Maintenance Schedule

[CombatCQB]

Here ya go Tide...

[Tide]

Text Version From: [url]http://www.subaru.com/owners/care/schedules/schedules.jsp?schedulepage=2005myfed.html[/url] 2005 MY Federal Specification 1. [b]Drive Belts (except camshaft)[/b] - Inspect at 30 mo/30,000 mi, 60mo/60,000mi, 90 mo/90,000 mi, recommended service at 105 mo/105,000 mi. 2. [b]Camshaft Drive belt (except 3.0L)[/b] - same as #1. Note says that periodic inspection and replacement of the camshaft drive chains on the 3.0 Liter models are not required. 3. [b]Engine oil (Only 3.0L)[/b]: recommended at: 3 mo/3,000 mi, 7.5 mo/7,500 mi, and every 7.5mo/7,500 mi thereafter. Under severe driving conditions, oil and filter should be changed every 3.75 mo/3,750 miles. Apparently the Boxer4 doesn't need that initial change at 3 mo/3,000 mi. 4. [b]Engine Oil Filter (Only 3.0L)[/b] : same as #3. 5. [b]Replace engine coolant and inspect cooling system, hoses and connections[/b]: Perform serice every 30 mo/30,000 miles. Note says that to prevent cooling system leaks, always add Genuine Subaru Cooling System Conditioner (part no. SOA635071) whenever the coolant is replaced. 6. [b]Fuel system, lines, and connections[/b]: recommended inspection at 30/30k, 60/60k, 90/90k, and inspect/correct/replace if necessary at 120/120K. In severe conditions, inspection at every 7.5/7.5k. 7. [b]Fuel Filter[/b]: recommended replacement at 30/30k, 60/60k, 90/90k, and replace at 120/120k. Note says that when the vehicle is used in exteremely cold or hot weather areas, contamination fo the filter may occur and filter replacement should be performed more often. 8. [b]Air Cleaner element[/b]: Recommended replacement at 30/30k, 60/60k, 90/90k, 120/120k. In dustier conditions, it shoudl be replaced more often. 9. [b]Spark Plugs[/b]: 3.0L and Turbo: Replace at 60/60k, 120/120k. For all others: replace at 30/30k, 60/60k, 90/90k, 120/120k 10. [b]Transmission/Diff. (Front adn Rear) lubricants (Gear oil)[/b]: Inspect, correct or replace if necessary every 30/30k. Note says that in severe conditions, replace every 15k miles. 11. [b]Automatic transmission Fluid[/b]: inspect, correct or replace if necessary every 30/30k. Note says in severe conditions, replace every 15k miles. Also says that the ATF filter is a maintenance free part. The ATF filter needs replacement only when it has physical damage or if the ATF has leaked. 12. [b]Brake fluid[/b]: Replace every 30/30k. In high humidity areas or mountainous areas, change brake fluid every 15/15k. 13. [b]Disc brake pads and discs, front and rear axle boots and axle shaft joint portions[/b]: Inspect, correct or replace if necessary every 15/15k. In severe conditions, inspect every 7.5/7.5k. In severe driving conditions, inspect every 7.5/7.5k. 14. [b]Brake linings and drums[/b]: Inspect, correct or replace if necessary every 30/30. Severe driving conditions is every 7.5/7.5k. 15. [b]Inspect brake lines and check operation of parking and service brake system[/b]: Perform every 15/15k. In severe conditions, every 7.5/7.5k. 16. [b]Clutch operation[/b]: Inspect, correct, or replace if necessary every 15/15k. 17. [b]Steering and suspension[/b]: Inspect, correct, or replace if necessary every 15/15k. In severe driving conditions, do it every 7.5/7.5k. 18. [b]Front and rear wheel bearing lubricant[/b]: Recommended inspection, correction or replacement every 60/60k. 19. [b]Supplemental restraint system[/b]: Inspect every 10 years. 20. [b]Rotate and inspect tires[/b]: Perform every 7.5/7.5k. Note says that a tire should be replaced when the tread wear indicator appears as a solid band across the tread; this occurs when the remaining tread has worn to 0.063 inches (1.6mm) or less. Severe driving conditions are as follows: a. Repeated short distance driving. b. Driving on rough and/or muddy roads. c. Driving in dusty conditions. d. Driving in extremely cold weather. e. Driving in areas where road salts or other corrosive materials are used. f. Living in coastal areas. g. Towing a trailer.

[jp928]

Hmmmm. At 12.5k km service, dealer gave me a bottle (250ml/8oz) of fuel conditioner, to be added at 18.5k km. Just did that, made a hell of a difference to smoothness, driveability!

[ebpda9]

what about the valve lash adjustament ? mine sounds like it needs one, but i cannot find the interval, and i am pretty sure i have seen the specs for what they should be someplace

[jp928]

Hydraulic tappets dont need adjustment....how many cars made now DONt have these? Not too many I bet?

[konrad]

so if atutomatic tranny fluid looks good you don't need to replace it for 120K?

[bluesuby]

The wheel bearing need repacking? Most are sealed these days.

[derffred]

oh man.. i'm comin up to my 30 k soon, an i'm just gonna change all the fluids and call it a day lol.. i heard (i know i shouldn't go by "rumors") the fuel filter isn't a necessary replacement at 30 k

[Spinjockey]

The chart above doesn't match the owner's manual in there it says "except Legacy/Outback" under replace fuel filter. My.subaru.com only lists "Recommended Inspection: Fuel systems, lines and connections". Given it's integrated with the fuel pump I seriously doubt it's meant to be replaced. If you're really concerned post up a message to those who've replaced their pumps asking how dirty the filters were.