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#1929 of 2201 2004 Turbo Suby baja oil loss by xsailor8 Jan 25, 2005 (3:03 pm)
Seem to be losing 1 qt. of oil every 6000 miles on a new baja turbo. Dealer cant find any leaks and there is no smoke. Sometimes smell cooked oil. After two visits to dealer they are now saying that baja turbos can lose 1 qt. of oil every 6000 miles and it is normal. Is anyone else having this experience with a subaru turbo engine?
#1930 of 2201 by ateixeira Jan 27, 2005 (10:52 am)
I'd say that is easily within spec. The industry standard for max oil consumption is actually one quart for every 1000 miles.   To be honest, what I'd do is just shorten the oil change cycle. Sounds like you are on the 7000 mile schedule, I'd switch to 3750 miles instead. Then you'd hardly be adding any oil at all.   Another option is switching to synthetic, especially since you have the turbo engine.   -juice
#1931 of 2201 Re: Pixs of the '05 Baja turbo w/leather hard bed cover [rsholland] by jwm1 Feb 02, 2005 (5:00 pm)
Replying to: rsholland (Nov 20, 2004 5:33 am) Has anyone got any idea who is manufacturing these hard covers? I just got an 05 Baja (not a turbo) and was underwhelmed with the soft cover. I opted not to order the soft cover in the hope that I could find one of these later and fit it to my non-turbo bed. Replies to this message: ostty (Feb 11, 2005 12:49 pm) jwm1 (Feb 12, 2005 9:20 am)
#1932 of 2201 Re: Pixs of the '05 Baja turbo w/leather hard bed cover [jwm1] by ostty Feb 11, 2005 (12:49 pm)
Replying to: jwm1 (Feb 02, 2005 5:00 pm) the cover is likely made by a Ford subsidary... It is not scheduled to be released for individual buy because of an agreement with Suglid and Penda. Take a look at ozzbros.com. Replies to this message: jwm1 (Feb 12, 2005 9:20 am)
#1933 of 2201 Re: Baja Sport Recommended Octane? [jwm1] by ostty Feb 11, 2005 (12:57 pm)
Replying to: jwm1 (Dec 30, 2004 1:45 pm) have put 65k on one sport Baja and 20k on second... Great commuter... Great all weather... you will not be disapointed.
#1934 of 2201 Re: Pixs of the '05 Baja turbo w/leather hard bed cover [ostty] by jwm1 Feb 12, 2005 (9:20 am)
Replying to: ostty (Feb 11, 2005 12:49 pm) Thanks. I went to the website and called & spoke to one of the owners. Seemed like an up-front guy. I'm leaning towards that option. The only draw back I can think of is that the tailgate latch sticks up and might obstruct full use of the tailgate in the down position. I think I'll post a question for any other Ozzbros owners.
#1935 of 2201 Ozzbros Tonneau Cover for Baja by jwm1 Feb 12, 2005 (9:29 am)
I've been looking for a hard tonneau cover for my Baja and someone on the forum turned me on to the Ozzbros product (ozzbros.com). Seems like an ideal fix. A question for any Ozzbro owners on the net: Any problems encountered? I'm always cautious when buying something on over the net when I haven't actually laid eyes on it. The only reservation I have thought of is the tailgate mounted portion of the latch might interfere in using the full tailgate-down configuration for a long load. Any Ozzbros users have any comments/observations/recommendations?   jwm
#1936 of 2201 MUST I USE HIGH OCTANE FOR BAJA TURBO by gerryu Feb 18, 2005 (3:33 pm)
I just bought a 2005 Baja Turbo last night, believe it or not, dealer filled the gas tank. After driving it around all night, I starting reading the book and it says that I have to use high octane gas. I didn't know this when I bought it and I have been all over the internet trying to find out if I MUST use this or if I can get away without it and use 87 or 89 octane. The book talks about "engine knocking" however the internet talks about "knocking sensors." I need to find out before I fill my tank, any idea? thanks Replies to this message: rsholland (Feb 18, 2005 4:09 pm)
#1937 of 2201 Re: MUST I USE HIGH OCTANE FOR BAJA TURBO [gerryu] by rsholland Feb 18, 2005 (4:09 pm)
Replying to: gerryu (Feb 18, 2005 3:33 pm) All Subaru turbos and H-6 engines take premium gas. I would follow what your owners manual says.   Bob
#1938 of 2201 Turbos love octane by ateixeira Feb 19, 2005 (8:09 am)
That turbo engine has been making about 240-250 HP on dyno runs around the country, that kind of boost would be best served by high octane gas.   -juice

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