Quote Originally Posted by F6Dave View Post
This is proof that you can learn from these threads! I had a friend that bought a new Outback around 2011. It used oil like crazy, about a quart in 1,500 miles. At at the time nobody knew why, and the dealer just told him it was normal without explaining why. It really irritated him, and after a few years he got so fed up that he traded it. I'm going to pass your post on to him.

I agree much of the info on these threads is inaccurate, but you can learn to filter that out pretty easily. Some sources, like BobIsTheOilGuy.com, have loads of useful information. There are also some very knowledgeable guys over on the old Valkyrie (VRCC) board. That's where I first heard of Ford's tests of the new CK-4 oils. It's also where I learned about the problems with K&N air filters.
Dave, it does not appear that most 2011 Outbacks were impacted by oil consumption. That being said, my neighbor has a 2012, and his uses oil just not at the rate mine does. I just tell everyone I own a two-stroke Subie.

Here is some basic information on the oil consumption lawsuit; your buddy may be interested:

https://www.cars.com/articles/2011-1...1420683845519/

Ironically, I think my Forester was traded in for a RAV4 for the same reason!

I have had the oil consumption test done, and have qualified for the 8 year/100k warranty on oil consumption. However, after discussing it with several mechanic friends, I have chosen not to have some dealership monkey tear my flat-4 apart to replace half the motor. Nooooo thank you. There are plenty of horror stories out there about this whole event turning into a shitshow. Subaru has ended up replacing several engines because the dealers cannot do the job right. I will just keep adding oil at a rate that I consider to be reasonable. Like I said, I really do not care, but I know I am in the minority.