Audi, Subaru, BMW Called out by CU for oil consumption

[bodywhomper]

You've mentioned this twice, but I haven't seen or heard anything about suits filed against Honda or Toyota. I've actually paid attention on Toyota at least. We just had our second (20K) oil change on the 4Runner. 0W30, IIRC. I'll make a point to check it with the dipstick, but I haven't noticed anything out of the ordinary.

I'm not sure if this is what the mechanic was talking about because i was under the impression that it was up and coming....
https://www.google.com/search?redir_...37125&devloc=0

[LightRanger]

I'm not sure if this is what the mechanic was talking about because i was under the impression that it was up and coming....
https://www.google.com/search?redir_...37125&devloc=0

Ahh, maybe I missed it because it's only some of their models that use 0 weight. I assumed it was all.

[bodywhomper]

I think the previous problem might be for a specific engine....

[LightRanger]

Based on the cars involved, it appears so.

[Game Over]

IMO consumer reports is not what it used to be. in some areas (especially food) they have gone away from science to more a agenda/fear based approach.

[stuckathuntermtn]

My WRX burns a quart every 1500 miles or so. Started doing that right about the 90K mark. Before that it maybe used 1/2 qt between 5K change intervals. I've always used synthetic and Bosch or Wix/NAPA filters. Whatever, it isn't that big of a deal to check the dipstick every 1000 miles and top it up if it needs it. I'd be annoyed if a new car burned oil like that though.

My 03 legacy non turbo with 126k miles doesn't lose that much and it leaks oil. You should get that looked at.
Mine leaks through the cam seals which are apparently a thing. There was also some trouble with the drain plug. A rock hit it a long time ago. Damn low ass oil pan. I'll need a new one some point in the not too distant future.
By the time it needs to be topped off, it's time for a 3-5k oil change anyway.

Check your head gasket, zOMGz!

[bodywhomper]

Here' some hopefully accurate info about the settled Honda lawsuit: http://www.hondaproblems.com/trends/...l-consumption/
The Toyota engine that was causing problems, it appears, is 2AZ-FE: http://www.toyoheadquarters.com/thre...e-lsc-ze7.362/
Hopefully accurate info on the subi class-action: http://www.torquenews.com/1084/2nd-n...against-subaru

[assman]

I had a few BMW's and none burned a drop of oil. Mechanical nightmares but no burnt oil.

[grabtindy]

My 09 A4 was burning oil but passed the initial consumption test. About 18 months later was drinking a quart in 500 miles. Brought it in for another test, easy fail. Dealership replaced the pistons and rings, engine's tighter than a dolphin's bunghole now.

No doubt there are some QC issues, but damned if I don't love how that car drives.