Service Intervals & Specifications

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

Component

Interval (Miles)

Air Filter

⁽¹⁾ 30,000

Automatic Transmission Fluid

⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ 30,000

Brake Fluid

⁽³⁾⁽⁴⁾ 30,000

Camshaft Timing Belt

2.2L & 2.5L

⁽²⁾⁽⁵⁾ 30,000

3.0L

⁽⁶⁾

Clutch

⁽²⁾ 15,000

Coolant (Radiator)

⁽²⁾ 30,000

Drive Belt(s)

⁽⁵⁾ 30,000

Fuel Filter

⁽⁷⁾⁽⁸⁾ 30,000

Oil & Filter

⁽⁹⁾ 7,500

Spark Plugs

2.2L & 2.5L

30,000

3.0L

60,000

Transmission & Differential (Front & Rear) Fluid

⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ 30,000

Valve Clearance

105,000

⁽¹⁾	If vehicle is operated in extremely dusty conditions, replacement should be performed more often.

⁽²⁾	Inspect, correct or replace if necessary.

⁽³⁾	If vehicle is operated under severe conditions, replace every 15,000 miles.

⁽⁴⁾	If vehicle is operated in high humidity or mountainous areas, replace every 15,000 miles.

⁽⁵⁾	Inspection recommended every 30,000 miles. Replacement required every 105,000 miles.

⁽⁶⁾	Equipped with drive chains.

⁽⁷⁾	If vehicle is operated in extremely cold or hot weather, contamination of filter may occur and replacement should be performed more often.

⁽⁸⁾	If vehicle is operated under severe conditions, inspect every 7,500 miles.

⁽⁹⁾	First replacement should occur at 3,000 miles. Second replacement should occur at 7,500 miles. Replace every 7,500 miles thereafter. If vehicle is operated under severe conditions, replace more often.

BELT ADJUSTMENT

Application ⁽¹⁾

Deflection - In. (mm)

New Belt

A/C

.30-.34 (7.5-8.5)

Alternator & P/S

.28-.35 (7.0-9.0)

Reused Belt

A/C

.35-.39 (9.0-10.0)

Alternator & P/S

.35-.43 (9.0-11.0)

⁽¹⁾	For Outback 3.0L, replace if automatic tensioner indicator is not within service limit range. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Checking Drive Belt Adjustment On 3.0L Outback

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.