1st Service.?. 6k/6mo/sooner.?. - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

westmansweed · 01-13-2015, 04:03 PM

Hi aLL,
i have a 2015 Subaru BRZ with approximately 3.6k miles which i purchased about 5 months ago and was wondering when i should take it in for its 1st service.?. Dealer suggests every 6k/6mo. or should i do this sooner.?.
TIA,
Michael.

ScoobsMcGee · 01-13-2015, 04:55 PM

I waited until 6000 miles, but it only took me about 2 months. It feels odd waiting that many miles for the first change, but I believe that the break-in oil is run through at the factory.

That being said, if you do change the oil early, the only thing you're hurting is your wallet.

Fastbrew · 01-13-2015, 05:01 PM

I'd take it in and get that oil/filter changed. But - that's just me.

bcj · 01-13-2015, 05:48 PM

Owners manual says 7500 mile intervals. I'm good with that.

ScoobsMcGee · 01-13-2015, 05:56 PM

To be clear, Subaru changed from 3000 for the first, then 7500 and 7500 intervals for 2014 to every 6000 static for 2015. Up to you if you follow it or not. I tend to stick to the schedule and keep my receipts. That way if something does go wrong, there is less chance of warranty shenanigans.

http://www.cars101.com/subaru/maintenance-2015.html

mhughett · 01-13-2015, 06:11 PM

The Subaru maintenance schedule that I looked at for my 2015 BRZ said the first service should be at the earlier of 6 months or 6k miles. Same language for future services. If you only have 3k miles but reach 6 months and have free service for 2yr/24k miles, I would take it in and have them do the oil change and tire rotation. At least that is how I interpret it.

woode · 01-13-2015, 06:42 PM

Never.

Turbowned · 01-13-2015, 07:08 PM

I'd change the oil myself, but if you must take it to the dealer, 6,000mi or 6 months, whichever comes first.

Itzed · 01-13-2015, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woode

Never.

Me too. I am pretty sure my car will never see the dealer again.

Speed2th · 01-13-2015, 09:22 PM

In some region cars were sold with free maiantance for 2 years.

ntron1 · 01-13-2015, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed2th

In some region cars were sold with free maiantance for 2 years.

And mine will still never see a dealer for maintenance.

01-13-2015, 04:03 PM	#1
westmansweed PULL OUT Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ Premium Space Grey Location: Chicago Suburbia Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	1st Service.?. 6k/6mo/sooner.?. Hi aLL, i have a 2015 Subaru BRZ with approximately 3.6k miles which i purchased about 5 months ago and was wondering when i should take it in for its 1st service.?. Dealer suggests every 6k/6mo. or should i do this sooner.?. TIA, Michael.

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ScoobsMcGee Junior Senior with Cheese Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: 15 BRZ Location: York, PA Posts: 3,006 Thanks: 6,837 Thanked 7,049 Times in 2,345 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I waited until 6000 miles, but it only took me about 2 months. It feels odd waiting that many miles for the first change, but I believe that the break-in oil is run through at the factory. That being said, if you do change the oil early, the only thing you're hurting is your wallet.

01-13-2015, 05:01 PM	#3
Fastbrew Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2014 Pearl White BRZ Location: USA Posts: 764 Thanks: 123 Thanked 461 Times in 233 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'd take it in and get that oil/filter changed. But - that's just me.

01-13-2015, 05:56 PM	#5
ScoobsMcGee Junior Senior with Cheese Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: 15 BRZ Location: York, PA Posts: 3,006 Thanks: 6,837 Thanked 7,049 Times in 2,345 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	To be clear, Subaru changed from 3000 for the first, then 7500 and 7500 intervals for 2014 to every 6000 static for 2015. Up to you if you follow it or not. I tend to stick to the schedule and keep my receipts. That way if something does go wrong, there is less chance of warranty shenanigans. http://www.cars101.com/subaru/maintenance-2015.html

01-13-2015, 06:11 PM	#6
mhughett Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 2015 Crystal White BRZ Limited Location: Tulsa Posts: 86 Thanks: 0 Thanked 56 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The Subaru maintenance schedule that I looked at for my 2015 BRZ said the first service should be at the earlier of 6 months or 6k miles. Same language for future services. If you only have 3k miles but reach 6 months and have free service for 2yr/24k miles, I would take it in and have them do the oil change and tire rotation. At least that is how I interpret it.

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