Zbevoman

Add about 1.5 qts between 6000 mile oil changes. Had oil consumption test done barely passed. Also have the antifreeze smell, any chance these problems are related?

If the Subaru spec permits over three quarts of additional oil per 6000 mile oil changes as normal, geez then why change your oil. Its getting to the point that all you need to change is the filter. (sarcasm). And to the above comment, my service manager told me if my car fails its next oil consumption test Subaru will replace the entire short block, not just the rings. As to some comments about driving styles causing excessive oil use, our car is driven non abusively, no mountains, no jack rabbit starts, and one passenger. As to oil type, all changes were done at the dealer. Does anyone know if all dealers use the same type of oil?

My wife's Leg has 9500k on the meter and has used at least 1.5 qts of oil between changes. Dealer did consumption test and it barely passed. Service manager suggested doing another test in 10k miles. While in the waiting room another owner was telling me that his 2015 was approved for a new short block because of oil consumption. By the way the car was broken in according to manual recommendations. My wife is an excellent driver, she doesn't beat the car nor drive like a grandma, even though she is one. Also there is an antifreeze smell when the engine is shut down in the garage. Dealer has topped off antifreeze to proper level at each visit, but can't locate leak. I doubt these problems are related, but who knows. We were hoping to keep this car long term but I am concerned with damage that excessive oil consumption does to engine and emission parts. We really love this car but are really concerned with build quality. We already had the following problems: cracked windshield, wind noise, gas filler lid and the sound system issues. Subaru has repaired all items at their cost, but the recurring trips to the dealer has become very aggravating.