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Ron Mullis posted:

Apparently it’s hit or miss with these SUBY crate short blocks. Joe Fortino’s and mine came together and were assembled at the same time. His ran dry and blew up. I caught mine when it was down 2 quarts after 1500 miles. To this day my engine will eat a quart every 1000-1200 miles, depending on how I drive it. Joe’s new engine does not eat oil. 

There is a long and well documented history of these engines running dry within a normal 3000 mile service period. It’s absolutely essential to check the oil religiously. Carey thought it might be helpful to have a small access panel to the dipstick so the entire engine cover could remain in place when checking oil. I thought that was a great idea  

Funny thing, these things don’t smoke. You would think they would. 

Some do not take any oil some do and some have head gasket issues. 

The reality is that if you have to add a quart every 1000 miles it does seem a bit much even if that is subaru's info printed. 

My car as well can take up to 2 quarts per 3000miles it depends on my driving. 

I discovered my car was using oil on my maiden voyage I just had a thought to check the oil on my first gaz stop then I noticed a bit of use then the next stop I added 1/2 a quart and that is how I discovered the issue and continue to monitor it. 

My car as well can take up to 2 quarts per 3000miles it depends on my driving. 

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