Subaru Car Service Melbourne
Suba Bits Pty Ltd
Independant Subaru Service & Repair Specialists
Maintenance & parts fitting service available.
Major Service
Minor Service
Suspension
Brakes
Clutches
Engine, transmission and gearbox replacement specialist
Delivery service available at competitive rates
Courtesy car available 1*
Close to Westall train station & bus routes
Subaru's Sale of new, aftermarket replacement, reconditioned and secondhand parts
Sub contract work available 2*
We buy Subaru's - LMCT 9170
1* Conditions Apply
2* Motor Industries repairers need only apply
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Subaru Maintenance Schedule 1990-1999
1990-1999
Recommended Service Intervals and Maintenance schedule
Check and perform at number of months or km, whichever comes first.
always refer to your owners manual for complete information and have your vehicle inspected = inspect, = replace, = perform Item Months 3 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5 120 1,000 KM 4.8 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192 Drive Belts - - - - - - - - - - - - - Camshaft Belt (timing belt) - - - - - - - - - - - - - Engine oil/filter *1 Replace engine coolant and inspect system, hoses and connections *2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - Replace fuel filter and inspect system, hoses and connections *2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - Air cleaner element *2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - Spark Plugs - - - - - - - - - - - - - Tranmission/differential (front and rear) Lubricants (gear oil) *3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Automatic tranmission fluid *4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Brake fluid *2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - Brake pads, linings, front and rear axle boots, CV joints, axle half shaft joint portions, parking brake *2 - - - - - - - - - Clutch and hill-holder system - - - - - - - - - Steering and suspension *2 - - - - - - - - - Front and rear wheel bearing lubricant - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Rotate tires - Supplimental restraint system airbags Inspect every 10 years Severe driving is:
Repeated short trips, stop-and-go, extensive idling (urban driving)
Rough, muddy, dusty, wet, cold salty conditions
Towing a trailer*1 Under severe driving replace ever 6,000 km
*2 Under severe driving replace 12,000-24,000 km
*3 Under severe driving replace 48,000 km
*4 Under severe driving replace 38,000 km -
Subaru Maintenance Schedule 2000-2009
2000-2009 Recommended Service Intervals and Maintenance schedule Check and perform at number of months or km, whichever comes first. always refer to your owners manual for complete information and have your vehicle inspected = inspect, = replace, = perform Item Months 3 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.5 75 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5 120 1,000 KM 4.8 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192 Drive Belts - - - - - - - - - - - - - Camshaft Belt (timing belt) - - - - - - - - - - - - - Engine oil/filter *1 Replace engine coolant and inspect system, hoses and connections *2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - Replace fuel filter and inspect system, hoses and connections *2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - Air cleaner element *2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - Spark Plugs - - - - - - - - - - - - - Tranmission/differential (front and rear), Lubricant (gear oil) *3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Automatic tranmission fluid *4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Brake fluid *2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - Brake pads, linings, front and rear axle boots, CV joints, axle half shaft joint portions, parking brake *2 - - - - - - - - - Clutch and hill-holder system - - - - - - - - - Steering and suspension *2 - - - - - - - - - Front and rear wheel bearing lubricant - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Rotate tires - Valve clearance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Passenger Compartment Air Filtration if equipped Replace the paper filter (usually behind glovebox) every 1-2 years depending on air conditions Supplimental restraint system airbags Inspect every 10 years Severe driving is:
Repeated short trips, stop-and-go, extensive idling (urban driving)
Rough, muddy, dusty, wet, cold salty conditions
Towing a trailer
*1 Under Severe driving replace ever 6,000 km
*2 Under severe driving replace 12,000-24,000 km.
*3 Under severe driving replace 48,000 km
*4 Under severe driving replace 38,000 km -
Subaru Turbo Maintenance
Caring for Subaru Turbocharged Engines
The Turbocharger
The turbocharger, commonly called a “turbo,” is operated by the energy contained in the exhaust gas. The exhaust gas spins a turbine inside the turbocharger at an extremely high speed (more than 100,000 rpm). That compresses the air/fuel mixture into the cylinders, which creates higher power output.
Because of the turbine’s rotational speed and the high temperature of the exhaust gas driving the turbo, proper cooling is needed to maintain durability. Engine oil plays a major role in lubricating and cooling the turbo, so following recommended oil change guidelines is important.
Racing-Type Driving
Racing-type engine stress doesn’t only occur on the track. Racing-type driving occurs when the drivetrain, suspension, and other vehicle components are used at near peak capacity. Any driving where the engine speed is kept high – either by using lower gears at higher speeds or using engine braking – is considered racing-type driving.
Important: A “track day” or autocross event requires an oil and oil filter change immediately before and immediately after the event. Make sure to check other engine fluid levels as well.
Engine Oil Level
Check the oil dipstick periodically to make sure the oil level is within proper range in order to keep the turbocharger properly lubricated and cooled. More frequent level checks are necessary especially when utilizing engine braking, because this increases the engine’s demand for lubrication.
Important: Allowing the engine oil level to drop by more than one quart may cause oil starvation, oil pump cavitation, and bearing damage. Over time, this cumulative damage will cause turbocharger and engine failure.
Oil Changes
Carbon deposits produced by a turbocharged engine can accumulate at the bottom of the oil pan. When changing the oil, always drain the oil through the oil drain plug hole on the oil pan.
A vacuum draining device could leave carbon deposits at the bottom of the oil pan and potentially contaminate the new oil.
Fuel Requirements
Turbocharged Subaru engines are designed to operate on premium unleaded (91-octane AKI or higher) gasoline. This is essential for maximizing performance and is required to prevent possible engine damage.
Driving Tips
Do not rev the engine or accelerate past half throttle immediately after start-up. Oil requires time to heat up for full flow, and high-rpm driving with a cold engine can damage the turbocharger.
After highway driving or high-load driving, Subaru recommends allowing the engine to cool by idling for at least 30 seconds before shutting off.
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