soloz2 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I'm past 10K on mine and it has been great so far. Better than any EJ I've had, doesn't burn a drop of oil for once. Were you really burning oil on an EJ in the first 10k? I'm on my 3rd EJ and 1st DIT. So far the EJ has been more reliable/fewer issues, and only one of my EJ engines burned a bit of oil, but with 235k that was to be expected. Current: 16 Crosstrek Premium w/ Eyesight & 05 Outback XT 5MT Past Subies: 14 FXT Premium, 14 WRX hatch, 06 Legacy 2.5i SE 5MT, 98 Outback wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aigochamaloh Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Were you really burning oil on an EJ in the first 10k? I'm on my 3rd EJ and 1st DIT. So far the EJ has been more reliable/fewer issues, and only one of my EJ engines burned a bit of oil, but with 235k that was to be expected. Yea, my NA EJ has burned oil since day one. I'm at least a quart low around 4000 miles. I don't understand how Subaru wants a 7500 miles OCI on these. Other EJ's (turbo) I've worked on also burn oil, never actually saw an EJ that didn't, but of course, I can't generalize that experience for everyone. Literally, the only cars I've worked on that didn't burn oil EVER are Honda's 4 cylinder engines. That being said, my NA EJ has been bulletproof. I've done nothing to my Legacy other than change fluids and the belts/plugs as I passed 100K. Hopefully I can say the same for the WRX as time goes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drogos Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Yea, my NA EJ has burned oil since day one. I'm at least a quart low around 4000 miles. I don't understand how Subaru wants a 7500 miles OCI on these. Other EJ's (turbo) I've worked on also burn oil, never actually saw an EJ that didn't, but of course, I can't generalize that experience for everyone. Literally, the only cars I've worked on that didn't burn oil EVER are Honda's 4 cylinder engines. That being said, my NA EJ has been bulletproof. I've done nothing to my Legacy other than change fluids and the belts/plugs as I passed 100K. Hopefully I can say the same for the WRX as time goes on. stage 1 on Rotella T6. Not burning a single drop between changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostedsubbygt Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Usually if I put in a high milage type like penzol or Castrol or any type it last long than a regular type like Subaru puts in at regular intervals. I think they use quakerstate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Half Crazed Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Rotella all the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legandrex Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 4,500 miles and so far I like it. Winter set up is 2011 Enkei STi wheels as shown. Premium model with Nav/Harmon Kardon package and 6mt. Mods so far: perrin brass shifter bushing, cosworth panel filter, stoptech street performance pads, stoptech stainless lines, motul RBF600 fluid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Nice chalk drawing on the driveway... 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongHiway Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 4,500 miles and so far I like it. Winter set up is 2011 Enkei STi wheels as shown. Premium model with Nav/Harmon Kardon package and 6mt. Mods so far: perrin brass shifter bushing, cosworth panel filter, stoptech street performance pads, stoptech stainless lines, motul RBF600 fluid. What tires u using for the winter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyWilly Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Looks good with those wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 4,500 miles and so far I like it. Winter set up is 2011 Enkei STi wheels as shown. Premium model with Nav/Harmon Kardon package and 6mt. Mods so far: perrin brass shifter bushing, cosworth panel filter, stoptech street performance pads, stoptech stainless lines, motul RBF600 fluid. How do you like the power band and what did you drive before that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legandrex Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 How do you like the power band and what did you drive before that? 1. Chalk drawing is work of my 5 and 8 year old girls...kind of like my own Nurburgring. 