Burning engine oil already? 1530 Miles - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Weeber · 12-08-2013, 12:05 AM

Hi guys,

Just last month I checked my engine oil level on 1000 Miles and the second dot was filled with oil but just today I saw it wasn't covered in oil at 1530 Miles?

It is still factory oil with none ever added.

Only difference is that I measured oil last time when engine was fairly warm and this time It was cold and haven't been driven for 9 or so hours.

Could I possibly be burning oil this early?

Here are some pics showing both sides of the dip stick:

cjsporl1996 · 12-08-2013, 12:10 AM

Subaru considers normal a quart of oil every thousand miles I believe but don't quote me on that. My brz burns oil too but maybe less than half a quart every 3000 miles.

Weeber · 12-08-2013, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by cjsporl1996

Subaru considers normal a quart of oil every thousand miles I believe but don't quote me on that. My brz burns oil too but maybe less than half a quart every 3000 miles.

Seems odd that many people seem to have not lost any oil for their cars even 5000miles +?

Gen · 12-08-2013, 01:21 AM

Might be leaking from the cam plate if this is a MT.

Weeber · 12-08-2013, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Gen

Might be leaking from the cam plate if this is a MT.

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toeout · 12-08-2013, 01:34 AM

Always measure oil under the same conditions or you're going to drive yourself nuts. I measure mine in the morning, before I start it. And make sure it's level where you park it.

suaveflooder · 12-08-2013, 03:28 AM

Weird. I change mine around 5k miles and it looses a little, but nothing crazy. It starts at the top hole and is about 1/2 way down to the bottom hold after 5k miles.

humfrz · 12-08-2013, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Weeber

Hi guys,

Just last month I checked my engine oil level on 1000 Miles and the second dot was filled with oil but just today I saw it wasn't covered in oil at 1530 Miles?........

I wouldn't worry about that much loss during the first few thousand miles.

However, keep an eye on the level. Like said, make sure your car's engine is cold and the car is level when checking the oil.

Mine "used" about a quart during it's first 2,000 mile. Now, at 8,000 miles it hasn't used a significant amount.

Hint: If you have a hard time reading the dip stick, lay it down on a paper towel ....

humfrz

JP · 12-08-2013, 04:40 AM

poor run-in will have the engine burning oil like an EZ30R.

Weeber · 12-08-2013, 09:13 AM

How much is a quart of oil in the dip stick reading?

I am about 1/4 way down from the top dot,

Also I did try break in with engine load as much as I could,

Is this normal?

Gords_zenith · 12-08-2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Weeber

How much is a quart of oil in the dip stick reading?

I am about 1/4 way down from the top dot,

Also I did try break in with engine load as much as I could,

Is this normal?

I believe from the bottom hole to the top is 1 litre=~1 quart. So just divide that distance by four and you will have 1/4. I have noticed that it takes a few minutes for all the oil to reach the sump, so wait a bit longer before taking a reading. Also, I'm not sure if you know this but make sure to ignore the first reading, wipe, try again, wipe and take another reading this will most accurate. Good luck and it sounds like your engine should be broken in just fine.

Mikem53 · 12-08-2013, 10:01 AM

As some have mentioned.. I wouldn't be too concerned about oil consumption on the factory fill. Give it some time. Keep an eye on it and check it often.
I was down about 3/4 of a quart when I changed it out at 4300 miles.. I've been running it hard after breakin too.. It will probably be fine..

Weeber · 12-08-2013, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikem53

As some have mentioned.. I wouldn't be too concerned about oil consumption on the factory fill. Give it some time. Keep an eye on it and check it often.
I was down about 3/4 of a quart when I changed it out at 4300 miles.. I've been running it hard after breakin too.. It will probably be fine..

How many miles are you at now? Has it used significantly less?

Mikem53 · 12-08-2013, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Weeber

How many miles are you at now? Has it used significantly less?

I have about 700 miles on it since I changed the oil.. Haven't checked it since I changed it a few weeks ago.. Will check it and report back..

12-08-2013, 12:05 AM	#1
Weeber Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 83 Thanks: 41 Thanked 13 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Burning engine oil already? 1530 Miles Hi guys, Just last month I checked my engine oil level on 1000 Miles and the second dot was filled with oil but just today I saw it wasn't covered in oil at 1530 Miles? It is still factory oil with none ever added. Only difference is that I measured oil last time when engine was fairly warm and this time It was cold and haven't been driven for 9 or so hours. Could I possibly be burning oil this early? Here are some pics showing both sides of the dip stick:

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cjsporl1996 Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: WRB BRZ, Monte Carlo SS Location: Cape May, NJ Posts: 438 Thanks: 85 Thanked 75 Times in 57 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Subaru considers normal a quart of oil every thousand miles I believe but don't quote me on that. My brz burns oil too but maybe less than half a quart every 3000 miles.

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Gen Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Under a rock Posts: 1,060 Thanks: 75 Thanked 552 Times in 270 Posts Mentioned: 39 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Might be leaking from the cam plate if this is a MT.

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toeout Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 289 Thanks: 106 Thanked 172 Times in 71 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Always measure oil under the same conditions or you're going to drive yourself nuts. I measure mine in the morning, before I start it. And make sure it's level where you park it.

12-08-2013, 03:28 AM	#7
suaveflooder Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: San Diego Posts: 2,295 Thanks: 2,708 Thanked 1,052 Times in 664 Posts Mentioned: 29 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Weird. I change mine around 5k miles and it looses a little, but nothing crazy. It starts at the top hole and is about 1/2 way down to the bottom hold after 5k miles.

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JP Backyard Fabricator Join Date: May 2012 Drives: JZX83, SF5 GT, ZZE82 turbo Location: Australia Posts: 303 Thanks: 47 Thanked 166 Times in 83 Posts Mentioned: 40 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	poor run-in will have the engine burning oil like an EZ30R.

12-08-2013, 09:13 AM	#10
Weeber Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 83 Thanks: 41 Thanked 13 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How much is a quart of oil in the dip stick reading? I am about 1/4 way down from the top dot, Also I did try break in with engine load as much as I could, Is this normal?

12-08-2013, 10:01 AM	#12
Mikem53 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: FR-S 6MT Location: Somewhere in Space Posts: 1,565 Thanks: 500 Thanked 882 Times in 433 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	As some have mentioned.. I wouldn't be too concerned about oil consumption on the factory fill. Give it some time. Keep an eye on it and check it often. I was down about 3/4 of a quart when I changed it out at 4300 miles.. I've been running it hard after breakin too.. It will probably be fine..

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