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miles: Drive calmly for the first 1,000 miles
Avoid
hard starts and stops.
Avoid
over-revving the engine, try to keep RPMs under 4000.
Vary
your speeds over the full range of city and highway driving
Don't
use cruise control much, if at all.
City
and freeway driving is fine because that will vary the speeds
1st
oil change 4 cylinder models 7,500 miles, turbo and 6 cylinder 3 months
or 3,000 miles.
Note
It is recommended to do the first oil change on all models at 3mos/3,000
miles.
Synthetic Oil
new
Subaru Synthetic Oil is new and available starting August 2010.
5w-30 Subaru Synthetic
Oil is recommended but not required on any engine through
2009. It is especially recommended on turbo
engines.
The maintenance schedule
is the same regardless of oil used. (statement effective
July 2010)
start 2000 AND NEWER maintenance
Maintenance
schedule for all 2000 - 2009 Subarus.
Notes:
engine
coolant - starting with the 2008 Impreza STI and all 2009 models, Subaru
is using the new Subaru Super Coolant. This new coolant is blue in color
and has an extended life of 11 years before servicing is required and cannot
be mixed with other kinds. This applies to the 2008 STI (not WRX) and all
2009 models.
always refer to your owners manual for complete information and have your vehicle inspected. all info subject to change correction I
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Engine oil/filter *1, All Turbos (2.0, 2.5) should be *1,at least every 3,750 miles |
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Engine coolant
2000-2008 except 2008 STI. Replace engine coolant, inspect system, hoses, connections *2, 5 |
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Engine coolant
2008 STI and all 2009 and newer Subarus - 08 STI and all 09s and newer have 11yr super coolant. 1st replacement interval is 11yrs or 137,500 miles (220,000Km). See #5 below |
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Replace fuel filter (2004 and earlier), inspect system, hoses, connections *2 |
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Air cleaner *2 |
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Spark Plugs 2.2L engine |
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Spark Plugs 2.5L engine |
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Spark Plugs,
all Turbo 2.0/2.5 and
3.0/3.6L 6 cylinder engines |
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Tranmission/differential lub. Front/rear gear oil *3 |
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Automatic tranmission fluid *4 |
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Brake fluid *2 |
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Brake pads, linings, front/rear axle boots, CV joints, axle half shaft, parking brake *2 |
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Steering and suspension *2 |
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Front/rear wheel bearing lubricant |
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Passenger Compartment
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Severe
driving is:
Repeated short trips, stop-and-go, extensive idling (basically any urban driving!) Rough, muddy, dusty, wet, cold salty conditions (basically any country or winter driving!) Towing a trailer *notes
2. under severe driving replace
7,500-15,000 miles. Fuel filter on 2004 and earlier.
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Subaru Turbo care and
maintenance requirements.
Turbos require careful
maintenance.
April 25, 2008. l
'Proper lubrication of the turbocharger requires high-quality engine oil.
Some do not provide enough lubrication performance or durability when used
in turbocharged engines. Using poor-quality oil or oil not designed for
turbo engines may cause damage to the turbocharger and other engine components.
Consequently, it is critical to follow Subaru vehicle owner’s and service
manuals for recommended oil grade and viscosity.
A second key component of
the lubrication system is the oil filter. The Subaru Genuine Oil Filter,
available at your Subaru dealer, is the only filter that Subaru has tested
to meet requirements for filtration and flow. Aftermarket oil filters may
have different filtration performance and relief-valve opening pressure,
which could affect filter and engine performance. Subaru Genuine Oil Filters
help ensure optimum engine and turbocharger performance.
Due to heat generated by
the turbocharger and carbon deposits contained in exhaust gas, the oil
in a turbocharged engine will deteriorate faster than the oil in a naturally
aspirated engine. Therefore, special care should be taken to use proper
grade oil and to monitor oil deterioration.
Under normal driving conditions,
the recommended oil and oil filter change interval for turbo vehicles is
every 3,750 miles or four months, whichever comes first.
However, for vehicles driven
in conditions beyond normal, such as racing conditions, the oil and oil
filter may require more frequent changing.
Racing-Type Driving
Racing-type engine stress
doesn’t only occur on the track. Racing-type driving occurs when the drivetrain,
suspension, and other vehicle components are used at near peak capacity.
Any driving where the engine speed is kept high – either by using lower
gears at higher speeds or using engine braking – is considered racing-type
driving.
Important: A “track day”
or autocross event requires an oil and oil filter change immediately before
and immediately after the event. Make sure to check other engine fluid
levels as well.
Engine Oil Level
Check the oil dipstick periodically
to make sure the oil level is within proper range in order to keep the
turbocharger properly lubricated and cooled. More frequent level checks
are necessary especially when utilizing engine braking, because this increases
the engine’s demand for lubrication.
Important: Allowing the
engine oil level to drop by more than one quart may cause oil starvation,
oil pump cavitation, and bearing damage. Over time, this cumulative damage
will cause turbocharger and engine failure.
Oil Changes
Carbon deposits produced
by a turbocharged engine can accumulate at the bottom of the oil pan. When
changing the oil, always drain the oil through the oil drain plug hole
on the oil pan.
A vacuum draining device
could leave carbon deposits at the bottom of the oil pan and potentially
contaminate the new oil.
Fuel Requirements
Turbocharged Subaru engines
are designed to operate on premium unleaded (91-octane AKI or higher) gasoline.
This is essential for maximizing performance and is required to prevent
possible engine damage.
Driving Tips
1. Do not rev the engine
or accelerate past half throttle immediately after start-up. Oil requires
time to heat up for full flow, and high-rpm driving with a cold engine
can damage the turbocharger.
2. After highway driving
or high-load driving, Subaru recommends allowing the engine to cool by
idling for at least 30 seconds before shutting off.
Modifications
Engine modifications such
as, but not limited to, adding a boost pressure controller, using a non-genuine
aftermarket air intake or exhaust system, changing the air bypass valve,
“chipping,” etc., may negatively affect the warranty. Your Subaru dealer
offers a line of Subaru Performance Tuning parts, which are designed and
tested to Subaru standards and do not void the warranty.'
start 1990-1999 maintenance schedule
Recommended Service Intervals, Maintenance schedule Check and perform at number of months or miles/km, whichever comes first subject to change, correction, updating. always refer to your owners manual for complete information and have your vehicle inspected I = inspect, R = replace, P = perform |
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Severe
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1: under severe driving replace
ever 3,750 miles
all formatting c. j spitz, unauthorized reproduction prohibited. subject to change, correction, updating. |
Click
here to contact
This
page is maintained by Joe Spitz who is solely responsible for content.
errors,
omissions, typos will be corrected as I am made aware of them.
use
common sense and take care of your car, have a trained mechanic check it
out