MaryCarHunter

There is no smoking at all.

Thanks--I am going to try your suggestion.

They use 5W30 when they change the oil at the dealership. I have the oil changed every 3,000 miles

Gary---It is a 2.5 Liter engine--I am going to try the paper under the car to see if it catches anything. The dealership said that the car would be running rough if it needed a compression test--any thoughts?

I have a 2000 Outback Wagon with 73,000 miles. It has always needed a quart of oil between changes but in the last two changes it has needed 3 or more. There are no visible leaks, no smoke, no smell. The techs at my dealer have been watching it and now say that I will have to have the engine torn down to see what the problem is which will cost thousands. Has anyone had this problem? Could it be due to the head gasket trouble that this age of car has (with recall). I am looking for any advice you may have for me. 6/28/05--The dealership puts in 5W30 oil and it is changed every 3,000 miles. I am going to try the paper under the car. I also picked up today the history of the service that they have done at the dealership so I can go over everything.