Subaru vehicles last a long time.
But to keep them going, you do need to take care of them.
Subaru maintenance items
Some of the easiest things you can for Subaru maintenance are to change your oil and check the air filter to see if it needs to be replaced.
You can pull out the air filter to see if it has a lot of dirt and leaves in it. Sometimes, if the particles are big enough, you can knock it on the ground to remove them. If it still looks good enough, you can wait until your next oil change.
Another reason that the air filter needs to be checked and changed is because if the vehicle has a turbo. You don’t want dirt ruining the impeller.
Even if your vehicle doesn’t have a turbo, you do want to have a good air filter to improve your gas mileage.
If you live in a place where there is heavy traffic and dusty conditions, it can actually reduce the amount of time between changing your air filter.
Another maintenance item is to change the fluids. An example of this would be to change the drivetrain fluids, such as the transmission and rear differential, the engine coolant, brake fluid and power steering fluid.
Depending on driving conditions, those may need to be done anywhere from 15,000 to 16,000 miles.
Keeping your tires rotated and checking the brakes can also improve your vehicle’s lifespan.
When choosing an auto repair shop to maintain your Subaru, such as oil changes, filters and fluids, don’t focus just on the price. Consider the best air filter parts, service and warranty when making your decision.
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