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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 02:18 PM
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Because in under 3k miles my oil was completely gone. I do monitor in between changes but its gotten worse. I'm just going to get an STI.
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 06:02 PM
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I have an 05 anniversary and it drinks about 2 qts between oil changes. I don't have the funds to build the motor so I just keep an eye on the oil level and the oil pressure gauge. It sucks but it does work.
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 06:58 PM
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Pick up an ARC oil pan... it allows you to run an extra litre of oil.
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 07:48 PM
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+1 on getting a sti
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 08:12 PM
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Get an STI.
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Old Dec 16, 2012 | 05:35 AM
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Sucks to hear that. Why dump all that money for a built motor +boost. Trade the bish in for an HR or an Evo...
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Old Dec 21, 2012 | 05:15 AM
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Should I be worried that my '06 6mt doesn't burn oil like this? Running Amsoil full synth changing it every 3000-3250 miles. Yet every time some one mentions a '06 its like the worst thing ever.
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 06:28 PM
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You might have more problems going on with your motor than just burning oil. The funny thing is I had an 04 that burned oil like mad but my 06 is going strong at 75k.
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 07:12 AM
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Ended up getting a blue 05 STI. No regrets so far.
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 02:48 PM
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Same with me. I have a 06 AT . No oil consumption like your having. Change my oil every 3k-3.5k with Mobil 1 Synthetic Oil with out adding a drop in between.
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 05:55 PM
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No oil consumption issues with AT's just 05 anniversary and 06 MT's...
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 10:20 PM
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Do the vehicles with oc smoke or just eat thru the oil?
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