Oil Subaru Outback
Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2024 5:38 pm
Hi ,
While having a trip to the North West of Western Australia.
We where travelling at around 110ks per hour. We first did 1400 km over two days with temps in Mid 30s and stopped in a town for a week. I checked the oil and it was fine .
We then went 400 ks in 45 degree heat. Then 1100ks in one day in 43 degree heat. All 110 k passing Road trains.
The next day we in 30 degree heat after 200ks the oil light came on for 8 km then went off. We were 10 km for Badgingarra and called into town and saw the town mechanic.
The oil was at the lower level on the stick and took almost a litre. The mechanic was not surprised and told us he has had Subarus and Audis come in off the highway with this issue. Travelled the last 300ks and when checked again the level was fine.
The dealer service put in 0w-30w Syn oil. I plan to change this up to 5w - 30w for this type of travel
2015 2.5l Outback
This is fifth trip on the same road and distances with no problems but never in such heat. Just seeing if anyone has had a similar problem
Cheers
While having a trip to the North West of Western Australia.
We where travelling at around 110ks per hour. We first did 1400 km over two days with temps in Mid 30s and stopped in a town for a week. I checked the oil and it was fine .
We then went 400 ks in 45 degree heat. Then 1100ks in one day in 43 degree heat. All 110 k passing Road trains.
The next day we in 30 degree heat after 200ks the oil light came on for 8 km then went off. We were 10 km for Badgingarra and called into town and saw the town mechanic.
The oil was at the lower level on the stick and took almost a litre. The mechanic was not surprised and told us he has had Subarus and Audis come in off the highway with this issue. Travelled the last 300ks and when checked again the level was fine.
The dealer service put in 0w-30w Syn oil. I plan to change this up to 5w - 30w for this type of travel
2015 2.5l Outback
This is fifth trip on the same road and distances with no problems but never in such heat. Just seeing if anyone has had a similar problem
Cheers