I bought a certified pre
I bought a certified pre-owned 2013 XV Crosstrek with 53,000 miles and the low oil light came on after I drove about 3,500 miles. I topped it off with oil and took it to the Subaru dealer the next day to start an oil consumption test. They changed the oil free of charge and told me to come back after 1200 miles. After 1200 miles I took it back and they determined that the oil level was still full. After the oil consumption test I drove another 1200 miles and the oil level light came on again for a brief period. I checked the oil after letting it sit for several hours and found that it was at the low level indicator on the dipstick. I took it straight to the same dealer that did the initial oil consumption. If you have this done, KEEP THE PAPERWORK YOU ARE PROVIDED. They initially tried telling me that I didn't bring the car back after the initial 1200 miles. Once I whipped out the consumption report that showed I had indeed brought it back at 1200 miles and it was still "full" at the time, they took the car in to check it again. After 30 minutes I was setup in a free loaner and told I was getting a short block replacement. Anyone being told that 1 quart every 1200 miles is "normal" should insist on getting a consumption test done. The consumption test paperwork specifically states that if the vehicle consumes 1/3 a quart of oil or more in the 1200 miles, that is considered excessive oil usage and the appropriate repairs must be made. I hope this helps anyone else that may be struggling with this issue and that the short block replacement fixes this issue.