phaem

I think if your consumption is less than what the owners manual states, 1qt every 1200 miles, you're sol.

 

 

Well, you and I both know that statement is not entirely accurate. Subaru is busy replacing short blocks in vehicles that consumed less than what the relevant owner's manuals stated (the 1 quart per 1200 miles).

From what I gather over 2 years here, the OB forum, and the Forester forum, Subaru spec actually is 1 quart per 3600 miles. An older TSB called for ring replacement when out of spec, but the measure was often unsuccessful. Newer TSB call for short block replacement. I don't think many dealers like to perform either measure under warranty, so there may be some spin and shenanigans dealing with customers which varies among individual dealers.