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Subaru Maintenance Schedule


SUBARU MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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SERVICE AND PARTS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Monday-Friday 6am-9pm. Saturday-Sunday 8am-6pm 
206 542-1166, 800 426-1332

17225 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, Wa, 98133 
DIRECTIONS: Take the 175th exit (EXIT #176) off I-5. Go West 3 lights to Aurora.

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CALL 206 542-1166 FOR AN APPOINTMENT
OR FOR INFORMATION ON YOUR SPECIFIC CAR.

1. BASIC SERVICE
 

Every 3,750 miles  or Three to Four Months

Change engine oil
Change engine oil filter
Up to 7 quarts of premium oil
Check tire pressures, add air to specifications 
Check fluids

(required for turbo)

2. MINOR SERVICE

Every other oil change, ie  6,000 to 9,000 miles beginning at 22,500 miles unless otherwise requested

Change engine oil and engine oil filter
Up to 7 quarts of premium oil 
Add MOA to engine oil
Adjust clutch and hillholder (if applicable.) 
Rotate tires 
Check tire pressures, add air to specifications 
Check fluids 

3. INTERMEDIATE SERVICE

Every 15,000 Miles
Recommended at 15K, 45K, 75K, 105K miles.
FACTORY RECOMMENDED FOR OUR CLIMATE

Change engine oil and filter
Check all fluids and fill as necessary
Rotate tires and tire pressures, add air to specifications
Change air filter
Change fuel filter
Service fuel injectors (beginning at 45,000 miles)
Test emissions
Automatic transmission service - drain and fill fluid
Check for oil leaks
Adjust clutch and hillholder (if applicable)
Check brake linings
Adjust parking brake
Check C.V. joints
Inspect exhaust system
Check coolant protection
Check belts and adjust as necessary
Inspect hoses
Lube locks
Road test - check steering, heating, and running condition
Check all exterior lights for proper function
Check windshield washer and wiper operations

4. MAJOR SERVICE

Every 30,000 Miles Recommended
30,000 - 60, 000 - 90,000 and on
FACTORY RECOMMENDED FOR OUR CLIMATE

Change engine oil and filter
Check all fluids and fill as necessary
Rotate tires and check tire pressures
Flush and service cooling system*
Automatic transmission service - drain and fill
Drain and fill gear oils
Change brake fluid in reservoir

Perform induction intake system service
Clean throttle assembly and linkage
Change air filter
Change fuel filter

Set timing and test emissions
Check engine computer for fault codes
Check for oil leaks
Adjust clutch and hillholder (if applicable)
Check brake linings and adjust parking brake
Check C.V. joints
Check exhaust system
Test/service battery, install anti-corrosive battery pads
Adjust valves (if applicable)
Adjust drive belts and inspect hoses
Lube locks
Check all exterior lights for proper function
Check windshield washer and wiper operations
Road test - check steering, heating, running condition

TUNE ENGINE
Spark Plugs replacement schedule
2.2L, and 2.5L 1999 and newer: 30,000 miles
2.5L 1996-1998: 60,000 miles
Turbo 2.0L, 2.5L 4 cylinder: 60,000 miles
6 cylinder: 60,000 miles

DRIVE AND TIMING BELTS
2.2L 4 cylinder 60,000 miles
2.5L 4 cylinder 105,000 miles.
3.0L 6 cylinder- timing chain doesn't get replaced
Drive belts, accessory belts at 60k and 120k miles

*check radiatior, fluid on 2008 STI and all new starting with 2009 models

PLEASE CALL YOUR SERVICE ADVISOR FOR YOUR
SPECIFIC CAR

CARTER SUBARU
Service 7 days a week
206-542-1166, 800-426-1332