Fast Wagon Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 Did every one do this service? I have had the car for 8 days and already have 950 miles. I have never done such an early service on a new car. The fun should begin on Friday. I have only hit about 5k rpms once or twice. How much more fun is 5-6.5 rpm's? By the way, I have a black LGT limited wagon 5-speed. Looking to get the windows tinted. Does anyone know any good shops in CT to get this done? I am very happy with this car so far. The seat belt alert has been disabled, thanks forum! The DRL are next. If any one is on the fence about this car, you will not be disappointed. I had many reservations about Subaru as a sport wagon manufacturer. My mother had 3 or 4 wagons over the 80's and early 90's. The new LGT is a different animal. Thanks for all the information, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxerGT2.5 Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 Wait till 1500 and change the oil. Thats it! OBAMA......One Big Ass Mistake America! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 There is no 1000 mile service. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Angus Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 There is no 1000 mile service. yes there is....in his head;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxerGT2.5 Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 You have to change the spark plug wires...... J/K OBAMA......One Big Ass Mistake America! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Wagon Posted December 31, 2004 Author Share Posted December 31, 2004 This was a dealer recommended service. So it sounds like it is BS to me. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plunk10 Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 This was a dealer recommended service. So it sounds like it is BS to me. Thanks While its in for the 250 mile service, make sure they reseal your muffler bearings and top off your blinker fluid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotexans Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 My first service is 3,000 and based on my current mileage, it'll be in a couple of weeks. I bought a service contract in advance and for $480, I'm set for the next 36,000/3 years. I think and oil change is around $75 so I'll be ahead of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockets GT Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 The fun should begin on Friday. I have only hit about 5k rpms once or twice. How much more fun is 5-6.5 rpm's? Peter There is no fun to be had between 5 and 6.5 rpms!! Just keep below 5 and your car will run forever!! LOL Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firedawgs Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 The car is brand new; has not sat on the lot forever. I have 7500K miles, and I did the 3750 and the 7500K service like the manual says. Don't worry about it until 3750K. Updated my vBGarage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_hunter Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Guys, the first scheduled service for the 2.5 Turbo motor is at 7500 miles (normal service schedule). You can certainly change the oil sooner if you want -- won't hurt anything, but it's overkill in my opinion. Don't take the dealer's advice on when to service -- they just want to take your money. And for god's sake don't pre-pruchase the maintenance unless you want to donate your money to the dealership in advance!! My dealer charges $20 for an oil change, but I usually do it myself for about $10. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legandrex Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 When we leased my wife's GT wagon it was during the time when Subaru was including all scheduled maintenance in the lease. As c-hunter stated, the first oil change is free at 7500 miles. This goes against what I have done all my life with 3,000 mile oil change intervals, but we don't own the car Chase does and if the owners manual states 7500 miles SOA must feel comfortable with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autophysics Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 I changed my oil and filter at 1000 miles and the oil looked almost new - not too dirty. Used Shell Rotella T Synthetic http://www.rotella.com/products/rotella_t_synthetic.html from Walmart. This isn't a true Group IV or Group V synthetic, it is rather a Group III hydrocracked petroleum oil. Maybe it's just my imagination, but the engine seems to run better especially at low rpm's. I've always switched to synthetics after break-in and have never felt an improvement before. (MR2 Turbo, Eclipse Turbo, Subaru SVX, Impala SS). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ih8vtec13 Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 There is no 1000 mile service. Yes there is, it's called get rid of those damn RE92's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyDB Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Fast Wagon, do the oil change at 1000 miles if it gives you piece of mind. The point of changing your oil at ~1000 miles was to remove any of the engine filings resulting from the honing/machining process. I've been told that this is no longer needed with new vehicles. My dealer charged me $26 for my 1000 mile oil change. Not so much if it gives you piece of mind. As far as maintaining the 7500 mile oil change interval, how hard you drive the car, what oil you're using, and in what climate you live play a role in oil change intervals. If you live in a warm climate, drive the car hard, and use dyno, then 7500 miles intervals is too long, IMO, especially on a turbo'd engine. Sometimes I think that these increasing oil change intervals are becoming a sales tool. I've heard people taut that my Acura such and such doesn't require changing the oil until 10,000 mile intervals. Great, for 36,000 miles (warranty) your car will run fine under these conditions, but what happens at 50, 60,or 80,000 miles? If you need a valve job at that point, will the dealer pay for it, no, because it's no longer under warranty. In the spring (at about 6000 miles) I plan to change to synthetic. I will run through the ~5 summer months before changing again in the fall and repeat the same intervals thereafter. This works out to be about 6,000 miles/oil change for our driving conditions. If I plan at some point to make a long drive (say 2000 or more miles driving 6-8 hours/day), then I'll change the oil before and after the trip. Heat is primarily what deteriorates ones oil. When oil ages, it's viscosity breaks-down (lowers), particulates (solids) form, and the acid neutralizers become depleted. I prefer to understand the general issues surrounding engine oil degradation, factor in our driving and climate conditions, and make my own informed decision regarding the fequency of oil changes. If when you change your oil you see particulates and discoloration, then you've gone too long. I will pay more money for oil changes over the life of the car using my guidelines rather than Subaru's. But I chalk that up as preventative maintaince. I plan to keep this car for 6-8 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autophysics Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Excerpt from an Edmunds.com chat with Subaru technical trainers: <bratman>: It's time for my WRX's first oil change. How early can I switch to synthetics? <rick_subaru>: Do it NOW... but stick with it after you make the switch. Read the entire thing here http://www.edmunds.com/townhall/chat/transcripts/subarumaintchattranscript041802.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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