I have owned 4 Subaru Outback
I have owned 4 Subaru Outback and on my 5th 2015. This is the first car that I have had to add oil every 3,500 miles. Oil changes were to be at 7,000 miles, and I have never made it to 7,000 miles. I have the oil changed at 4,000 because oil light came on and have to add oil myself. It takes 0W-20 oil. The dealer has done an oil consumption test twice now. Always comes back and says it is normal to add oil anytime after 1,200 miles. This vehicle only has 31,000 miles. I asked if they are having problems with the 2016 outback, his reply was yes. I don't believe my next vehicle will be a Subaru unless this is fixed within the next year.
It will be very interesting when Subaru starts loosing core customers over to other brands.