melon,
Some additional data would help us zero in on the issue. Your profile indicates that you have a 2005 Forester X (non-turbo). The basic
warranty for the 2005's was for 3 years / 36k miles. Although your car has only 30K miles on it, the original warranty has expired because the 36 month coverage period has passed.
So, do you have an extended warranty? is it through Subaru (SOA) or a third party? What are the T's and C's about required maintenance?
Another issue with the "required" oil change interval is that it can be based on time
or mileage. The
2005's Maintenance Schedule requires an oil change every 7.5K miles or 7.5 months,
whichever comes first. After ~5 years (~60 months?) of ownership, the warranty underwriter may be expecting to see at least 60 months / 7.5 months per change = receipts for 8 oil changes.
However, if they're willing to accept an oil & filter change every 7.5K miles per the schedule (a bit long, IMHO) based on
mileage, the four receipts should be good enough.
Ultimately, it may come down to whatever fine print is in the (extended) warranty document(s).
On the other hand, Subaru's 2005 powertrain warranty is good for 5 years or 60K miles, whichever comes first. But, you may still be looking at the issue of oil & filter changes every 7,500 miles (4 changes in 30 K miles) or every 7.5 months (8 changes).
Powertrain Limited Warranty (
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Powertrain coverage for all models is five years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. It covers the major powertrain components listed below:*
Engine block and all internal parts
Cylinder heads and valve train
Oil pump, oil pan
Timing belts or gears and covers
Water pump
Flywheel
Intake manifold
Oil seals and gaskets
Turbocharger Assembly
Transaxle case and internal parts
Transaxle seals and gaskets
Axle shafts and constant velocity joints (except boots)**
Torque converter
Electronic transmission control unit
Transaxle seals and gaskets
Propeller shaft
Wheel bearings
Finally, I would expect that some (many?) emission control system items would be covered under the California-specific emissions equipment warranty. I don't have that info handy.
A though review of your car's warranty docs may be in order. For example,
the on-line warranty docs for my '09 include the following statement:
Your Maintenance Responsibilities
It is your responsibility to have all scheduled inspection and maintenance services performed at the times and mileages recommended at the back of this booklet and to retain proof that inspection and maintenance services are performed when recommended. One method of proof is for you to have each maintenance service record contained in this Booklet validated at the proper time or mileage by the Authorized SUBARU Dealer or other service facility performing the service. You are also responsible for checking such items as fluid levels and tire pressures regularly.
HTH,
Jim / crewzer
