phyregold

Here's the entire situation.



On last thursday night my wife notice the oil light was on, she stopped at walmart and bought 2 quarts of oil, and then the engine light went off.
Then last Friday she was driving the car on the interstate and she said that the car becan to sputter and shake so she slowed up. She got off at the
next exit and the car just stopped running (the car was running when it quit). We took it to the subaru delaership and their mechanic spent about 30 minutes looking over the vehicle
and they determined it was a blown engine because she was 1000 miles over an oil change and there was fresh oil into it.


I explained to them there was no clunking with the vehicle shut off and that the oil was put in the night before. To say the least I'm not impressed. They didn't even get the car to start or
crank it over more than a few times. When they crank the vehicle - there is no clunking sounds. The tech guy said the vehicle just ins't cranking enough.
The oil light is not on and check engline light if off


Does anybody have any suggestions?

Here it's exact vehcile: http://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/check-...GF48531H800613

I might post this on a few forums to see if I can get any help.

Thanks!

Vxr2010

i would not have walked away with out a proper answer as what there saying makes no sense , did you put all the oil in and was it checked level wise after , 2 quarts/ litres may have been too little if the oil was that low or too much if its a faulty sender , either one could kill an engine , i don't suppose it's in warranty ? blown an engine is a very vague comment .. blown what ?

phyregold

All they gave me was "its just not cranking fast enough"

Vxr2010

which sounds more like a battery or starter motor issue ?

phyregold

Oh.They.already.made.me.buy a 160$ official subaru battery before.They troubleshooted the car.


Would either of those explain why.the car shut off while running?

Vxr2010

if battery or alternator has died yes , the fact you added oil and then shortly after it died is a concern but maybe unrelated , have you checked oil level since , they say if oil light comes on then some damage already done , what car is it ? turbo non turbo and was it using a lot of oil before or not checked that often ? , i'm wondering if it's oil sensor , engine , or alternator or battery related ? , on some cars a poor battery throws faults like oil pressure or what ever else as not getting enough power to it , 2 litres is a lot of oil to top up

phyregold

Sorry I ment two quarts.


It's a non turbo. What things should i check? I'm scared buying a new engine won't fix the issue

Vxr2010

battery first and see if that's the issue , if it turns but does not start then could be a number
of things , buy a code reader they are not expensive and see what it says , where is your oil level at the mo , that's still a lot of oil to put in was it low and ok now or has it been over filled ? what the make of car mileage etc has serviceing been kept up to date is cambelt ok , there's a lot more info you need to put on here , it's difficult to diagnose i'm concerned about oil level or issue

phyregold

I've already put a brand new battery in it.the dealership made.me.pay for one.

The dealership.says.no.codes are returned.

The oil.might.be over filled but I.don't.think.so.

It's and 01 impreza. 106k

Cambelt appears.to be.fine

Vxr2010

have you checked the oil level , is it turning over and not starting ? if it's turning over but not firing crank or cam sensor

phyregold

Yes.it.turns over.but.doesn't.fire. sometimes it.attempts to start.but.doesn't fully start

Vxr2010

oil level ? ok if engine sounds ok and is turning that's a good start , so is it getting fuel and as above possibly a sensor , is maf still connected any difference trying to start it with or with out maf connected ? a lack of fuel no crank or cam sensor it won't start , 2 or 2.5 , quad cam ?

phyregold

It's 2.2. I don't.know.Any of those answers but when I get back to.the.vehicle I'll.check. Where.do.I.find.the maf

Vxr2010

as the air goes in it's the first sensor it meets , non turbo and not too high a mileage hopfully a sensor or a battery , i think it's a case of wait and see , if it's not oil related then hopfully as above a sensor or battey, subaru should find the issue for you

phyregold

Again I'm not confident in.the.job they've done. All the.did.was tell.me.It's.not.cranking fast enough and the oil.was.clean.

Vxr2010

so they appear to have checked the oil , so hopfully that's ok , a poor battery is enough to cause all the not starting issues plus if alternator is not working battery won't charge , slow cranking would be a battery , as above a lack of electricity would effect a number of car systems , i take it you dropped it off at subaru , i don't know the time where you are is it worth a phone call to see what's happening ?

phyregold

I'm.in.Delaware. I just sent.you.my.number in a private.message. def call.whenever you can

Neeko1988

I think he meant for you to call Subaru and check what is happening with it?

phyregold

Possibly, but again. I am so hesistant of the work they performed that I turned to forums. If the extent of a master technician is to say you need a battery, then your oil is clean and then the engine isn't cranking fast enough would you be confident in the work?

Vxr2010

i think it's a case of calling the dealer and see what they say if it's just a battery it's a cheap fix

phyregold

The battery has already been replaced. The batter is a brand new battery its about a day old and it still doesn't start. I've iterated that point a few times now, I'm not sure of that confusion about the battery.

Vxr2010

hi is the engine turning over better , has the dealer told you any thing yet ?

JDM_Stig

iTrader: (3)

from reading the thread I'd say the car had a new battery when it was at the dealers, not since,


OP : is there no mechanics local to you that can have a look that you or a friend trusts?

Neeko1988

All we're saying is the dealer has said it needs a new engine. is that where is was left or are they still diagnosing the actual fault? needing a new engine is very vague.

Otherwise I would try another machanic as like previously stated it could be many things causing your problems and could be a simple fix