given was piston/ring tolerance was incorrect in original 2.5 ltr engines for 2011-14) the dealer did the short block change. After approx. 450 miles the new block was 1/3 qt low when they checked it last week. They said to drive it to the prescribed 1200 or so miles and bring it in again. They don't know why this one is using oil but at least are attentive to the issue and want to assess again when it's at the oil consumption test limit. Not sure what the resolution will be this time. Stay tuned. I'm at about 675 now. Also of interest.... when I checked the oil at 450 miles, the reading I got was 2/3 qt low when cold. They told me that it's supposed to be checked warm and that's why they only saw 1/3 qt low. When I was taught mechanics back in the 60s, I was taught to check oil cold and transmission warm. Anyone (other than Subaru mechanics) hear of that?