Originally Posted by
13Brotary
When the oil light comes on it's usually too late; you've already done damage. Our cars are notorious for blowing through oil and it's a good idea to check it every time you fill up. What kind of oil were you using?
As far as fixing it's going to be a major engine out type of thing. Depending on the damage you may have to start shopping for a new short block. In that case, an STi 2.5L would be a good bet, but then you're going to need to open the wallet for that. Good luck, it will work out in the end!
...how much is an STi 2.5L short block??...what do I need to buy along with shortblock??...
Originally Posted by
ryan_west06
you need to rip it apart and replace the rod/bearing. Might as well get all new ones while its apart.... Labor is going to be out the ass man! thats whats going to hurt you the most.... Sorry it happened...
...I hope its the rob bearing...and not something with the block and turbo......I don't mind the labor, I mind the money....
Originally Posted by
05stisilver
"Our cars are notorious for blowing through oil and it's a good idea to check it every time you fill up. What kind of oil were you using?"
Exactly subaru engines are NOT made for synthetic oil and they in most cases will use synthetic oil....Use either conventional or....which I'm now currently trying german castrol syntec. Which supposedly is a little thicker and supposedly suby's don't burn it or at least not much.
...woah, I put Royal Purple 75w90 Synthetic Oil on mine...so you're saying thats a bad thing??...
Originally Posted by
im2wrxy
My car did the same thing. Died at a light and was making the knocking noise. It was too late to save the motor. The rod had messed up the cylinder wall too much to be sleeved/repaired. I replaced it with a 2.5L
I hate to say it man but I think you're going to have to replace it.
...noooooo...I don't want to replace the engine...too much $...crap...I guess I need to start saving up and put the scoob in the garage...
~Kano~
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