08 sti suddenly using oil/ advice needed
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08 sti suddenly using oil/ advice needed
I always check the oil on my STi every week and never uses a drop, however this week its gone from max to min in about 200miles!
I haven’t noticed any smoke from the exhaust, no rattles from the engine either, but a small bit of hesitation between 2&3K but not all the time.
Planning to go on holiday with on Friday so hopefully nothing serious, anyone got any suggestions to where all the oils gone?
I haven’t noticed any smoke from the exhaust, no rattles from the engine either, but a small bit of hesitation between 2&3K but not all the time.
Planning to go on holiday with on Friday so hopefully nothing serious, anyone got any suggestions to where all the oils gone?
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I think its going to be bad news
https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...-failures.html
I would book your car in for an inspection with your local dealer asap
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https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...-failures.html
I would book your car in for an inspection with your local dealer asap
Tony
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Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I don't think you'll be taking the scoob.
The symptoms you describe are the symptoms every other user has described just before a big bang.
The symptoms you describe are the symptoms every other user has described just before a big bang.
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Get it booked in for a compression & leakdown test, to identify the issue
Excessive oil consumption
Lack of power between 2,000 3,000 Rpm
are all primary symptoms of the dreaded ringland failure I'm affraid
Mine used 4 ltrs in 127 miles when it failed, which was rather concerning as i was miles away from home with it
Excessive oil consumption
Lack of power between 2,000 3,000 Rpm
are all primary symptoms of the dreaded ringland failure I'm affraid
Mine used 4 ltrs in 127 miles when it failed, which was rather concerning as i was miles away from home with it
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would have to agree, a quick check would be to take the oil filler cap off or pull the dipstick when running and you'll see exhaust fumes if ringlands/piston/etc........
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Call the dealership first thing on Monday and speak to someone senior there - ideally service manager or the DP explain the problem. They are well aware of this issue.
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If you drive it to them and it goes pop then it becomes more of an issue to get sorted with 'blame' etc.
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Will be on to the dealer first thing in the morning, reading previous post about this issue I get the impression they either fit a short motor or just change the pistons however there is no mention of a revised part going in so is this likely to happen again in another 12k ? This time it would be out of warranty....
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Could you tell me the symptoms your cars dispalyed prior to being confirmed ringland failures ?
So far all i noticed is oil consumption and somtimes a bit hestiant between 2&3K i have not noitced and smoke from the exhaust or from the oil filler cap also no mechaincal noise.
So far all i noticed is oil consumption and somtimes a bit hestiant between 2&3K i have not noitced and smoke from the exhaust or from the oil filler cap also no mechaincal noise.
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Could you tell me the symptoms your cars dispalyed prior to being confirmed ringland failures ?
So far all i noticed is oil consumption and somtimes a bit hestiant between 2&3K i have not noitced and smoke from the exhaust or from the oil filler cap also no mechaincal noise.
So far all i noticed is oil consumption and somtimes a bit hestiant between 2&3K i have not noitced and smoke from the exhaust or from the oil filler cap also no mechaincal noise.
Skipping Starter motor like momentary loss of compression
excessive oil consumption
breathing very heavy/but NO smoke coming from the filler cap/dipstick tube
hesistation as the turbo comes on boost
loads of crap all over the rear bumper & excessivly black tailpipes
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mine blew out blue smoke a couple of times on start up from cold and then rattling just started one morning on the way to work went to garage rest is history
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Smoke on startup
Skipping Starter motor like momentary loss of compression
excessive oil consumption
breathing very heavy/but NO smoke coming from the filler cap/dipstick tube
hesistation as the turbo comes on boost
loads of crap all over the rear bumper & excessivly black tailpipes
Skipping Starter motor like momentary loss of compression
excessive oil consumption
breathing very heavy/but NO smoke coming from the filler cap/dipstick tube
hesistation as the turbo comes on boost
loads of crap all over the rear bumper & excessivly black tailpipes
exact symptoms i had
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You should have Subaru assistance as part of the warranty, I think this lasts for 3 years. get them to collect the car and take it to the dealers. Details are in your handbook package. The dealer may give you a courtesy car, ask them nicely. Also check the warranty documents to see what you are entitled to for a major failure which will take time to repair. The dealer may not automatically offer what you are entitled to!
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A quick thought do they change the cats after this work as eating all that oil wont do them any good. Bloody expensive repair bill waiting to happen come MOT time or a couple of years down the line maybe?
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A bit off topic but how may cats are there on the hatch STI? I know there are 2 in the exhaust after the turbo (One in the downpipe, the other in the link pipe under the car). Is there one in the up pipe before the turbo?
I would have thought all cats should be changed as a precaution but I doubt they will be to save Subaru money. The owner a couple of years down the line will pick up the cost come MOT time!
I would have thought all cats should be changed as a precaution but I doubt they will be to save Subaru money. The owner a couple of years down the line will pick up the cost come MOT time!