mark greenstein Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 my '08 spec b has 15,500 miles on it and is at 26 months of age. what maintenance do I need? the website says "front and rear axle boots and axle shaft joint portions" - but not sure what that means and sounds costly. note: i have changed the oil every 3K and rotate tires 2X a year (summer/winter). tks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackfang Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 It should say inspect them and that's all you do. Otherwise... Change oil Rotate tires Inspect and adjust parking brake [SIZE=1][URL="http://public.fotki.com/blackfang/"]Pics[/URL] [B]08 KawasakiZZR 600- exhaust and other mods 98 Camaro Z/28 HT- some mods......street/strip car 07 Legacy 2.5i- SPT exhaust...daily driver[/B][/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJH Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 looks like the host site for the maintenance guide is down, or the link is broken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siper2 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Now that it's a couple weeks after you posted that, EJH, I think I read that Subaru forced thel7.com to shut down due to copyright/naming violations. They do that a LOT... I'm looking around for maintenance guides/intervals/etc. and that would've been a good reference. Does anyone have a way to link/copy the data in here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkout4trucks Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 can someone please update that first link to the maint. guide. it no longer works! thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackfang Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Here is a link for Subaru's maintenance guide. https://www.subaru.com/my-subaru/maintenance-schedule2009.html On the right hand side of the page are links for other years that pertain to your vehicles. [SIZE=1][URL="http://public.fotki.com/blackfang/"]Pics[/URL] [B]08 KawasakiZZR 600- exhaust and other mods 98 Camaro Z/28 HT- some mods......street/strip car 07 Legacy 2.5i- SPT exhaust...daily driver[/B][/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesej05 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Figured this had a lot of good basic info for Legacy owners.... Legacy Maintenance Guide Not sure if someone has already posted this, but its a dead link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cagefreak Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 i think it's been a dead link for a while.... anyone got a patch for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesej05 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 blackfang has a good post ^^^^ there! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outahere Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 If you are looking for an aftermarket alternative to the green Subaru Long Life coolant, keep this in mind: "Always use Genuine Subaru Long Life Anti-Freeze Coolant,which is readily available at all Subaru dealership parts departments. Its formula incorporates phosphate (non-amine) to insure adequate anti-corrosion protection of the aluminum alloys in boxer engines. If a substitute anti-freeze must be used in an emergency, be certain not to substitute the long-life OAT type found in certain domestic cars. Use only a phosphate (non-amine) formula.Read the label carefully to be sure." The above quote is from the May 2005 edition of Subaru's End Wrench publication (now defunct?). The Zerex Asian Vehicle Coolant may meet the above requirements, but I am not sure, as I have not seen an ingredients list for the Zerex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepuma Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 linky no worky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outahere Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Some new asian formula coolants are available from Beck Arnley: Extended Life Blue (for Subaru) Extended Life Pink Red Concentrate Green Concentrate (for Subaru) http://www.beckarnley.com/bafluids.html Subaru owners now have a choice of 5 different asian formula coolants, 2 from Subaru, 2 from Beck Arnley, and 1 from Zerex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teksimian Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 can someone upload it to a free file host somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowImg Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 You can get it for free from my.subaru.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightizzle Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Just created an account and added my car on the https://www.subaru.com/index.html website. It has EVERY recommended maintenance checks and at what mileage it should be done at. This website is very very helpful in keeping track and making sure things are done at the correct intervals and by certified mechanics. You can add a local dealership, schedule maintenance and the dealership mechanics upload the completed check up into the website. AMAZING service by Subaru, no wonder people love this car manufacturer so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Bucky Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Hello Everyone, Please forgive me if you feel this is posted in the wrong place. So I just purchased a GT with 120k miles on it. My question is basically based on being proactive. If you just purchased this fantastic car, what would be the things you got looked at, serviced, and so on if this were one you experienced guys in heres buy? I read somewhere in here that if you replace the turbo, it shouldnt be the turbo, but it is something else perhaps. The guy I purchased it from replaced the turbo prior to me purchasing it so now I feel I need to react in order to win! so: I want to do the work myself, and also find a great mechanic in the area, anyone from Austin, texas have a good place to go to a good mechanic? Bucky I am a chef, and I would be more than happy to share chef knowledge if needed as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hepy117 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 I would find out why he replaced the turbo. Did it blow and send metal into the engine? Was it juat preventative? I would change the oil and check for any metal in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Bucky Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 lets say there was metal in it? How long before that motor would seize? or what would happen in your opinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Bucky Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 I have put almost 2k miles on it since i purchased.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hepy117 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Could be in another 5miles, could be 5000 miles. Depends on the amount of oil. I would at least change the oil (good idea whenever you buy a used car anyways) and see what, if anything, is in there. Can you talk to the guy/dealer you bought it from and see why the turbo was replaced? Like i said, it could have just been preventative Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteknight24 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 What kind of front/ rear gear oil, transmission oil, power steering fluid do people recommend for an 09 legacy 2.5i? I don't want subaru stock stuff. I want some good aftermarket stuff. I was thinking royal purple. I want to know some peoples opinions please. If the subaru stuff is just as good then I guess I use that then. (But I would rather not) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexi Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Does your legacy have a manual transmission or automatic transmission? My favorite manual transmission/front diff fluid that I've used is my current fill, Red Line 75w-90NS. I've also tried subaru extra-s, amsoil severe gear, and supertech synthetic blend. Most people on these forums will recommend extra-s, but I wasn't impressed by it. Power steering fluid, I would stick to OEM Subaru ATF-HP. Rear differential fluid, whatever you use in the front diff should be fine in the rear diff as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hepy117 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Im going to be using motul gear 300 here when i change my diff/trans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteknight24 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Does anyone recommend adding a coolant additive to their coolant? I have subaru's blue coolant in my subie currently but I have not changed the coolant because it is not 11 years old yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itzed Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Coolant system maintenance is very important on subaru vehicles. They are known to have potential head gasket issues and the flat engine creates special challenges because of the temperature differences between the heads and the blocks when it's not all close together. Add the subaru coolant conditioner and change your coolant frequently using the subaru coolant and you buy yourself a little extra insurance. I don't understand why anyone would want to save a whopping $10 - $20 when it comes to this. And 11 years is way too long between coolant changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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