Subaru Outback 4 cylinder burning oil.

a_a_ron_c

My 2013 Subaru outback four-cylinder is burning 2/3 of a quart of oil per 1000 miles. It is not leaking anywhere so I know it is burning the oil. The dealership says I need to replace the engine, I'm just wondering is it bad on anything else in the car if I keep driving it for a little while before replacing it? Any ideas how much longer I could go?

FYI: The power train warranty is void because of rear end damage and a rebuilt title.

Mr_Shiftright

So a quart every 1500 miles? No, I don't think that would hurt anything. In fact, if it's a very high mileage Subaru engine, that's almost normal. Boxer-type engine can be a little oil thirsty as they age.

What oil are you using? How often do you change it?

isellhondas

A quart every 1500 miles really isn't all that bad. It's probably within the acceptable range.

I might swith off the synthetics and just use regular oil. If the car is running well otherwise, I would just keep a close watch on it in case it worsens.

You said the ENGINE has 35,000 miles on it/ the car is only two years old so I assume it's the original engine UNLESS the wreck was bad enough to ruin the engine. If so, someone may have installed a used engine with a who lot more miles on it.

Like Mr. S. said, Subarus do have a tendency to use a bit of oil as they age.

Mr_Shiftright

Also on a boxer engine, if the engine has sat dormant for a long time, you could get galling of the cylinder walls on the 'bottom side" of the cylinder, where the piston and rings have rested for a long time.

a_a_ron_c

The engine has 35,000 miles on it. the dealership put full synthetic in. and they recommend changing your oil every six thousand miles. however you can see I have to add oil more often.

Mr_Shiftright

Did you buy this car new?

a_a_ron_c

No I bought it used with a branded title.

cmhj2000

Don't see the issue!

a_a_ron_c

thanks I'll rest a little easier. I don't know much about cars so your help has been awesome.