Engine Burning Oil problems of the 2010 Subaru Forester

The contact owns a 2010 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that he had to change the oil every 5,000 miles and noticed that the oil level was low. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where an oil consumption test was performed. The vehicle failed and it was determined that the short block needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

The Subaru Forester 2010 failed the oil consumption test performed by Subaru. The cause from a Subaru bulletin states that the #1 and/or #4 intake valve guide insertion hole was improperly machined, permitting oil to enter the combustion chamber. This occurred on the Subaru Forester 2010 models as well as 2011 legacy/outback, and 2011 impreza. This is a safety issue because more than 1. 5 quarts of oil is consumed after only 1100 miles driven. In alaska you could be stuck in the frozen interior if this defect caused the engine to overheat and malfunction while traveling. Subaru will not fix the known defect. Subaru states it's out of warranty and the bulletin doesn't apply to my VIN number. This should be a recall issue and Subaru should be required to fix the problem. They will only provide $500. 00 for a $5,000 fix.

The vehicle has been maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's manual. Recently the "service engine" light came on. Immediately the vehicle pulled into a lot and checked under the hood. The oil was low, so oil was added. It was about 90 miles home, so it was started back up and entered a toll road. After about 10 minutes a slight burning oil smell was noticed so the vehicle was immediately stopped on the shoulder and shut off. After checking the engine compartment oil was noticed on the bottom of the vehicle. A flat-bed tow-truck was called and transported the vehicle to the Subaru dealership that normally services the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed it as "internal engine failure" due to the engine running low on oil. 10 minutes after the check engine light came on. Recommends replacing entire engine with used engine.

Excessive oil consumption issue on 2010 Subaru Forester. Last oil change @ 72,328 miles. Vehicle ran out of oil at 74,979 miles. [documentation available on consistent regular maintenance. ].

Engine oil was below dip stick after 5500 miles odometer at 23566. Subaru did an oil consumption test, uses 1/2 pint per 1000 miles on clean oil. Subaru mechanic said that 1 qt per 1000 miles on engine is normal. Oil change recommendation is 7500 miles. Engine has less than 29000 miles and is in danger of seizing up if oil is not kept up. Subaru is aware of problem in engine, but refuses to fix the oil consuption problem.