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Maintenance Guide for Subaru Cars

Veronique Labonte

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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