| SUBARU
OF AMERICA
Maintaining Your Vehicle's Finish
The best way to preserve your vehicle's finish and aid in avoiding rust
is to keep the vehicle clean by washing frequently. Wash the vehicle only
with lukewarm or cold water. Do not wash the vehicle in the direct rays
of the sun, or use strong soap or chemical cleaners. Any cleaning agents
used should be washed off promptly and not allowed to dry on the finish.
Calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road
oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys
and other foreign matter may damage the finish if left on the painted
surfaces. Prompt washing may not completely remove all these deposits.
Additional cleaners may be needed. When using chemical cleaners developed
for this purpose, be sure they are safe for use on painted surfaces.
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish
should be repaired promptly. Bare metal will corrode quickly and can develop
into major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with
touch-up materials available from your local Subaru dealer. Locate your
local dealer by going to the upper right corner of subaru.com and input
your city, state or zip code.
If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair
or replacement, be sure the body shop uses Genuine Subaru Replacement
Parts.
Maintenance
Vehicle maintenance is an important factor for proper vehicle operation.
The vehicle's driver should ensure that fluid levels (engine oil, coolant,
etc.) are checked frequently (i.e., each time you add fuel) in accordance
with the instructions in the owner's manual.
Your Subaru vehicle requires an initial engine oil and filter
change at 3,000 miles or 3 months, whichever first occurs. We suggest
that you schedule an appointment for this service and any other necessary
adjustments at your local Subaru dealer. Locate your local dealer by going
to the upper right corner of subaru.com and input your city, state or
zip code.
The frequency of scheduled inspection and maintenance services
as set forth below is minimal. However, it may be necessary that they
be performed more frequently depending on road conditions, weather, atmospheric
conditions, vehicle usage and individual driving habits.
Maintenance, repair or replacement of the emission control
devices and systems of your car may be performed by any automotive repair
establishment or individual, using any automotive part which its manufacturer
has certified will not result in a failure of your car to comply with
the regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
2004 Schedule of Inspection and Maintenance Services
| Symbols used: |
R - Replace
I - Inspect, correct or replace if necessary |
P - Perform
(I) or (P) - Recommended service for safe vehicle operation |
| Continue periodic maintenance beyond
192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 120 months by returning to the first
column of the maintenance schedule and adding 192,000 km (120,000
miles) or 120 months to the column headings. |
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Maintenance Item |
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
(Number of months or km (miles) whichever occurs
first.) |
Remarks |
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Months
x1,000 km
x1,000 miles |
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3
4.8
3 |
7.5
12
7.5 |
15
24
15 |
22.5
36
22.5 |
30
48
30 |
37.5
60
37.5 |
45
72
45 |
52.5
84
52.5 |
60
96
60 |
67.5
108
67.5 |
75
120
75 |
82.5
132
82.5 |
90
144
90 |
97.5
156
97.5 |
105
168
105 |
113
180
113 |
120
192
120 |
| 1 |
Drive belt(s) [Except camshaft] |
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R |
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| 2 |
Camshaft drive belt |
Except 3.0L |
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I |
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I |
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R |
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See NOTE 11 |
| 3 |
Engine oil |
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R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
See NOTE 1 |
| 4 |
Engine oil filter |
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R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
See NOTE 1 |
| 5 |
Replace engine coolant and inspect cooling system,
hoses and connections |
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P |
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P |
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P |
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P |
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| 6 |
Fuel system, lines and connections |
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(I) |
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(I) |
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(I) |
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I |
See NOTES 6 & 7 |
| 7 |
Fuel filter |
WRX-STi |
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(R) |
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R |
See NOTE 2 |
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Others |
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(R) |
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(R) |
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(R) |
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R |
See NOTE 2 |
| 8 |
Air cleaner element |
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R |
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R |
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R |
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R |
See NOTE 8 |
| 9 |
Spark plugs |
3.0L |
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R |
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R |
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Others |
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R |
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R |
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R |
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R |
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| 10 |
Transmission/Differential (Front & Rear) lubricants
(Gear oil) |
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I |
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I |
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I |
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I |
See NOTE 3 |
| 11 |
Automatic transmission fluid |
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I |
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I |
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I |
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I |
See NOTES 4 & 9 |
| 12 |
Brake fluid |
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R |
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R |
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R |
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R |
See NOTE 5 |
| 13 |
Disc brake pads and discs/Front and rear axle
boots and axle shaft joint portions |
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I |
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I |
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I |
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I |
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I |
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I |
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I |
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I |
See NOTE 6 |
| 14 |
Brake linings and drums (including parking brake
linings and drums) |
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I |
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I |
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I |
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I |
See NOTE 6 |
| 15 |
Inspect brake lines and check operation of parking
and service brake system |
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P |
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P |
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P |
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P |
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P |
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P |
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P |
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P |
See NOTE 6 |
| 16 |
Clutch system |
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I |
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I |
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I |
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I |
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I |
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I |
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I |
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I |
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| 17 |
Steering and suspension system |
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I |
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I |
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I |
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I |
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I |
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I |
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I |
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I |
See NOTE 6 |
| 18 |
Front and rear wheel bearing lubricant |
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(I) |
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(I) |
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| 19 |
Supplemental restraint system |
Inspect every 10 years |
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| 20 |
Valve clearance |
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I |
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| 21 |
Rotate and inspect tires |
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P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
See NOTE 10 |
Notes
- When the vehicle is used under severe driving conditions**,
the engine oil and filter should be changed every 6,000 km (3,750
miles) or 3.75 months.
- When the vehicle is used in extremely cold or hot
weather areas, contamination of the filter may occur and filter replacement
should be performed more often.
- When the vehicle is frequently operated under severe
driving conditions, replacement should be performed every 24,000 km
(15,000 miles).
- When the vehicle is frequently operated under severe
driving conditions, such as mountain driving, replacement should be
performed every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
- When the vehicle is used in high humidity areas
or in mountainous areas, change the brake fluid every 24,000 km (15,000
miles) or 15 months, whichever occurs first.
- When the vehicle is used under severe driving conditions**,
inspection should be performed every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 7.5
months, whichever occurs first.
- This inspection is not required to maintain emission
warranty eligibility and it does not affect the manufacturer's
obligations under EPA's in-use compliance program.
- When the vehicle is used in extremely dusty conditions,
the air cleaner element should be replaced more often.
- The ATF filter is a maintenance-free part. The ATF
filter needs replacement when it has been physically damaged or ATF
has leaked.
- A tire should be replaced when the tread wear indicator
appears as a solid band across the tread. The indicators appear when
the remaining tread has been worn to 1.6 mm (0.063 in) or less.
- Periodic inspection and replacement of the camshaft
drive chains on the 3.0 liter models are not required.
**Examples of severe driving conditions:
- Repeated short distance driving when the engine
does not reach normal operating temperature. (Items 3, 13 and 14 only)
- Driving on rough and/or muddy roads. (Items 13,
14 and 17 only)
- Driving in dusty conditions.
- Driving in extremely cold weather. (Items 3 and
17 only)
- Driving in areas where road salts or other corrosive
materials are used. (Items 6, 13, 14, 15 and 17 only)
- Living in coastal areas. (Items 6, 13, 14, 15 and
17 only)
- Towing a trailer. (Items 3, 4, 10, 11, 13 and 14
only)
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