30k service - that can't be it really?

chimchimm5 · 04-21-2008, 08:36 PM

My car just turned 30k. Due to free oil changes by the dealer, I've been going to the dealer for each service interval.

Now I'm at 30k. According to my.subaru.com, the 30k service is this, (if I filter out the word "inspect):

- oil change (free)
- replace coolant
- replace air filter (stupid.. this is a 2 minute DIY)
- replace brake fluid (I do track days, so I've done this already several times)

Is that it? How about tranny fluid? Any other adjustments?

That doesn't seem worth it to pay the dealer to do it.

At the same time, I don't know if there are "hidden" things that make a periodic visit to the dealer worth it. For example, on my wife (non Subie) car, I took it in for the long interval service and found there was a service bulletin on the brake master cylindar... and it was replaced for free under warranty.

Any known TSB's on 06 wrx wagons?

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chimchimm5 · 04-21-2008, 08:44 PM

Ok... my dealer also does tranny fluid and rear diff fluid...

And "inspect and tighten" all under carriage, etc. (fo real?)

all for a measely $420 (!!!). I know that's going rate for cars, but sheesh, no wonder we DIY.

Unabomber · 04-21-2008, 09:35 PM

my.subaru.com is WRONG.....read the Maintenance FAQ stickied at the top of this forum for what you should be doing.

OMG AWD · 04-21-2008, 10:11 PM

oil changes are free under the warranty???

chimchimm5 · 04-21-2008, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06STImulus

oil changes are free under the warranty???

No... it was a deal my specific dealer gave for buying from them.

OMG AWD · 04-21-2008, 11:41 PM

ohhh ok darn! haha

__raj · 04-22-2008, 07:57 AM

Unabomber thanks for FAQ but link was not entirely direct.

I found the following http://www.subaru.com/owners/schedul...sp?from=topNav

leecea · 04-22-2008, 11:06 AM

According to the FSM, it looks like you are doing the right things, though they do add an advised replacement of the fuel filter too on my model year.

There is no change interval specified for tranny and diff, but many people do it anyway.

There are a lot of "inspects".

awdguy · 04-23-2008, 10:49 PM

Do all the fluid change yourself. Save a little money. you'll be happy that you did

Roamrex · 04-23-2008, 11:50 PM

I just did mine in span of two days at 30k.

Replaced engine coolant (used Subaru brand with bottle of conditioner)
Replaced brake fluid
Replaced Manual transmission fluid
Replaced Rear differential fluid

The power steering fluid is not needed but I replaced it as well

Gunner · 04-25-2008, 07:05 PM

Does clutch fluid needs replacement at all? I am close to 60k...

04-21-2008, 08:36 PM	#1
chimchimm5 Scooby Guru Member#: 88501 Join Date: Jun 2005 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: NorCal Vehicle: 2006 WRX Wagon CGM	30k service - that can't be it really? My car just turned 30k. Due to free oil changes by the dealer, I've been going to the dealer for each service interval. Now I'm at 30k. According to my.subaru.com, the 30k service is this, (if I filter out the word "inspect): - oil change (free) - replace coolant - replace air filter (stupid.. this is a 2 minute DIY) - replace brake fluid (I do track days, so I've done this already several times) Is that it? How about tranny fluid? Any other adjustments? That doesn't seem worth it to pay the dealer to do it. At the same time, I don't know if there are "hidden" things that make a periodic visit to the dealer worth it. For example, on my wife (non Subie) car, I took it in for the long interval service and found there was a service bulletin on the brake master cylindar... and it was replaced for free under warranty. Any known TSB's on 06 wrx wagons? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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04-21-2008, 08:44 PM	#2
chimchimm5 Scooby Guru Member#: 88501 Join Date: Jun 2005 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: NorCal Vehicle: 2006 WRX Wagon CGM	Ok... my dealer also does tranny fluid and rear diff fluid... And "inspect and tighten" all under carriage, etc. (fo real?) all for a measely $420 (!!!). I know that's going rate for cars, but sheesh, no wonder we DIY.

04-21-2008, 09:35 PM	#3
Unabomber Big Ron Moderator Member#: 18062 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: I can save you a ton of cash Vehicle: on car parts so PM me b4 j00 buy	my.subaru.com is WRONG.....read the Maintenance FAQ stickied at the top of this forum for what you should be doing.

04-21-2008, 10:11 PM	#4
OMG AWD Scooby Guru Member#: 177869 Join Date: Apr 2008 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Orange County Vehicle: 2010 2.5LGT Stage 2 Graphite Grey Metallic	oil changes are free under the warranty???

04-21-2008, 11:41 PM	#6
OMG AWD Scooby Guru Member#: 177869 Join Date: Apr 2008 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Orange County Vehicle: 2010 2.5LGT Stage 2 Graphite Grey Metallic	ohhh ok darn! haha

04-22-2008, 07:57 AM	#7
__raj Scooby Specialist Member#: 177241 Join Date: Apr 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: NH Vehicle: 2005 LGT Wagon 5mt silver	Unabomber thanks for FAQ but link was not entirely direct. I found the following http://www.subaru.com/owners/schedul...sp?from=topNav

04-22-2008, 11:06 AM	#8
leecea Scooby Guru Member#: 37359 Join Date: May 2003 Vehicle: 2003 WRX	According to the FSM, it looks like you are doing the right things, though they do add an advised replacement of the fuel filter too on my model year. There is no change interval specified for tranny and diff, but many people do it anyway. There are a lot of "inspects".

04-23-2008, 10:49 PM	#9
awdguy Scooby Newbie Member#: 59101 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: michigan Vehicle: 2004 wrx white	Do all the fluid change yourself. Save a little money. you'll be happy that you did

04-23-2008, 11:50 PM	#10
Roamrex Scooby Newbie Member#: 171487 Join Date: Feb 2008 Chapter/Region: International Location: TX Vehicle: 06 WRX Wagon SGM	I just did mine in span of two days at 30k. Replaced engine coolant (used Subaru brand with bottle of conditioner) Replaced brake fluid Replaced Manual transmission fluid Replaced Rear differential fluid The power steering fluid is not needed but I replaced it as well

04-25-2008, 07:05 PM	#11
Gunner Scooby Newbie Member#: 36540 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: San Francisco Bay Area Vehicle: 04 Silver GGA Cobb Stage 1 EQ Tuned	Does clutch fluid needs replacement at all? I am close to 60k...