2. Tires are Cooper RS3-A all season tires. Actually plan on using them all year and use stock wheels and tires for tracking and/or curvy road runs. 3. Previous cars in last several years...02 wrx, 05 legacy gt, 09 legacy, 12 GTI...now 15 wrx. 4. Powerband...basically everything on the inter webs is correct. Boost comes on strong then flattens off. Lag is less so than ej however gti still is the benchmark for instant boost in my opinion. Otherwise I generally like the powerband. Rarely have to downshift on highway because it can generate boost just under 2k rpm. I give the power train maybe an 8 out of 10. Chassis and handling is strong 9 out of 10. No problems to report and it hasn't used a drop of oil. Happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soloz2 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I just drove a 15 today. I agree, it pulls a bit harder down lower than my 14, but I knew it would since it has a twin scroll. It pairs quite well with the 6 speed. The Shifter felt good, better than the 14, but drivability is nicer with the previous 5 speed. The extra gear was noticeable around town required an extra shift more often than I would have liked. Overall I still prefer the 2.5, although I like the 2.0 DIT paired with a manual more than with the CVT. Sent from my GT-N5110 using Tapatalk Current: 16 Crosstrek Premium w/ Eyesight & 05 Outback XT 5MT Past Subies: 14 FXT Premium, 14 WRX hatch, 06 Legacy 2.5i SE 5MT, 98 Outback wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claw Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I've heard of two engine failures. One was a factory defect with the lifters if I remember correctly and the other one is here: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2634770. All in all it seems to be doing very well. Three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Three. uh oh.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Compare the failures to the number of engines produced. There's always a risk of something going wrong. If we start seeing the same failure over and over again - then there's something wrong, but before a pattern arises it can as well be random chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 ....well my WRX so far has been great. 1400 miles on it. It goes fast. It's smooth. It's comfortable. Incredible gas mileage and it takes hairpin turns, quick and tight....it does have a rattle in the driver's side door.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted October 14, 2014 I Donated Share Posted October 14, 2014 ....it does have a rattle in the driver's side door.... I'll take Ways You Know You Bought a Subaru for $400, Alex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldrego Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scontivt Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Test drove a 2015 WRX with the CVT, because all of the 6MT's were still gift wrapped from the factory...lol. Pulls really hard and does not feel at all like a CVT. Subaru did a great job with that transmission programming. Going to test drive and buy a 6MT 2015 WRB Pearl WRX tomorrow :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted November 13, 2014 I Donated Share Posted November 13, 2014 Wait, I didn't update this thread??? WRX: ordered. Base model, Lightning Red, Homelink mirror, all-weather mats, cargo tray, wheel locks. Ordered it on the 3rd, due in by the end of January. Got it at my local dealer for invoice price (actually, $1 under invoice; the salesman goofed ). I'm thinking the OTD price will be around $27,700. VON has been assigned, but no VIN yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Sorry for your loss 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Wait, I didn't update this thread??? WRX: ordered. Base model, Lightning Red, Homelink mirror, all-weather mats, cargo tray, wheel locks. Ordered it on the 3rd, due in by the end of January. Got it at my local dealer for invoice price (actually, $1 under invoice; the salesman goofed ). I'm thinking the OTD price will be around $27,700. VON has been assigned, but no VIN yet. oh wow. What you gonna do with your leggy? side note: did anybody see this: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6o2rz3w83Y]NEW RECORD: AMS Equipped 2015 Subaru STI Runs 9.681@147.39mph! - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted November 13, 2014 I Donated Share Posted November 13, 2014 oh wow. What you gonna do with your leggy? Put it back to stock and sell it. I'm like 1/3 of the way there right now anyway. I'm back to Stage 1. Still need to remove suspension and interior stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legandrex Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 You will like the new WRX. I have about 6K on mine and it has been great. Absolute blast to drive. I have had one ticket in 25 years of driving but find myself driving often in ways that might get attention from the law...no racing(flames) but going around corners fast and driving on curvy country roads looking for fun turns. No real issues so far except for a few interior rattles here and there and the gas cap door gets stuck(tsb). I put the Perrin shifter bushing in and it is worth doing for $25...makes it a little more direct. I put stoptech stainless lines in, new motul fluid, and stoptech pads and the brakes are strong and never fade. I have the Harmon Kardon nav/audio and it really sounds good for a factory system. My only dislikes are no ski pass through for back seat and paint chips easily on front bumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scontivt Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Just purchased a 2015 WRX World Rally Blue for $25,500. Got $2000 off MSRP and $1000 off dealer invoice:-):-). I pick it up tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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