Re: OBD II, OBD I and Subaru Legacy 2.2L engine diagnostics
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When I mentioned the oil consumption to the guys at California Westy, they collectively shrugged…! It’s a real, “normal” thing I guess. Would love to hear other opinions on whether we should expect something else. ? Frankly, as long as I don’t actually have a leak, I am fine with the checking and light refilling on a regular basis. Just got to keep her happy. Her name is Hobbi by the way. Because, she isn’t a car or a van…she’s a hobby… ? Terry ? PS Bob – nice looking machine! Camper Van Morrison – love it! ?
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Chris Cary via groups.io
Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2024 11:29 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [SubaruVanagon] OBD II, OBD I and Subaru Legacy 2.2L engine diagnostics? That’s why I am leery of the Subaru 2.5. We have a 06?Outback that drinks oil!
? On Saturday, November 23, 2024, 9:04 AM, Robert Gemmell via groups.io <bob.cougar.gemmellcamp@...> wrote: ? Thanks for the post, Terry. I’m wrestling with oil consumption - I guess I’m not alone on this one.? I took Camper Van Morrison (1987 2.5/2.2 Kennedy kit) to Fair Oaks Auto (fantastic shop if you’re in the Sacramento area) to deep clean the engine. I’m running it for a hundred miles or so to see if a leak is evident.? In this process I discovered that the catalytic converter was hosed. Lori at Kennedy Engineering was great about getting me the converter specified in the new Executive Order, the?Walker 81101. Runs like a champ now, but still in the weeds on this oil thing.? Bob 
On Nov 22, 2024, at 7:51?PM, Terry Cline via groups.io <tcline001@...> wrote:
? Hi all - this is kind of a follow up to the issues I was experiencing several months back, many mentioned in this email thread. After several months of odd, then ok, behavior, the engine finally failed wholly. I'll jump to the end to save everybody time: I had lost an injector for whatever reason. Running on 3 cylinders is, uh, not advised! I literally packed off the van to an auto transport service and they delivered it to California Westys, El Cajon, Ca. That is about a 6.5 hour drive for me normally (I am up in the Central Coast area). Over a couple days, they did a handful of maintenance things (new fuel filter, oxygen sensor, Air cleaner, engine oil filter, changed the oil) and of course had the fuel Injector replaced. Took Amtrak to San Diego (9 hours!), the guys at Ca Westys graciously picked me up, and 20 minutes later I was able to drive it all the way home, no issues. Long - but satisfying - day. The one real lesson was: keep an eye on the oil level. While there is NO sign of any oil leakage, this engine likes to drink a bit of oil.? I check after any significant trip now, and usually find it slightly low. Example: took a short trip out to Yosemite Valley last week (about 400 mile round trip), plus some driving while there. I added about 1/2 quart to refill the oil level once home. That sounds like a lot to me, but...if the van is happy, I'm happy. Thanks again for all of your input,
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Terry Cline