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What I've been reading on other boards is excessive oil consumption. 1 quart per 1200 miles. Every third fillup you're adding a quart of oil. Is this the average to expect?

I've been driving a 96' Legacy for years. EJ22 with close to 200K. Did a valve job, head gaskets, timing belt pullies and tentioner, struts, coolant senser etc this summer and she runs great but shes old and I've been thinking of a new outback. I wanted to hear it from you guys what the thinking is about Subaru's new issue. Oil consumption, CVT etc. Hoping all is well in new Subi land.

One other thing. I've been running 5-30 weight. The motor has 170K. Is that recommended?

Well mines a 96 too. I've been running about 5k on each synthetic change. This is the first clacking. I guess I should think about changing sooner. Autozone has monthly deals. For 25 I get oil and filter. Usually Mobil 1. I'll see if changing helps.

That's interesting about the filter. I usually get autozones gold version. The clacking started last week. About 2500 miles into a fresh oil change. Maybe I should swap the filter.. I'm still thinking there's an oil additive that would help clean things out. Is this advisable?

Clack clack clack from passenger side bank on start up. Not too bad.. and goes away after warm up. 170K on the ej22. I've been running full synthetic for a couple of years. Could I do Seafoam in the oil or something else. Anything I might do besides get used to it. Thanks

Thank you. Brake fluid level is good. I first noticed the switch sticking last winter in the cold. I always use the P Brake. In the cold, the light would stay on and after a little driving would go off. Worked fine in warmer weather. Now it just stays on.

The handle is down and the cable is loose. I guess the plunger switch is sticking but I don't know where it is or how to get at it. Wonder if anyone else has had to deal with this. It's really not a big deal but I thought what the heck if it's easy. It's on a '96 Legacy wagon. Thanks

Thanks guys. Once I looked, it was self evident. Man that plastic cover makes the filler tube rot out. New one on the way. Looks easy to replace. Thanks again.

I think I got it. I'll pull the tire and take the cover off. I imagine I'll be smelling gas pretty good by then if that's the issue. I guess lowering a tank full of gas can wait till it's closer to empty. Much appreciated.

Thanks. Just so I'm clear. In the fill door I'll find two screws which hold the plate on and I can cut it in two to get it out. Then I assume I'll be able to inspect the filler pipe for leaks. Am I thinking right? Can the filler pipe be replaced from here too? Thanks again.

A bit more info. I believe I only began to smell gas once I filled the tank a few days ago.

Will do. How do I get in to see it? Is it easy to see once I get the wheel off?

Noticed it the last few days when I get out of the car. Pretty strong smell of gas. Nothing obvious under the hood. No wet spots etc. I suspect it could be the fuel line coming from the tank before it gets to the engine compartment but I don't know how its routed or what to look for. It's a '96 legacy wagon with 168K miles. Otherwise well maintained and runs fine. Seems gas milage has gone down a bit. Average 24mpg. I'll be crawling under it tomarrow. Appriciate any advise.

Thank you, that's really the best advise/ way to look at it. It'll do it.. but. It could be time to start thinking about getting a better gas milage truck than my 73 F100. Thanks