22+ Subaru WRX RTV issues- real concern?? How to check 

I’m afraid that I’ll pull the pan and find nothing then add too much rtv on reapplication and then have the issue lol

I’ll be sure to have the shop check this next time I have mine serviced.

Thanks guys!!

I wonder if there is aftermarket conversion from rtv to gasket setup. Kinda hope subaru addresses this design but... I don't know... Compared to other manufacturers, subaru often seem... Lacking in R&D engineering personnel or are lazy. I'm more surprised how this RTV issue wasn't in the lessons learned section from FA20 engines, esp. With 86/BRZ issues. I guess they went all out on intake valve spring issues, but I definitely do remember this being an issue for the BRZ owners back then as well. Subarues in general, are great and I'll always love them. I just wish they had a bit more finesse in their engineering. That's all. The VB WRX is definitely there, but still fell short a few.

Thinking about this issue and not having to drop the pan, then reseal it with rtv, which could add more to the pan again. What about draining the oil first and then using a shop vac to suction out everything in the pan? Maybe use one of the smaller accessories to really get a good suction on the drain hole.

I do see that there wasn't a whole lot of RTV in the pan overall, but would you still say that is a normal ammount of RTV for a 1,000-mile engine? I would personally expect that after a good bit more than that but I'm a Nissan tech primarily so I'm not sure what is normal for Subaru's

I wonder if build date could affect this issue, maybe earlier builds saw more RTV? Just speculation as there isn't enough data to suggest otherwise

Ridiculous process to remove an oil pan. The previous generation 2.0 DIT FA doesn’t have this issue. How in the heck does increasing the displacement and changing the turbocharger control precipitate this new design.

What is the build date on your WRX?

“It’ll be gone in a minute!”

10mm always go missing lol.

clogged oil pickup = oil starved engine = dead engine

Subaru has fallen so much this last 10-15 years. I used to love their cars so much and have owned two over the years.

is anyone making a gasket for these oil pans yet?

Couldn't you just snake a snap on camera into the oil pan and see?!

Not even a year old and the brand new subies already have issues.

Toyota needs to Ditch Subaru as soon as possible