oppamen Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I got this from my local Subaru dealership. Seems like they do alot of inspecting and not enough replacing. Im planning on to do my 30,000/60,000/90,000 at my local shop replacing whats needed and buying my own parts and fluids. Well except for maybe timing belt Ill do it at the dealership. If you guys can point out what you guys think that has to be done please post it and ill highlight it so everyone can see what is really needed and they change DIY at home or at local shop for much less. Itll be nice to do everything but not all of us has the money especially at a down fall right now. Im a amatuer myslef so ill need some help to what I neeed to get replaced. Every 3,000 Milles -Oil Change and filter change Cost:$34.95 7,500 Miles -Inspect and top off all fluid levels -Change engine and oil filter -Inspect starter safety switch -Test starter safety switch -Inspect brake line and hoses -Parking brake check and adjustment -Inspect power steering rubber hoses -Inspect exhaust system -Inflate tires and inspect wheels -Rotate tires -Check rear axle oil -Suspension and steering check -Adjust engine idle speed -Adjust steering gear play Cost: $159.95 15,000/45,000**/75,000 Miles -Inspect and top off all fluid levels -Change engine oil and filter -Inspect starter safety switch -Test starter safety switch -Inspect brake lines and hoses -Parking brake check and adjustment -Inspect pwer steering rubber hoses -Inspect exhaust system -Inflate tires and inspect wheels -Rotate tires -Adjust brake pedal free play -Adjust clutch pedal free play (if applicable) -Inspect cruise control linkage and hoses -Lubricate suspension and steering system -Lubricate throttle linkage -Fuel cap, lines, tank, and filler lid inspection -Clean drums and disk brakes -Replace air filter -Check and adjust valve clearance(if applicable) Cost: $289.95 for 15,000/75,000 Miles Cost: $299.95 for 45,000 miles** also includes multi point inspection 22,500/37,500/52,500 Miles -Inspect and top off all fluid levels -Change oil and filter -Inspect starter saftey switch -Test starter safety switch -Inspect brake lines and hoses -Parking brake check and adjustment -Inspect pwer steering rubber hoses -Inspect exhaust system -Inflate tires and exspect wheels -Rotate tires -Check rear axle oil -Suspension and steering check -Adjust engine idle speed -Adjust steering gear play Cost: $159.95 30,000/60,000/90,000/120,000 Miles -Inspect and top off all fluid levels -Change engine oil and filter -Inspect starter safety switch -Test starter safety switch -Inspect brake lines, hoses, front brake pads, rotors, rear drums and disc brakes -Parking brake check and adjustment -Inspect power steering rubber hoses -Inspect exhaust system -Inflate tires and inspect wheels -Rotate tires -Adjust brake pedal free play -Adjust clutch pedal free play -Inspect cruise control linkage and hoses -Lubricate throttle linkage -Lubricate suspension and steering system -Fuel cap, lines, tank and filler lid inspection -Clean drums and disc brakes -Replace air filter -Check and adjust valve clearance -Replace spark plugs -Pressure test engine and cooling system -Drain and fill coolant -Reset engine specification -Clean and service throttle body -Adjust drive belts -Test thermostatically controlled air cleaner -Replace brake fluid -Inspect fron and rear wheel bearing lubricant -Perform auto/manual transmission service -Replace fuel filter -**Replacing timing belt (60,000/90,000 miles) -**Clean radiator core and A/C condenser (60,000 miles) -**Inspect spark plug wires (60,000 miles) -**Adjust ignition timing (60,000 miles) -**Adjust engine idle speed (60,000 miles) Cost: $585.00 30,000 miles Cost: $995.00 60,000/90,000 miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackfang Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 GOD DAYUM! My prices aren't even remotely that high. Why are they replacing a timing belt at 90k when it isn't due until 105? The 7500/22500/36750/53500 should be no more than $65 tops. The 15k shouldn't be no more than $140 tops [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...
kenchan Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 i had the dealer do the 30k earlier this spring. but car ran like crap afterwards... until i worked on it. now it runs pretty normally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyShackleford Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 What is "starter safety switch" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LGT-NY Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Bump for a useful thread. Someone should sticky this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackfang Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I wouldn't sticky that. Way too much wrong info on that service menu. [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...
