Initial Service Recommendation - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

valkmike1998 · 12-12-2020, 03:34 PM

Just purchased my 2020 BRZ manual trans with performance package.
I'm at 300 miles right now, it looks like the first recommended service is at 6,000 miles.
This seem high to me as most other new vehicles I've owned did an early oil change around 300 to 600 miles.
Any recommendations, or should I just stay with the basic schedule that Subaru states?
Thanks for any insight.

Windycitystig · 12-12-2020, 06:05 PM

Stick to the break in schedule in the manual. Enjoy the car afterward. Do your own oil change every 5k miles or starting 6 months after the manufacture date on the vehicle window sticker.

You may want to do the manual transmission fluid change around 10K. Their are lots of posts about reason for this early service.

thomasmryan · 12-12-2020, 08:01 PM

it's wise to check the dipstick every few tanks and right after a dealer oil change.

Grady · 12-12-2020, 08:20 PM

Change oil around 3k miles. That oil has been in there since manufacture.

spcmafia · 12-14-2020, 07:24 AM

Stick to recommended manufacturer dates at least for initial break-in period. Changing the trans and LSD fluids is definitely something to look at 10,000 miles. While you're at it, get a Fumoto oil drain valve, thank me later.

Depending on your driving style and purposes with the vehicle, oil change times may vary.

thomasmryan · 12-14-2020, 07:03 PM

did an oil change at 1000 miles and the trans/diff at 5000.

SCFD · 12-17-2020, 07:59 PM

I followed the specified break-in procedure and changed my engine and transmission fluid a bit early at 3000mi. You probably won't have to change your transmission fluid that early but I did since I'm up North and wanted better cold temperature shifting.

chipmunk · 01-07-2021, 08:23 AM

On a side note, do your own oil changes and other maintenance. No matter how reputable the dealership is, there's always a chance of some kid over-torquing something and screwing things up. Plus you get to choose your own oil & filter.

For "best" oil and "best" filter, you may refer to the 99 million posts in these forums.

Wally86 · 01-07-2021, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Windycitystig

Stick to the break in schedule in the manual. Enjoy the car afterward. Do your own oil change every 5k miles or starting 6 months after the manufacture date on the vehicle window sticker.

You may want to do the manual transmission fluid change around 10K. Their are lots of posts about reason for this early service.

I sent in my first two oil samples at 5k/10k and there's plenty base left in the oil to go 7k easy. I'm assuming that's why the manual is slated for every 7.5k.

OP if you have doubts about the oil, just send samples to Blackstone labs. Congrats on the car and enjoy the first 1k break-in!

ls1ac · 01-07-2021, 04:37 PM

In the "old days" cars came with a brake in oil. surfaces and tolerances were not as good. the oil change was to get rid of micro shavings and the first oil. Today the oil is partial synthetic and can run the full indicated mileage, however most of us will change much sooner just to be careful.

BrahmaBull1990 · 02-22-2021, 10:19 PM

I did an oil change and swapped the diff and trans oil for Motul 300 at 1,500 miles. I’m coming up on 5k miles, so I’ll get the oil changed again at 6k (Subaru is covering the first one)

why? · 02-23-2021, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ls1ac

In the "old days" cars came with a brake in oil. surfaces and tolerances were not as good. the oil change was to get rid of micro shavings and the first oil. Today the oil is partial synthetic and can run the full indicated mileage, however most of us will change much sooner just to be careful.

Not about the oil. About the crap that can absolutely be in the oil that early. I usually wait to 1000 miles but it doesn't hurt to make sure no random metal shavings are swimming in the oil.

juliog · 05-21-2021, 02:01 PM

Depends how you're using your car. I personally would do the first oil change at 3000 miles or after my 1st track day.

CSG has written a guide of the recommended maintenance intervals for the 86 and BRZ, differentiating between daily and track cars here:
https://www.counterspacegarage.com/b...86-subaru-brz/

12-12-2020, 03:34 PM	#1
valkmike1998 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Drives: 2010 Infiniti G37S Location: OC Calif Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Initial Service Recommendation Just purchased my 2020 BRZ manual trans with performance package. I'm at 300 miles right now, it looks like the first recommended service is at 6,000 miles. This seem high to me as most other new vehicles I've owned did an early oil change around 300 to 600 miles. Any recommendations, or should I just stay with the basic schedule that Subaru states? Thanks for any insight.

12-14-2020, 07:24 AM	#5
spcmafia Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Drives: 2018 Subaru BRZ Location: Stonington, Connecticut Posts: 3,281 Thanks: 1,514 Thanked 4,141 Times in 1,986 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Stick to recommended manufacturer dates at least for initial break-in period. Changing the trans and LSD fluids is definitely something to look at 10,000 miles. While you're at it, get a Fumoto oil drain valve, thank me later. Depending on your driving style and purposes with the vehicle, oil change times may vary. __________________ “God gave me an okay mind, but a really good ass, which can feel everything in a car.” Nikki Lauda

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BrahmaBull1990 Howdy Join Date: Feb 2021 Drives: 2020 BRZ PP Location: Snohomish, WA Posts: 589 Thanks: 1,271 Thanked 446 Times in 248 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I did an oil change and swapped the diff and trans oil for Motul 300 at 1,500 miles. I’m coming up on 5k miles, so I’ll get the oil changed again at 6k (Subaru is covering the first one) __________________ There's a point at 7,000 RPM... where everything fades. The machine becomes weightless. Just disappears. And all that's left is a body moving through space and time. 7,000 RPM. That's where you meet it. You feel it coming. It creeps up on you, close in your ear. Asks you a question. The only question that matters. Who are you?

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Windycitystig Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: Posts: 53 Thanks: 57 Thanked 18 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Stick to the break in schedule in the manual. Enjoy the car afterward. Do your own oil change every 5k miles or starting 6 months after the manufacture date on the vehicle window sticker. You may want to do the manual transmission fluid change around 10K. Their are lots of posts about reason for this early service.

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thomasmryan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Drives: hyper blue Location: east tn Posts: 401 Thanks: 166 Thanked 260 Times in 154 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	it's wise to check the dipstick every few tanks and right after a dealer oil change.

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thomasmryan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Drives: hyper blue Location: east tn Posts: 401 Thanks: 166 Thanked 260 Times in 154 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	did an oil change at 1000 miles and the trans/diff at 5000.

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SCFD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Drives: FR-S Location: USA Posts: 171 Thanks: 313 Thanked 70 Times in 50 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I followed the specified break-in procedure and changed my engine and transmission fluid a bit early at 3000mi. You probably won't have to change your transmission fluid that early but I did since I'm up North and wanted better cold temperature shifting.

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chipmunk Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Drives: _ Location: _ Posts: 440 Thanks: 50 Thanked 178 Times in 104 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	On a side note, do your own oil changes and other maintenance. No matter how reputable the dealership is, there's always a chance of some kid over-torquing something and screwing things up. Plus you get to choose your own oil & filter. For "best" oil and "best" filter, you may refer to the 99 million posts in these forums.

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