[Pilot1226]

If you do run to the full interval, at minimum you should be checking the oil levels twice a month. Personally, I like to check them (and my other fluids) weekly - it has become kind of like a routine for me when I fill it up on Saturdays. I caught a low coolant level in my previous car using this method.

 

[ScottsSubaru2020]

Hi Team I don't even have 1000km on the car.. I sorta went off road into a gravel road followed to close for about 15 miles now I am worried... Should I change the oil?? I did a quick spray on the engine all good there. I am checking out things and is this Belt joint mark normal? I am so glad to have a page to chat about my mistakes.. Next time they will eat my dust! Thanks

 

[ForesterBill]

I think I would be more concerned about the air filters than the oil. Take a look at your engine and cabin air filters.

 

[mrflash818]

For my 2021 Subaru Forester, here is a pix of its maintenance schedule, from the "WARRANTY & MAINTENANCE" booklet:

2021 Subaru Forester - california maintenence schedule

2021 Subaru Forester - california maintenance schedule The maintenance schedule is in the WARRANTY MAINTENANCE 2021 booklet, page 28. The car does not seem to come with any maintenance minder dashboard lights or indicators, so the only way to know what to do when, is…

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[Big Red 49]

For my 2021 Subaru Forester, here is a pix of its maintenance schedule, from the "WARRANTY & MAINTENANCE" booklet:

2021 Subaru Forester - california maintenence schedule

2021 Subaru Forester - california maintenance schedule The maintenance schedule is in the WARRANTY MAINTENANCE 2021 booklet, page 28. The car does not seem to come with any maintenance minder dashboard lights or indicators, so the only way to know what to do when, is…

mrflash818.livejournal.com

My 2020 manual - page 220 refers to setting these reminders

 

[papa97]

2021 Forester PremiumVIN: JF2SKAJC4MH455699
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Current Maintenance Interval
18,000 miles / 18 month service

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3,000 miles / 3 month service
The recommended maintenance intervals for your Subaru are based on time and mileage, whichever occurs first. To maintain optimal performance under normal driving conditions, follow the maintenance schedule below. More frequent maintenance may be needed depending on road conditions, weather, and individual driving habits, to name a few.
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6,000 miles / 6 month service

 

[Blahhhhhhsubie]

My 2 cents.
We trust dealerships to be able to pinpoint problems.
At 160 per hour.
Mostly they go with common sense issues, listen to the idle and go from there. I now work at a dealership and realize they really don’t go throughly through the issues. They see 1 hour diagnostic; spend 5 minutes and relay ”issues“ to adviser. Half assed service, double the price. It’s disgusting.