Service Intervals

primo27 · Post by **primo27** » Sun Feb 27, 2011 4:28 pm

Hi guys

I have a question regarding services. I bought an 06 Liberty last week. Before i purchased it i checked the service history and it all looked good. Today i was having a browse through the books and noticed that the service history wasnt up to date. the car was serviced every 15000 km which is fine but instead of every 6 months it was done every 12. I have heard that these engines need to be serviced regularly so just wondering if 12 months is ok.

H-top · Post by **H-top** » Sun Feb 27, 2011 9:31 pm

Great addition mate! GT?

IMHO for my personal vehicle, 15k is alot too big a
service interval, not just for the oil, but for
an inspection of the vehicle.

Though there are plenty of Lubricants that can do the
distance but I don't recommend it for wear and
longevity.

I do mine every 5k. Because I'm fastidious about my cars
and plan to keep them forever because I cannot sell anything!

At a minimum I recommend 10k with fully synthetic fluids.

More details on your car would help too

Cheers,
S

bobbyjimmy · Post by **bobbyjimmy** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:32 am

The book should say 12.5k km or 6 months - so no idea where that 15k km's the previous owner was doing, as above that's too many km's between oil changes.
And as above, I do mine and my wife's at 10k km's and use full syn oil (0w40 in mine, 5w30 in her), plus a general look over whenever I remember.

Post by **Alex** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 10:07 am

i do mine between 5-10k with fully synthetic, coolant every 100k along with the other 'big' service stuff every 100k.

alex

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 2:38 pm

15,000kms is a bit too long IMO but it depends on how and what the car is getting used for. If it's under load a lot (towing or hills work) then I would be doing the oil changes (at the least) at every 10,000kms but make sure check/service the rest of the car, between 6 and 12 months intervals.

I personally change mine every 5,000ks but I'm lucky to have a hoist and a workshop to play in.

primo27 · Post by **primo27** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 6:11 pm

Thanks guys. I appreciate your help

The car is an 06 Liberty 3.0R. Its a really nice car and after coming from a Clubsport VX I prefer the subaru. Not for power but the way it drives doesnt compare.

I was a bit concerned about the service intervals, 12.5 k is the strandard and obviously the less km's between the better.

My main concern was the 6 months. I was worried that something maybe happen to the oil if you wait 12 but then again most people service between 6 -12 months so cant see why Subaru insist on 6 months. Maybe something to do with extra money to be made on services. Theres no towbar so thats a good thing in a way

H-top · Post by **H-top** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 6:30 pm

Auto or manual?

Planning any mods?

primo27 · Post by **primo27** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 6:59 pm

Its auto, The clubsport was manual and after 6 years of manual driving i couldnt get another one. Even though the subaru gearbox is much better than Holdens.

I am not planning any mods mate. The car is just a nice car with all the extras and im happy with the 3.0 litre engine. Its got more go than I thought it would have. Im trying to upload some pics from the iphone but cant. I will have to take some photos with the digital camera this week

bobbyjimmy · Post by **bobbyjimmy** » Tue Mar 01, 2011 7:53 am

One mod you really should do is a bigger rear sway bar (whiteline.com.au) - will make the car that much better to drive.

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