Subaru Baja Engine Issues

C'mon Mike, you know that as long as the oil (synthetic or regular) is the proper grade and quality - and that it's changed regularly, that it's acceptable. In fact, I think one of the Subaru sponsored chats asked this question. I believe it was ok as long as change intervals were maintained.

-Brian

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#26 of 62 Re: Baja engine tapping [subearu] by paisan

Apr 16, 2007 (8:34 pm)

Replying to: subearu (Apr 16, 2007 8:13 pm)

I know that, and you know that, however, my point and I was trying to help him out here, is to NOT tell them it's synthetic... Or at least don't make it a specific point to do so, because they'll look to get out of a warranty claim if there is or could be one.

-mike

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#27 of 62 Re: Baja engine tapping [paisan] by subearu

Apr 17, 2007 (2:30 pm)

Replying to: paisan (Apr 16, 2007 8:34 pm)

Good point. Hopefully it'll be something "simple" like a tensioner and not a cylinder skirt or whatever they call 'em.

-Brian

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#28 of 62 Re: Baja engine tapping [subearu] by fritz9

Apr 17, 2007 (5:39 pm)

Replying to: subearu (Apr 17, 2007 2:30 pm)

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#29 of 62 Re: Baja engine tapping [fritz9] by paisan

Apr 17, 2007 (5:44 pm)

Replying to: fritz9 (Apr 17, 2007 5:39 pm)

Well at the time of purchase......in Sept. of 2003.....at least in a verbal form they had no opposition to synthetic, it was specifically asked at that time. They just suggested that it was no better than the dino oil and that in their eyes was a waste of money.

Verbal is not written, I'm fairly certain that the manual will specify non-synthetic. Just giving you a heads up.

-mike

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#30 of 62 Re: Baja engine tapping [paisan] by xwesx

Apr 17, 2007 (6:11 pm)

Replying to: paisan (Apr 17, 2007 5:44 pm)

As long as it meets minimum specifications and is changed on an appropriate schedule, there can be no grounds for warranty denial based strictly on the brand of oil used. But, I agree with Mike on this one - it is possible that they will balk because of the use of synthetic. So, keep it on a need-to-know basis, as they will certainly do the same with you.

Seat of the pants, it sounds to me like piston slap (which is a battle in and of itself to get warranty coverage, just ask Larry!), but who knows at this point.

I am the worst about divulging more information than necessary and I cannot even begin to relate how many times that honesty, that...... trait... has bit me in the rear.

#31 of 62 dealer by junkman66

Apr 18, 2007 (5:32 am)

dealer recommend synthetic oil at my 5000mile check up. Thanks for the info.

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#32 of 62 Re: dealer [junkman66] by paisan

Apr 18, 2007 (5:35 am)

Replying to: junkman66 (Apr 18, 2007 5:32 am)

dealer recommend synthetic oil at my 5000mile check up. Thanks for the info.

They can tell you anything you want, but it's what's in the book that counts...

-mike

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