longislander1 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Anyone know the typical price for 30K dealer service on an '08 Outback? Just curious, since I'm taking the wife's car in on Thursday. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock2534 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 my dealer charges $600 for it. I have been holding off on it, seems like a lot, I could see $300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecBGuy Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick4dr Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 for such an easy task the dealer makes so much money. go buy: 4qts of oil (your choice) filter (your choice) 2qts 75w90 for rear diff (1.3 used) 5qts tranny fluid air filter cabin filter Do your own labor on jack stands or ramps. (not just a jack) fun, easy, learning experience... lots of money saved. you can find step by steps for each part. and tools are simple wrenches/ ratchet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 its a fun learning experience to wrench below your car. Plus, you can see a lot of stuff that the dealer will BS you about. We have walkthrough here that is really helpful. PS you some tools though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Power-B Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I have always liked to do the work myself.. Then I think about my warranty and the fear something will break and the dealer will blame me for #1) not maintaining it, or (#2) not being certified to do the maintenance work myself. If you decide to do the work yourself, document it. The date, oil used, oil weight and keep receipts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilrabbit129 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Mine cost about $600 when I got it done at the dealer. That price includes a rental car, so that does help with the inconvenience. Honestly I'd love to be able to do the work myself but I don't have the tools, or even the place to do it. Sometimes living in an apartment really sucks if you like your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamusta1 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 If you don't mind driving over to Jersey, Mike and the guys at AZP installs will do it for a great price. I had them do my 30K and couldn't be happier. http://www.azpinstalls.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs6er Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 for such an easy task the dealer makes so much money. go buy: 4qts of oil (your choice) filter (your choice) 2qts 75w90 for rear diff (1.3 used) 5qts tranny fluid air filter cabin filter Aren't you supposed to flush the radiator too? Change brake fluid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Find any good local repair shop and ask them how much they will charge you. I'll bet it will be a lot cheaper. I do all my own, keep a small note pad with the mileage, date, what I did. Such as R&R oil &filter, R & R tranny and rear end fluid, I don't put down what I used. When they rebuilt my tranny, they asked about the service records, they photo copied my small note pad and that was all they needed. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs6er Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I keep all my maintence logged on mysubaru.com. When I service my car, I put in the date, mileage, and brand of what I used. When the dealer services the car, it gets updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS5689 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 If you don't mind driving over to Jersey, Mike and the guys at AZP installs will do it for a great price. I had them do my 30K and couldn't be happier. http://www.azpinstalls.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=79 That's exactly what I was going to suggest. They did my 30K and I plan on going back for my 60K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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