HarryN Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Wow! I could do most of that on my own for much cheaper!! OYE GAVULT!! I think blackfang should lay the smack down on that $tealership for quoting those insane prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtmvt Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I wouldn't sticky that. Way too much wrong info on that service menu. Just curious what you consider wrong info. on, for instance, the 30k mile maintenance schedule listed above? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackfang Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Just curious what you consider wrong info. on, for instance, the 30k mile maintenance schedule listed above? Look at the pricing at all their services and seeing some of the stuff done, that is a complete assrape and I work for a Subaru dealer!! Half the stuff they are doing is free checks anyways that a blind monkey can do. The 7500 mile service is nothing more than an oil change and rotating the tires, yet it costs $160. Same with the 15k, and 30 and 60k's. Too much extra crap being charged to the customer and paying close to $1,000!!!! for a 60k service. Why would you even adjust ignition timing@60k? You can't being everything is run off the timing belt/marks and all the sensors. This isn't a distributor type engine where a timing light can tell where the timing is and you adjust off that. The spark plugs do not get changed until 60k, not 30k As with checking and adjusting the valves, which should be done at 105k when you replaced the timing belt even though it is not listed on some of the maintenance guides. How do you clean the inside of the a/c condenser? Are they going to evac and recharge the system w/ freon for free since they are breaking the seal to do this? Plus they have timing belt replacement at 60k and 90k. It gets replaced at 105k, so why change it twice before the recommended service interval!! Like I said, a lot of bullcrap that shouldn't even be done for alot of money. This is what my 30k service package consists of for a LGT and I am$156 cheaper than the listed price of $585 for their 30k above! Change oil and filter Rotate and balance tires Adjust Parking brake Change coolant Change brake fluid Change transmission fluid Change air filter Add BG 44k to fuel tank Clean battery terminals Of course a free vehicle check is added to the ticket. The best maintenance plan is found at www.my.subaru.com or www.subaru.com [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...
jtmvt Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Look at the pricing at all their services and seeing some of the stuff done, that is a complete assrape and I work for a Subaru dealer!! Half the stuff they are doing is free checks anyways that a blind monkey can do. The 7500 mile service is nothing more than an oil change and rotating the tires, yet it costs $160. Same with the 15k, and 30 and 60k's. Too much extra crap being charged to the customer and paying close to $1,000!!!! for a 60k service. Why would you even adjust ignition timing@60k? You can't being everything is run off the timing belt/marks and all the sensors. This isn't a distributor type engine where a timing light can tell where the timing is and you adjust off that. The spark plugs do not get changed until 60k, not 30k As with checking and adjusting the valves, which should be done at 105k when you replaced the timing belt even though it is not listed on some of the maintenance guides. How do you clean the inside of the a/c condenser? Are they going to evac and recharge the system w/ freon for free since they are breaking the seal to do this? Plus they have timing belt replacement at 60k and 90k. It gets replaced at 105k, so why change it twice before the recommended service interval!! Like I said, a lot of bullcrap that shouldn't even be done for alot of money. This is what my 30k service package consists of for a LGT and I am$156 cheaper than the listed price of $585 for their 30k above! Change oil and filter Rotate and balance tires Adjust Parking brake Change coolant Change brake fluid Change transmission fluid Change air filter Add BG 44k to fuel tank Clean battery terminals Of course a free vehicle check is added to the ticket. The best maintenance plan is found at www.my.subaru.com or www.subaru.com Any issue with adding BG 44k to the fuel tank of a pro-tuned (93 oct) stage-3 '05 LGT? I don't think the previous owner of my car ever had this done and I just hit 31k mile mark...or is there a real need/benefit to adding it? Clutch fluid most likely changed at 15k when aftermarket clutch put in...brake/tranny/diff fluid changed to better quality fluids at 18k. Power steering fluid, nor engine coolant have ever been changed. Not sure on the power steering fluid, but I think I should probably at least have the coolant changed soon.....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackfang Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I don't see any issue with it. You can add it if you like, but we only do it every 30,000 miles. Power steering fluid should be changed when you see it dirty. Most of the time that occurs around 45,000 miles or so. The coolant should be changed at 30k except for the 09+ which are 137500. [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...
