Why did my Subaru engine burn extra oil?
Top Class Actions reports that owners of the defective engines will be reimbursed by Subaru for expenses related to the defect and given a longer warranty. The lawsuit alleged that defective piston rings caused them to burn extra oil, and that Subaru knew of the problem but didn’t disclose it to owners.
When is the Subaru oil burning settlement open?
On Apr. 12, 2016, the Subaru oil burning settlement is now open! Click here to file a Claim Form or visit www.OilConsumption.SettlementClass.com for details. That latter link is Subaru’s own site with all the pertinent information about this lawsuit.
What kind of oil test does a Subaru Outback need?
Provide a free oil consumption test and technical service bulletin repairs for owners or leasers of the defective vehicles. According to Torque News, the affected FB engines are the 2.5-liter engines in the 2011-2014 Forester, 2013 Legacy and 2013 Outback and the 2.0-liter engines in the 2012-2013 Impreza and 2013 XV Crosstrek.
Is there a class action lawsuit against Subaru?
The lawsuit, as quoted by Top Class Actions, alleges that Subaru “improperly denied many warranty repairs, and then, more recently, secretly changed the scope of its warranty coverage without telling affected drivers.”
What kind of engine does a 2014 Subaru Forester have?
Touring-level 2.5i/2.0XT models can be fitted with the Driver Assist Technology Package that adds the EyeSight System (Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-Collision Braking, and Vehicle Lane Departure Warning), plus Keyless Access/Start and high-intensity-discharge headlights. The 2014 Forester offers two 4-cylinder “boxer” engines.
Where can I get a Subaru oil burning settlement?
Subaru of America, Inc. Customer Retailer Services Department Attention: Oil Consumption Settlement P.O. Box 6000 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000 855-384-8926
Top Class Actions reports that owners of the defective engines will be reimbursed by Subaru for expenses related to the defect and given a longer warranty. The lawsuit alleged that defective piston rings caused them to burn extra oil, and that Subaru knew of the problem but didn’t disclose it to owners.
How often do you change the oil in a Subaru Forester?
So my oil change and oil consumption history to date has been: 0 – 45400: Oil changed roughly every 7500 miles.