2024 crosstrek burning oil after 1k mi on oil change

[K24Z7&M20AFXS]

Higher load giving more pressure on the rings and sealing better perhaps..?

 

[factorytuned2012]

Is this a Subaru issue? I’ve had cars since 2012 taking 0w20 with no consumption issues

 

[Thebigm]

I have a 2024 crosstrek that I’ve put 16k+ miles on in almost 6 months. I change the oil every 3k miles. It currently has 0w-20 in it. I have put a little over 1k miles on this recent oil change and I’ve noticed the oil level in the dipstick is lower, by about a quarter inch from the full line. I don’t know if the is normal for 1k miles. I feel like if I did the full ru recommended 6k mile oil change the dipstick would be bone dry. I might switch back to 0w-30 and see if oil consumption is less.

Also

The oil is checked in the AM in the exact same spot as a reference. I also don’t idle much either. The motor is run hard north of 7,500’ elevation most of the time

Is this the new normal for GDi engines? I also feel like if I went to the ru dealer the “techs” would be like “lol put 0w-16 in it”

I am 75 years old and I've never had a car burn any oil. That being said even a small amount of oil being burnt can mess up the catalytic converter overtime.

 

[Glenda W.]

Just off the the top of my head these are manufacturers that have had oil consumption problems recently Toyota, VW, Audi, GM, Subaru, Volvo, Ford etc. Not all models of course. IMO poorly designed low tension oil rings/pistons and low viscosity/quality oil are a bad combination.

 

[97prizm]

I have a 2024 crosstrek that I’ve put 16k+ miles on in almost 6 months. I change the oil every 3k miles. It currently has 0w-20 in it. I have put a little over 1k miles on this recent oil change and I’ve noticed the oil level in the dipstick is lower, by about a quarter inch from the full line. I don’t know if the is normal for 1k miles. I feel like if I did the full ru recommended 6k mile oil change the dipstick would be bone dry. I might switch back to 0w-30 and see if oil consumption is less.

Also

The oil is checked in the AM in the exact same spot as a reference. I also don’t idle much either. The motor is run hard north of 7,500’ elevation most of the time

Is this the new normal for GDi engines? I also feel like if I went to the ru dealer the “techs” would be like “lol put 0w-16 in it”

Are you a courier or sales rep? That's alot of miles in 6 months.

 

[kschachn]

I am 75 years old and I've never had a car burn any oil. That being said even a small amount of oil being burnt can mess up the catalytic converter overtime.

Not really. All engines burn some oil, and the catalyst can shed some of the phosphorus poisoning if it’s not too extreme. All my old vehicles burn a little and did not cause an efficiency code.

The one time I saw such a code was in a vehicle that burned a quart in less than 500 miles and the guy was using an HDEO or a diesel oil. But it reversed itself after the engine was rebuilt.

 

[imeem]

You mentioned u use 0w-30 before, how do you like it? Is the car more smoother and quieter than 0w20? I'm considering going 0w30 on my 2014 Crosstrek once my supply of redline 0w20 runs out.

 

[Glenda W.]

You mentioned u use 0w-30 before, how do you like it? Is the car more smoother and quieter than 0w20? I'm considering going 0w30 on my 2014 Crosstrek once my supply of redline 0w20 runs out.

I use 30 grade in my two Subie’s and 5 others I maintain. I’ll just say the difference is quite noticeable. Subaru owners know what I’m talking about as these engines are not quiet or smooth.

I highly recommend M1 ESP 0w30. You won’t regret it.

 

[imeem]

I use 30 grade in my two Subie’s and 5 others I maintain. I’ll just say the difference is quite noticeable. Subaru owners know what I’m talking about as these engines are not quiet or smooth.

I highly recommend M1 ESP 0w30. You won’t regret it.

good to know! one reason i went with Redline 0w20 vs. the typical certified API/ILSAC 0w20 stuff was because like you said, i noticed the difference in smoothness and quietness.

in the Japanese manual, i notice they even mentioned 0w30. Picture below is for 2014, but IIRC it was the same for 2024.

if anyone is interested, you can download japanese subaru manual here: https://www.subaru.jp/afterservice/tnst/index.html?=pcgnavi

 

[bluesubie]

good to know! one reason i went with Redline 0w20 vs. the typical certified API/ILSAC 0w20 stuff was because like you said, i noticed the difference in smoothness and quietness.

in the Japanese manual, i notice they even mentioned 0w30. Picture below is for 2014, but IIRC it was the same for 2024.

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if anyone is interested, you can download japanese subaru manual here: https://www.subaru.jp/afterservice/tnst/index.html?=pcgnavi

And this is that 0W-30.

http://www.pleiades-zero.com/?page_id=342

I don’t believe any manuals mention that Castrol 5W-40 any longer.