Maintenance Guide for Subaru Cars
Whether your Subaru is brand new or has some experience under the hood, performing a regular maintenance is the best way to make sure your car is in good shape and to prevent any damage. A,B,C,D... which service should be performed? What do I need? Here's what Subaru Canada says for 2012+ models. You can also always check-up directly on their website if you want the exact information for your specific car. Have a 2002-2011 Subaru model? Click here for the 500,000 km extended maintenance guide!
VEHICLE KILOMETRES | SERVICE NEEDED |
10,000 or 6 months | A |
20,000 or 12 months | B |
30,000 or 18 months | A |
40,000 or 24 months | B |
50,000 or 30 months | A |
60,000 or 36 months | C |
70,000 or 42 months | A |
80,000 or 48 months | B |
90,000 or 54 months | A |
100,000 or 60 months | D |
110,000 or 66 months | A |
120,000 or 72 months | C |
130,000 or 78 months | A |
140,000 or 84 months | B |
150,000 or 90 months | A |
160,000 or 96 months | B |
170,000 or 102 months | A |
180,000 or 108 months | C |
190,000 or 114 months | A |
200,000 or 120 months | D |
210,000 or 126 months | A |
220,000 or 132 months | C |
Service A: 0.5 Hours
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Inspect tire condition and adjust all tire pressures including spare
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels including both differentials
- Inspect operation of all lights, wipers and washers
- Inspect and adjust drive belt tension if necessary
- Service battery
- Inspect axle boot condition
- Lubricate all latches, hinges and locks
- Inspect all steering and suspension components
- Check under body for damage
- Road test
Service B: 2.3 Hours
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires and inspect for wear
- Inspect tire condition and adjust all tire pressures including spare
- Remove, inspect and service front and rear brakes
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels including both differentials
- Inspect operation of all lights, wipers and washers
- Inspect and adjust drive belt tension if necessary
- Service battery
- Inspect axle boot condition
- Lubricate all latches, hinges and locks
- Inspect all steering and suspension components
- Check under body for damage
- Test coolant, inspect hoses and clamps
- Inspect engine and cabin air filters – replace if necessary
- Wheel alignment (recommended)
- Road test
Service C: 4 Hours
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires and inspect for wear
- Inspect tire condition and adjust all tire pressures including spare
- Remove, inspect and service front and rear brakes including parking brake
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels including both differentials
- Inspect operation of all lights, wipers and washers
- Inspect and adjust drive belt tension if necessary
- Full battery service and test
- Inspect axle boot condition
- Lubricate all latches, hinges and locks
- Inspect all steering and suspension components
- Check under body for damage
- Test coolant, inspect hoses and clamps
- Inspect engine and cabin air filters – replace if necessary
- Replace brake fluid
- Service fuel injectors
- Inspect all emission-related hoses
- Inspect PCV valve – replace if necessary
- Wheel alignment (recommended)
- Road test
Service D: 4.3 to 5.5 Hours
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Rotate tires and inspect for wear
- Inspect tire condition and adjust all tire pressures including spare
- Remove, inspect and service front and rear brakes
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
- Inspect operation of all lights, wipers and washers
- Inspect and adjust drive belt tension if necessary
- Service battery
- Inspect axle boot condition
- Lubricate all latches, hinges and locks
- Inspect all steering and suspension components
- Check under body for damage
- Test coolant, inspect hoses and clamps
- Inspect engine and cabin air filters – replace if necessary
- Replace spark plugs
- Replace transmission and differential fluids
- Wheel alignment (recommended)
- Road test
Important notes
- Every 160,000 km/10 years (whichever occurs first): Replacement of camshaft drive belts (All turbocharged engines and H4 naturally aspirated Legacy and Outback)
- At 220,000 km/11 years (whichever occurs first): Perform coolant flush
- We recommend you check your engine oil level every second fuel fill-up
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