What is the Subaru Forester Maintenance Schedule?

To keep your Subaru in peak condition and ensure you retain the residual value you deserve, you’ll want to keep on top of the Subaru Forester maintenance schedule. Learn about the services and timetables of the Subaru Forester maintenance schedule. This is a vehicle that’s built for the long haul, but it can only do that if you keep up with regularly scheduled maintenance. Santa Cruz Subaru is proud to offer an elite sales experience to Santa Cruz and Watsovnille. Come see our service center if you’re ready to get your Subaru fixed!
Subaru Forester Service Intervals
When you schedule Subaru Forester service for recommended maintenance, you’ll have several service intervals to contend with. Here’s what you’ll want to get done to your Monterey Subaru at each interval:
Service A – 10,000/30,000/50,000/70,000/90,000/110,000 Miles
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Inspect all steering and suspension components
- Check underbody for damage
- Road test
- Service battery
- Inspect axle boot condition
- Lubricate all latches, hinges, and locks
- Inspect tire condition and adjust all tire pressures including spare
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels including both differentials
- Inspect the operation of all lights, wipers, and washers
- Inspect and adjust drive belt tension if necessary
Service B – 20,000/40,000/80,000 Miles
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Inspect axle boot condition
- Lubricate all latches, hinges, and locks
- Inspect all steering and suspension components
- Service battery
- Test coolant, inspect hoses and clamps
- Inspect engine and cabin air filters – replace them if necessary
- Wheel alignment (recommended)*
- Road test
- Check underbody for damage
- Inspect tire condition and adjust all tire pressures including spare
- Remove, inspect, and service front and rear brakes
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels including both differentials
- Inspect the operation of all lights, wipers, and washers
- Rotate tires and inspect for wear
- Inspect and adjust drive belt tension if necessary
Service C – 60,000/120,000 Miles
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Full battery service and test
- Inspect axle boot condition
- Lubricate all latches, hinges, and locks
- Test coolant, inspect hoses and clamps
- Inspect engine and cabin air filters – replace them if necessary
- Replace brake fluid
- Service fuel injectors
- Inspect all emission-related hoses
- Inspect PCV valve – replace if necessary
- Wheel alignment (recommended)*
- Inspect all steering and suspension components
- Check underbody for damage
- Rotate tires and inspect for wear
- Inspect tire condition and adjust all tire pressures including spare
- Remove, inspect, and service front and rear brakes including parking brake
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels including both differentials
- Inspect the operation of all lights, wipers, and washers
- Inspect and adjust drive belt tension if necessary
- Road test
Service D – 100,000 Miles
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Service battery
- Inspect axle boot condition
- Lubricate all latches, hinges, and locks
- Inspect all steering and suspension components
- Check underbody for damage
- Rotate tires and inspect for wear
- Inspect engine and cabin air filters – replace them if necessary
- Replace spark plugs
- Replace transmission and differential fluids
- Wheel alignment (recommended)*
- Road test
- Inspect tire condition and adjust all tire pressures including spare
- Remove, inspect, and service front and rear brakes
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
- Inspect the operation of all lights, wipers, and washers
- Inspect and adjust drive belt tension if necessary
- Test coolant, inspect hoses and clamps
Schedule Service on Your Subaru Forester
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