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radroach · 08-21-2018, 05:47 AM

@Seiryuu I avoid going to Subaru dealerships for small maintenance items for these reasons and more. I had a service writer deny my request to do a trans and fluid diff change at my 45k mile interval, but was more than happy to add on unnecessary stuff I didn't need (induction cleaning) and my bill was outrageous (though I had several service items done, still crazy).

Get some tools, ramps, and start DIY'ing your maintenance and change your oil as often as you like. I personally find 7000 miles too long and usually change at around 3k intervals.

08-21-2018, 05:47 AM	#9
radroach Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: car Location: usa Posts: 2,162 Thanks: 1,028 Thanked 867 Times in 530 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	@Seiryuu I avoid going to Subaru dealerships for small maintenance items for these reasons and more. I had a service writer deny my request to do a trans and fluid diff change at my 45k mile interval, but was more than happy to add on unnecessary stuff I didn't need (induction cleaning) and my bill was outrageous (though I had several service items done, still crazy). Get some tools, ramps, and start DIY'ing your maintenance and change your oil as often as you like. I personally find 7000 miles too long and usually change at around 3k intervals.