90k service

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Seems a bit steep but I'm not an expert at paying for service.

Ya well, @lynnmichelle, it's easy for ol @Ultramaroon to say, because he has a fully equipped garage, so @Tcoat reports -

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Ya well, @lynnmichelle, it's easy for ol @Ultramaroon to say, because he has a fully equipped garage, so @Tcoat reports -

There's no room for a car in my garage. Way too much other crap. I could fit a car before my mom died.

[lynnmichelle]

Originally Posted by soundman98

a better question is what maintenance have you performed so far? getting to be a lot of new owners that are buying these cars at those mileages with no history from before they got it.

per this owners manual maintenance schedule from 2013, they should be recommending brake fluid replacement, cabin filter(very easy to do yourself with no tools), oil and oil filter, engine air filter, and a tire rotation.
https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98730

at 60k, you should've had brake fluid, spark plugs, and trans fluid, replaced, and at 75k, the fuel filter is called for replacement...

what you should be doing in this case really depends on how closely the maintenance schedule was followed so far. historically, i've bought a number of cars around 90-100k, and will always do plugs, all the fluids(just a change, never a flush), and then inspect the rest of the mechanicals for other future repairs.


definitely don't feel obligated to go to any dealer for service. independent shops are just as qualified to do all of the routine maintenance, and will be much cheaper.

and just note-- these cars use subaru super blue coolant. it should be very dark blue. if you have anyone change it, be sure to check the color when they're done.

Thanks! I'm the only owner and i have kept up with everything else. Spark plugs and timing belt were done during the recall. I put in reusable k&n filters and i maintain those myself. Was just double checking on the 90k since it was pricey and since i did my recall at the subaru place they were confused about a few things...

[gen3v8]

Originally Posted by lynnmichelle

Thanks! I'm the only owner and i have kept up with everything else. Spark plugs and timing belt were done during the recall.

Timing Belt?

[Yoshoobaroo]

Originally Posted by gen3v8

Timing Belt?

No timing belt, double chain. Will probably outlast the car.

[radroach]

@lynnmichelle


Regular book maintenance items are always important. I'd point out that at 90k miles there might be some items non-book related that might need refreshing. At 90k miles, I had a worn transmission mount, and also my shifter's rear-stop was sticking - fixed these with a fresh mount and a "positive shift kit" which fixed drivetrain lash. Now at 130,000 miles I'm looking at refreshing the whole drivetrain's mounts and bushings, and it is probably something I should have done at 90k miles. Also check the upgraded throw-out bearing part that came out ~2015 which is a must after the factory bearing wears out.

[vfrqqq]

I'm not sure the automatic transmission has a throw-out bearing.

[Yoshoobaroo]

Originally Posted by vfrqqq

I'm not sure the automatic transmission has a throw-out bearing.

Lol no they do not

[vfrqqq]

Sorry. I was trying not to be too critical.

[Yoshoobaroo]

Originally Posted by vfrqqq

Sorry. I was trying not to be too critical.

Haha no worries, I thought you were being sarcastic

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by vfrqqq

I'm not sure the automatic transmission has a throw-out bearing.

None of them are disposable.

[MuseChaser]

There's an aftermarket solution to the throw out bearings. They're usually made out of stainless steel...sometimes you can find them with a gold coating, Your shifts might not be quite as smooth and tasty as they are with the throw out bearings, and it's a good idea to wash them after a day's use, but you'll create a lot less waste and keep Irace happy.