Rod knock... i was on my way down to firestone tonight... driving down highway 10, missed my exit, no big deal, got to the top of the ramp and my car died and didnt want to start again. Luckily i had a car full of people and they gave me a push down the hill, i was able to pop start the car and make my way into a parking lot near by. as i was pulling in i heard a noise coming form the engine bay, didnt think much of it. i parked poped the hood and started the car again, when i hit the gas a little bit i heard the noise again... i didnt want to think of it but then i realized it was knocking.... F#@&! Checked the oil, saw a little bit of sparklies on the dipstick that read very low. the stupid thing is i changed my oil about 2000 miles ago, i have never seen any smoke out the exhaust or any puddles under my car. not sure where it went but the oil decided it did not want to stay in the oil pan. well now it is time for a bigger better build i guess... i am debating between a built 2.0 or a stock 2.5.... any other suggestions?
Other than to check your oil level every time you fill your gas tank, I don't claim to know turbo motors well enough to make a detailed suggestion. That being said, given those two suggestions, layman me would say the 2.5L stocker should be more reliable, if this is for your DD.
All engines do/will burn a small amount of oil, especially when the ambient air temps start to get warmer. Whether it is blow by past the rings or oil getting by the valve seals, this small amount may not noticeable by any other indicators then the dip stick. I see you are up in my area if you are looking for a shop to sub out any machine work or work you can't do give Matt at B & A Cylinder Head a call (763) 427-7535. He is right behind Radco on 101st and 65 in Blaine. He does some of the best machine, assembly and porting work in this area.
nope, not going to need it anytime soon, i will probly go through my tranny at the same time i do my motor.
You, I, everyone on here may think it is excessive but Subaru seems to think 1qt every 1,000 miles is acceptable, so your 2qts/2,000 would be right on par with that. I guess when you break it down per mile it really does not look that bad. 2qts or 64oz over 2,000 miles is only 0.032oz per mile or 0.192teaspoons per mile.
I just read in PM (popularmechanics), and it is possible. "...Industry-wide, normal oil consumption is 600 to 1000 miles per quart, regardless of what you find acceptable...
