SubieAA Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Hi, Mysubaru does not have the maintenance history of my car. Would you assume the dealer (a carmax) has sold you a car with this service complete (the 30K service) when you buy a car from them with 40K? I am not sure I should wait until 60K for the next thorough service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvethesnow Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 thats a tough one. i bought mine with 5000 miles on it. and they did the oil change the day i picked up the car. i would assume that they didnt. i see your in boston, were did you buy your car from History does not entrust the care of freedom to the weak or timid People sleep peacefully at night cause rough men stand ready to do violence on there behalf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fivspeed Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I highly doubt that Carmax or any dealer would have completed that service at their expense. Best you can hope for IMO is that the previous owner completed it. I just bought my 2.5i brand new and haven't looked to see what gets replaced at 30k, if anything. If it was me, I'd check those parts that should have been replaced for signs that work has been done. For example, wrench marks are left on the bolt heads sometimes in difference areas when removed versus when tightened. Maybe look for factory paint marks that are no longer aligned. Either way, I wouldn't worry much, IMO the 30k checkup is the least important of any of them. (of course change the oil and other filters). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I would do the service - there isn't much to it. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvethesnow Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 quirk suby in braintree its 469. planet suby in hanover its 500 for the 30k and 750 for the 60k and its the same service. History does not entrust the care of freedom to the weak or timid People sleep peacefully at night cause rough men stand ready to do violence on there behalf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenc544 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Change the oil/oil filter, air filter, coolant, bleed the brakes and you will be fine. Total cost of parts is ~$50 if just go with OEM stuff and will take you about an afternoon to do the job. Of course that assumes you have some basic tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Well i think 50 is pretty low, the oil i use on my cars is about 50 alone but it wont be too much, i do oil change, air oil and sometimes fuel filters brakes, coolant and trans flush when i buy a car. And plugs and wires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 In the very back of your manual (assuming the car came with one) there is a blank page with the service schedules.. It's to be filled in by the dealer when service is done. Mine was filled in by the first owner's dealer at 30,264 for the service.. Although my dealer didn't fill it in for the 60k mile service, I did it.. Good place to start. EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieAA Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 Thanks all. I am going to have to get my hands dirty and try to do these maintenance jobs. I have to save money how ever I can on the car right now. I will look on the boards to see how some of the things suggested are done. I will look at the owners manual again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieAA Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 i see your in boston, were did you buy your car from I bought it from Carmax in Harford, CT after having them ship it from Miami. Carmax is certainly the undealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountainStone Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Hi, Mysubaru does not have the maintenance history of my car. Would you assume the dealer (a carmax) has sold you a car with this service complete (the 30K service) when you buy a car from them with 40K? I am not sure I should wait until 60K for the next thorough service. This seems best answered by the simple question: Do you trust this (or any) dealer to have done this service and not tell you? Change the oil/oil filter, air filter, coolant, bleed the brakes and you will be fine. Total cost of parts is ~$50 if just go with OEM stuff and will take you about an afternoon to do the job. Of course that assumes you have some basic tools. chenc544's reply seems the best answer. $50 worth of materials (the same materials your subie dealer would use) and you get better acquainted with your car at the same time. Take a good long look at everything while you are under there, and maybe stick your finger in the filler hole on the diff to get a look/sniff at the condition of the fluid. Eyeball the CV joints/boots. Rotatate the tires if you have two good jacks or jackstands (don't get under the car with just a jack holding it up! Use ramps or jackstands!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I highly doubt that Carmax or any dealer would have completed that service at their expense. Best you can hope for IMO is that the previous owner completed it. I would doubt that the previous owner did complete it unless he/she was a really precision type of person. But since there is no record of maintenance it's even safe to assume that it wasn't done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieAA Posted February 3, 2008 Author Share Posted February 3, 2008 This seems best answered by the simple question: Do you trust this (or any) dealer to have done this service and not tell you? chenc544's reply seems the best answer. $50 worth of materials (the same materials your subie dealer would use) and you get better acquainted with your car at the same time. Take a good long look at everything while you are under there, and maybe stick your finger in the filler hole on the diff to get a look/sniff at the condition of the fluid. Eyeball the CV joints/boots. Rotatate the tires if you have two good jacks or jackstands (don't get under the car with just a jack holding it up! Use ramps or jackstands!). Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nm Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I highly doubt that Carmax or any dealer would have completed that service at their expense. Best you can hope for IMO is that the previous owner completed it. The subaru dealer I bought my 36k lgt did it on mine. Ask. And get a receipt if they did it. If they didn't do it or you don't have a receipt do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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