Subaru Maintenance Schedule

There seems to always be questions as to when what should be done.

This should make it easier for you:

Every 6,000 km

• Replace engine oil and filter
• Inspect and adjust all fluid levels including both differentials
• Inspect and adjust all tire pressures
• Inspect operation of all lights, wipers and washers
• Inspect and adjust clutch clearance (if applicable)
• Inspect and adjust drive belt tension
• Inspect axle boot condition
• Lubricate all latches, hinges & locks (hood, doors, fuel door & trunk lid)
• Road test vehicle

At 24,000 kmAll items listed at "Every 6,000 km service" plus:

• Replace air filter(s)
• Rotate tires and inspect for wear. Perform wheel alignment if necessary. (Additional charge)
• Lubricate all weather strips including sun roof
• Service and lubricate front and rear calipers
• Inspect brake pads and linings
• Inspect, service and adjust parking brake system
• Inspect all steering and suspension components
• Inspect and service battery cables and terminals
• Test engine coolant for strength (-45°C) and inspect hoses and clamps
• Reset Engine Control Management System

At 48,000 kmAll items listed at 6,000 km and 24,000 km services plus:

• Replace engine coolant and add SUBARU COOLANT CONDITIONER
• Replace spark plugs (except Turbo and H-6)
• Inspect accessory drive belt(s)
• Inspect PCV valve and replace if necessary
• Inspect all hydraulic brake and clutch lines
• Replace brake fluid
• Inspect all emissions related hoses and connections

At 72,000 kmAll items listed at 6,000 km and 24,000 km services plus:

• Replace transmission fluid, automatic and standard
• Replace front (AT only) and rear differential oil
• Under severe conditions replace fluids at 48,000 km

At 96,000 kmAll items listed at 6,000 km, 24,000 km and 48,000 km services plus:

• Replace spark plugs (all models) (H-6 and Turbo add 0.4hr)
• Replace in-tank fuel filter (except 2005 models)

At 168,000 kmAll items listed at 6,000 km and 24,000 km services plus:

• Inspect valve clearance (2001 models add 0.6hr)
• Replacement of camshaft drive belts

I see there is a new Subaru TSB which states that all turbo Subaru vehicles from 2008 on should follow the severe duty service schedule!

seems a bit ludicrous to adjust clutch clearance and open your diffs every oil change...

differential oil only actually calls for 'inspection' not replacement (this may be for non-lsd AT models)

there are many different schedule for different model years you may want to quote where you pulled all that from


and, all new vehicles i've been looking at have a 7500km oil change interval...

This is pulled directly from the Subaru website.

It is also the same poster that is up in the service departments of the dealerships.

I am sure the specific maintenance schedule can be found in the owners manual but my guess based on the posts by the newbies no one bothers to read them.




D.

There's an in-tank fuel filter? Is that the only one? I thought there was one in the engine bay.

Originally Posted by jkho

There's an in-tank fuel filter? Is that the only one? I thought there was one in the engine bay.

Depends on the model year.

STi and new cars have the one in the tank, all other with filters in engine bay get done at 24K

D.