RedDawg Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 my 15k is up, is any of this stuff really necessary to take it to the dealership to do? 15,000/45,000**/75,000 Miles -Inspect and top off all fluid levels -Change engine oil and filter -Inspect starter safety switch -Test starter safety switch -Inspect brake lines and hoses -Parking brake check and adjustment -Inspect pwer steering rubber hoses -Inspect exhaust system -Inflate tires and inspect wheels -Rotate tires -Adjust brake pedal free play -Adjust clutch pedal free play (if applicable) -Inspect cruise control linkage and hoses -Lubricate suspension and steering system -Lubricate throttle linkage -Fuel cap, lines, tank, and filler lid inspection -Clean drums and disk brakes -Replace air filter -Check and adjust valve clearance(if applicable) already did the oil and checked the air filter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackfang Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Change the oil Rotate the tires(it would not hurt to have them rebalanced though) Inspect and adjust parking brake. Here is a copy of a 2007 Subaru maintenance guide. For the most part all Subaru's are serviced the same way/frequency http://www.subaru.com/content/downloads/pdf/maintsched/2007Sched.pdf [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...
diamondgraymetallic21 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 It does sound like a complete assrape, but all of whats been posted has been spot on for the pricing Subaru has sent me by mail and these were supposedly "coupons". Maybe certain dealerships don't participate in the assrape? This is why I only get my oil changes done there for pure maintenence records. Other then that I skip it if it's absolutely ridiculous or I take it to a Subaru specialist whom charges half the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackfang Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Each dealership has their own service pricing and own schedule. I follow what is in the book as close as possible. My maintenance plans are right off the maintenance guide except transmission fluids get changed every 30k, instead of inspect or change every 15k, and differential fluids and power steering every 45,000 miles. [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...
Pawlwawl06 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Is it really necessary to go to a dealer for 60k mile service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado_ScubyGT Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I paid $556 at heuberger subaru of Colorado springs and I belive they went off the ment. Book. So there was a lot of inspecting and little replacing. So anyone know some other subaru shops in town that can do mant. Work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtmvt Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I paid $556 at heuberger subaru of Colorado springs and I belive they went off the ment. Book. So there was a lot of inspecting and little replacing. So anyone know some other subaru shops in town that can do mant. Work What do you mean by "ment" and "mant"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado_ScubyGT Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 I meant to say maint. As in short hand for maintance but I was typing on my damn iPhone at work and the boss was there so I was typing fast and did read what I wrote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtmvt Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Gotcha. I don't even take my car to the dealership anymore. I've had so much done to it that I don't think it really qualifies as a Legacy GT anymore..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireB Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Yea, I went to the dealer for an oil change today and asked if I wanted to do the 15,000 service. It seemed like it's something you can do it yourself so..... 30k, I'll probably go to AZP Installs for their version of 20k Service. jtmvt, I'm sure they won't consider your car as LGT anymore...LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtmvt Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Yea, I went to the dealer for an oil change today and asked if I wanted to do the 15,000 service. It seemed like it's something you can do it yourself so..... 30k, I'll probably go to AZP Installs for their version of 20k Service. jtmvt, I'm sure they won't consider your car as LGT anymore...LOL Yeah...I do minor maintenance myself. Those guys are afraid to touch my car, and frankly, I don't trust most of them..... Luckily, I have a local mechanic who specializes in Subaru performance modifications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklin Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Inspect = do nothing ,except try and justify an extremly inflated fee. Change = actually do something. I never take my cars to the dealer for this crap. This is how an oil and filter change ends up costing $ 159.00. Not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado_ScubyGT Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 So does anyone know of some shops in Colorado springs that do service work? Also they want to charge me $50 to take the tpms sensor out of my out wheel and put the in my new set up and then mount and balance. Is that too much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malimx6 Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 how often are we supposed to change fuel filter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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