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Odometer: 25,647

Miles driven between: ~5,500

Quarts added: 1 quart

driving style (easy, moderate, aggressive): Moderate

Full engine operating temp (sometimes, usually, almost always): Sometimes

Lifetime mpg or L/100 km: 20.4 MPG

So I've had my 3.6R for over a year and I've taken it to see the dealership over 12 times due to low oil and scheduled maintenance. After raising my concern to Subaru of America (SOA), they suggested that I take my vehicle to the retailer and start a oil consumption test.

During a Oil Consumption test: A new oil change is completed to the vehicle and the customer is to drive the vehicle 1,200 miles. Then return to the retailer to measure the oil burned. If the vehicle has burned over 10.3 oz per 1,200 miles, the vehicle has FAILED the consumption test.

My Results?

FAILED.

During the test the Check Engine Light flickered once and the oil light also turned on a few times. My drive is mainly in the city, with a few trips on the highway on a weekly basis. Not much of a racer, but I love an occasional WOT on an on-ramp.

I'm working with SOA and I'll keep you updated on what they say.

*ANY TIPS ON WHAT TO EXPECT IS APPRECIATED

I ordered the following:

20mm Sway Bar - 20451VA000

20mm Bushings - 20464VA000 X2

from my local Subaru Dealership last night and I have successfully installed the Sway Bar and Bushing today. While installing I compared the thickness in size from Stock to the 20mm... WOW it's tiny.

As of now I have a Stock Sway Bar from a 2018 Legacy 3.6R for sale, anyone interested?