Oil consumption My 2006 Tribeca had to have a new engine put in it June 2008. The signals were billowy white smoke and oil consumption. The car was returned to me in July 08 with the new engine. In Oct 08, we had to put 1 1/4 quarts of oil in it. (there was no leak or smoke noted). Had oil change and informed the dealer. Now in Jan 09, noticed the smoking again with the same odor as previous. I checked the oil and level was at "L". It was due for an oil change and is now at the dealer. The dealer just informed me of a recall regarding the gasket. I now have to reschedule when it comes in. I have to relate that i am very nervous about this "engine". The dealer told me that it is not unusual for a car to need a quart of oil with each 3-4000 miles?? what do you think?

Massive white smoke comes out of the exhaust at startup. the car has 21K miles on it!. Loses 2Quarts+ per 1000 miles. Subaru is now "checking" so see whether there is oil consumption. They top off the oil and I have to come back after 1000 miles. Have done it 3 times so far! I've been very polite and they keep saying "when we ascertain that there is oil consuption, we will call the subaru rep !!!???!!!



I dont; Massive white smoke comes out of the exhaust at startup. the car has 21K miles on it!. Loses 2Quarts+ per 1000 miles. Subaru is now "checking" so see whether there is oil consumption. They top off the oil and I have to come back after 1000 miles. Have done it 3 times so far! I've been very polite and they keep saying "when we ascertain that there is oil consuption, we will call the subaru rep !!!???!!!

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