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Thanks for the input everyone. I still have no idea what to do. Subaru fixed the throw out bearing and oil leak under the warranty. I guess we will see what happens.

Originally Posted By: Nate1979 Your experience with a Subaru is not normal. Some have told me that my car is a lemon. I hope so because I love the thing.

Originally Posted By: 86cutlass307 If you buy new, physically watch dealer service verify ATF level if you buy an Auto trans model. All model years are known to be underserviced from the factory. Mine was about 3/4 qt low when I took mine in for a TSB that reflashed the tranny shift pattern...

Originally Posted By: Rand maybe trade it in on a 2016 or 2017wrx the fa20dit engine is fantastic and maybe subaru can help you out abit due to your current issues. The 2014 used the old EJ engine. I am not a fan of the new models. Plus I love the hatchback.

I love my 2014 WRX but it has been nothing but problems. I drive it modestly. I maintain it well. 22k miles = spun bearing. 26k miles = throw out bearing going bad and oil leak. It is my dream car so it is hard to say but I need something reliable. I was thinking about a Tacoma. Anyone out there...

I have a 2014 WRX, since I have replaced the short block I have been babying the car. By that I mean I stay below 3K rpm until at running temp, I stay out of the turbo, and I let the car idle for about 1 minute after I drive it. I check my oil daily because the apparent reason for the spun...

I have recently found some black splatter on my downpipe. I am pretty sure it is oil. Can oil become hot and crust like?

Since apparently Mobil 1 is not great for my car, what oil should I use? Just picked it back up from the dealer with a new short block and numerous other things. Any advice would be awesome! This site has been awesome! I always get fast and knowledgable answers. Thank you BITOG!

Considering the trouble I had in this situation with ALL receipts and using proper oil, I am not risking it.

Awesome thank you! I recently learned about the effects of cornering on engine oil displacement. And in a car like the AWD, flat four Subaru this SHOULD be a major concern.

Originally Posted By: lubricatosaurus Originally Posted By: bananaman82 I have no idea what caused the problem. Just trying to get this new small block to last me for a while. I paid 4k for a 96 rav4 and it lasted me 6 years with very poor maintenance(I was young and dumb). Just really bothers...

Originally Posted By: CATERHAM Originally Posted By: bananaman82 So I am about to get my car back this week after a spun bearing at 22000 miles. The dealership and SOA deemed, after 4 months of delegation, that the cause was oil starvation. I disagree. But they are fixing it at no cost to me...

I have no idea what caused the problem. Just trying to get this new small block to last me for a while. I paid 4k for a 96 rav4 and it lasted me 6 years with very poor maintenance(I was young and dumb). Just really bothers me that I put 12k miles on the car and it spun a bearing.

Originally Posted By: Virtus_Probi Originally Posted By: lubricatosaurus You can't. If you're using a Subaru oil filter they should be OK for normal usage. I'd personally go to a Fram Ultra oil filter but its not absolutely necessary. Its beyond your control how the engine responds to pumping...

Thanks for the input guys/gals. If I switched to T6 or 0w-40 or anything aside from 5w-30 it would void my warranty, right? Also what are your thoughts on an aftermarket oil pump? High flow or an air oil separator kit? Would these help in any way?

Every time I have changed the oil it is right below F. To my knowledge the car has never burnt or leaked oil.

Originally Posted By: 05LGTLtd LMAO... Did you ask him what size molecules were spec'd for your engine. God forbid you choose an oil with molecules too large for your engine this time around... lol. Beginning to sound like you need some of that Goldilocks Full Synthetic oil!! HAHAHAHAHA

The manual just calls for full synthetic 5-W30. I have been using that. I just dont understand what caused the "oilstarvation" how can I prevent this?

So I am about to get my car back this week after a spun bearing at 22000 miles. The dealership and SOA deemed, after 4 months of delegation, that the cause was oil starvation. I disagree. But they are fixing it at no cost to me. The tech told me that Mobil 1 was bad for this specific car. Said...

The SoA rep said they would replace the short block and then be done with my motor. I am using Mobil 1 full synthetic 5W-30 which is what the manual calls for. The rep was saying that I let the oil run low. Is it normal for them to not allow me to see the report on my car? The rep said that...