Subaru Official Maintenance Schedule (US)

Peaty · 01-15-2006, 08:14 AM

Click this link:

http://www.subaru.com/owners/schedul...=SCHEDULE_2006

Pick a year on the side then click the link at the bottom of the page.

edit: added PDF info

stevem · 01-17-2006, 07:23 AM

That would be Subaru's Official Maintenance Schedule for the USA only

Subifreak · 01-20-2006, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by stevem

That would be Subaru's Official Maintenance Schedule for the USA only

How much different in the UK or Canada for example? Although I think a 3,000 oil change is :?way to soon....especially those who use long drain interval synthetics. I think the minimum should be 5 - 6k miles IMO.

stevem · 01-20-2006, 08:49 AM

Oil is 6 months or 7.5k/10k ( would be 10k for an XT )

Subifreak · 01-20-2006, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by stevem

Oil is 6 months or 7.5k/10k ( would be 10k for an XT )

That's more like it! 8) Now is that dino oil or synthetic?

keyser soze · 01-20-2006, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by stevem

Oil is 6 months or 7.5k/10k ( would be 10k for an XT )

But that is dependant on climate and environment. In desert regions, the interval is 3,500 miles for Dino. Higher heat and dust require more frequent changes.

stevem · 01-20-2006, 09:21 AM

It's down to dealers choice - most use a fully synth 5-30 or 10-40 after the initial 1000 mile run-in.

Steve

Rx · 01-21-2006, 03:22 AM

I wonder if this covers JDM specs as well?

stevem · 01-21-2006, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Rx

I wonder if this covers JDM specs as well?

6months / 7.5k for JDM . Major services at 2yrs (30k) ~ fluids and 3yrs ( cambelt + )

keyser soze · 01-24-2006, 05:27 AM

Stevem, in the Subaru link provided by Peaty, line item #3 is engine oil and specifies 7500 mile intervals. In the REMARKS colum it indicates note #1.

Note #1 is as follows....

"Notes

When the vehicle is used under severe driving conditions**, the engine oil and filter should be changed every 6,000 km (3,750 miles) or 3.75 months.

And ** specifies...
A) Repeated short distance driving when the engine does not reach normal operating temperature. (Items 3, 13 and 14 only)
C) Driving in dusty conditions.
D) Driving in extremely cold weather. (Items 3 and 17 only)
G) Towing a trailer. (Items 3, 4, 10, 11, 13 and 14 only)

I was off by 250 miles...

These are Subaru directives, not dealer recomendations, correct?

Retserof · 01-24-2006, 01:08 PM

At 30K miles, the timing belt on my 04 FXT is supposed to be inspected.

Can anyone explain how can this be done without the 3 hours labor required to remove the engine accessories and belt covers to get at it? (My dealer has the same question.)

Subifreak · 02-18-2006, 10:31 AM

Maybe it's just my computer, but the link for the maintenance schedule keeps getting 'page cannot be displayed'. :(

erhayes · 02-20-2006, 06:45 AM

To Retserof: Looking at the engine you will see (with dificulty) that there is a timing belt partial cover you can remove to inspect the belt. If you open the inspection cover, just check the belt at several places by turning the engine a few revolutions. I don't think anyone does this including the dealer unless the dealer is VERY interested and or want to make money and more money.

JTAdams · 04-24-2006, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevem

Oil is 6 months or 7.5k/10k ( would be 10k for an XT )

For an oil change the official Subaru service requirements list it as:

Every 12 Months / 10K Miles, whichever occurs soonest.

That being for a UK Spec car.

James

04-25-2006, 10:53 PM

3 to 5k miles is the norm here in southern california is there any reason why it should be done less frequently?

01-21-2006, 03:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rx Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Trinidad & Tobago Posts: 200 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I wonder if this covers JDM specs as well? __________________ Trinbago Subaru Owners Club www.scoobytnt.com

01-24-2006, 01:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
Retserof Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: America's Dairyland Posts: 86 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	At 30K miles, the timing belt on my 04 FXT is supposed to be inspected. Can anyone explain how can this be done without the 3 hours labor required to remove the engine accessories and belt covers to get at it? (My dealer has the same question.) __________________ 04 FXT Java Black Pearl M/T 98 C5 94 RX7

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Subifreak The convert formely known as Lexusfreak Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Thomas, Ontario Posts: 4,221 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Maybe it's just my computer, but the link for the maintenance schedule keeps getting 'page cannot be displayed'. :( __________________ Bren Proud owners of a 03 XS & 2005 Lexus ES330

02-20-2006, 06:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
erhayes Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SW Florida Posts: 270 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	To Retserof: Looking at the engine you will see (with dificulty) that there is a timing belt partial cover you can remove to inspect the belt. If you open the inspection cover, just check the belt at several places by turning the engine a few revolutions. I don't think anyone does this including the dealer unless the dealer is VERY interested and or want to make money and more money. __________________ " I can't" never accomplished anything. Ed Hayes

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01-17-2006, 07:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
stevem Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Surrey , UK Posts: 2,843 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	That would be Subaru's Official Maintenance Schedule for the USA only

01-20-2006, 08:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
stevem Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Surrey , UK Posts: 2,843 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Oil is 6 months or 7.5k/10k ( would be 10k for an XT )

01-20-2006, 09:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
stevem Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Surrey , UK Posts: 2,843 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	It's down to dealers choice - most use a fully synth 5-30 or 10-40 after the initial 1000 mile run-in. Steve

01-24-2006, 05:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
keyser soze Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Could be anywhere.... Posts: 1,140 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Stevem, in the Subaru link provided by Peaty, line item #3 is engine oil and specifies 7500 mile intervals. In the REMARKS colum it indicates note #1. Note #1 is as follows.... "Notes When the vehicle is used under severe driving conditions, the engine oil and filter should be changed every 6,000 km (3,750 miles) or 3.75 months. And specifies... A) Repeated short distance driving when the engine does not reach normal operating temperature. (Items 3, 13 and 14 only) C) Driving in dusty conditions. D) Driving in extremely cold weather. (Items 3 and 17 only) G) Towing a trailer. (Items 3, 4, 10, 11, 13 and 14 only) I was off by 250 miles... These are Subaru directives, not dealer recomendations, correct?

04-25-2006, 10:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
frodo1mjg Posts: n/a Gallery: iTrader: / %	3 to 5k miles is the norm here in southern california is there any reason why it should be done less frequently?