Oil change questions - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

slowbrz · 03-30-2013, 08:21 PM

Does Subaru offer free oil changes?

Would I be able to get it changed if its under 7500 miles? Im at 6500

Should I get it changed at a non-dealer shop?

What type of oil should be used?

LeeMaster · 03-30-2013, 08:44 PM

Do your own oil change, it's ALWAYS free(Call your dealer if they offer free oil change). Yes you should change your break-in oil. What does the owners manual say about oil you could use for your car? the answer is on your oil cap and 5w-30

BRZfan · 03-30-2013, 08:45 PM

1. Not necessarily, but ask your dealer. If at all, just the first change.
2. You can get your oil changed anytime you want.
3. I would get the first oil change at the dealer, then from whomever you trust.
4. Type: Check owners manual: (synthetic, SAE 0W-20) The engine oil weight is also stated on the yellow engine oil fill cap)

You will get further advice, I am sure. Different preferences from different people depending on how they drive their cars, racing or otherwise. Some will only change the oil themselves because they don't trust anyone else or it is cheaper or is a hobby. Others only go to a dealer. Your call if you already have your BRZ.

slowbrz · 03-30-2013, 08:54 PM

I forgot to mention I will have to get it done at a different dealership from the one I bought the car from... I was told I can get it serviced at any Subaru

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeeMaster

Do your own oil change, it's ALWAYS free(Call your dealer if they offer free oil change). Yes you should change your break-in oil. What does the owners manual say about oil you could use for your car? the answer is on your oil cap and 5w-30

Id have to wait until next weekend where I can do it at my friend's house... Kind of hard when you live at an apartment complex with no jack or stands

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRZfan

1. Not necessarily, but ask your dealer.
2. You can get your oil changed anytime you want.
3. I would get the first oil change at the dealer, then from whomever you trust.
4. Type: Check owners manual: (synthetic, SAE 0W-20) The engine oil weight is also stated on the yellow engine oil fill cap)

You will get further advice, I am sure. Different preferences from different people depending on how they drive their cars, racing or otherwise. Some will only change the oil themselves because they don't trust anyone else or it is cheaper or is a hobby. Others only go to a dealer. Your call if you already have your BRZ.

For question 1, doesn't every BRZ sold in the US come with the same free services? Ive seen some people here say they get 3 free oil changes so why would that change from person to person?

BRZfan · 03-30-2013, 09:09 PM

For question 1, doesn't every BRZ sold in the US come with the same free services? Ive seen some people here say they get 3 free oil changes so why would that change from person to person?

You should already know this. If you bought the car new from a dealer, it would be in the sales agreement. Different dealers offer different selling agreements. Subaru may have different deals in different countries. In the USA, where I purchase my BRZ, the dealer gave me the first oil change at no charge. It was just Good Will on their part.

LeeMaster · 03-30-2013, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slowbrz

For question 1, doesn't every BRZ sold in the US come with the same free services? Ive seen some people here say they get 3 free oil changes so why would that change from person to person?

Some dealership offer free oil changes, others offer a service purchase agreement, and others dont give a crap about you and overcharge.

The three free oil change you mentioned is from Scion, the FRS guys get the free oil change, the Subaru people do not unless it was written when you signed the papers.

slowbrz · 03-30-2013, 09:17 PM

Didn't know the BRZ doesnt come with any free oil changes

go2brz · 03-30-2013, 09:33 PM

Every BRZ in the U.S. is supposed to come standard with the new Subaru Maintenance Plan. Base (included in all BRZ's) plan is two (2) years full maintennce or 24,000 Miles, which ever comes first. If the Dealer did not give it to you then you need to ask them about it. If you get no response from the dealer, then I would contact your "regional" Subaru of America office to get the matter straighted out. There may be a few dealers hoping to not get revenues from future Scheduled Service plans that they can put aside at commencement of the sale (F&I guy) renegotiate them to lesser plans (like one. I doubt very seriouslyf

Gunman · 03-30-2013, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by go2brz

Every BRZ in the U.S. is supposed to come standard with the new Subaru Maintenance Plan. Base (included in all BRZ's) plan is two (2) years full maintennce or 24,000 Miles, which ever comes first. If the Dealer did not give it to you then you need to ask them about it. If you get no response from the dealer, then I would contact your "regional" Subaru of America office to get the matter straighted out. There may be a few dealers hoping to not get revenues from future Scheduled Service plans that they can put aside at commencement of the sale (F&I guy) renegotiate them to lesser plans (like one. I doubt very seriouslyf

Link to support this?

BRZfan · 03-31-2013, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by go2brz

Every BRZ in the U.S. is supposed to come standard with the new Subaru Maintenance Plan. Base (included in all BRZ's) plan is two (2) years full maintennce or 24,000 Miles, which ever comes first. If the Dealer did not give it to you then you need to ask them about it. If you get no response from the dealer, then I would contact your "regional" Subaru of America office to get the matter straighted out. There may be a few dealers hoping to not get revenues from future Scheduled Service plans that they can put aside at commencement of the sale (F&I guy) renegotiate them to lesser plans (like one. I doubt very seriouslyf

So far, I haven't seen any reference to this "New Subaru Maintenance Plan" in any of the documentation that I have received with my vehicle that I bought last summer. Maybe it is very new, but stay tuned, I will be taking my car in for service tomorrow, Monday , 1 April, and will ask my dealer what this may be all about..

blunova · 03-31-2013, 10:29 PM

I got 2 years of free oil changes for free with my BRZ. That should be standard.

slowbrz · 03-31-2013, 11:57 PM

I'll actually be doing the oil change myself.

I have a question though: Does Autozone sell a compatible oil filter or do I have to buy a Subaru OEM one?

slowbrz · 03-31-2013, 11:57 PM

I'll actually be doing the oil change myself.

I have a question though: What aftermarket oil filter should I get? K&N or Mobil?

schtebie · 04-01-2013, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slowbrz

I'll actually be doing the oil change myself.

I have a question though: What aftermarket oil filter should I get? K&N or Mobil?

Pick up an OEM filter from the Subaru dealer.

03-30-2013, 08:21 PM	#1
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03-30-2013, 08:44 PM	#2
LeeMaster Red wine Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Subaru BRZ(R.I.P) Location: Denied Posts: 1,176 Thanks: 1,268 Thanked 342 Times in 240 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Do your own oil change, it's ALWAYS free(Call your dealer if they offer free oil change). Yes you should change your break-in oil. What does the owners manual say about oil you could use for your car? the answer is on your oil cap and 5w-30 __________________

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BRZfan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013BRZ Premium St Silver Metallic Location: USA Posts: 824 Thanks: 79 Thanked 212 Times in 156 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	1. Not necessarily, but ask your dealer. If at all, just the first change. 2. You can get your oil changed anytime you want. 3. I would get the first oil change at the dealer, then from whomever you trust. 4. Type: Check owners manual: (synthetic, SAE 0W-20) The engine oil weight is also stated on the yellow engine oil fill cap) You will get further advice, I am sure. Different preferences from different people depending on how they drive their cars, racing or otherwise. Some will only change the oil themselves because they don't trust anyone else or it is cheaper or is a hobby. Others only go to a dealer. Your call if you already have your BRZ.

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BRZfan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013BRZ Premium St Silver Metallic Location: USA Posts: 824 Thanks: 79 Thanked 212 Times in 156 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	For question 1, doesn't every BRZ sold in the US come with the same free services? Ive seen some people here say they get 3 free oil changes so why would that change from person to person? You should already know this. If you bought the car new from a dealer, it would be in the sales agreement. Different dealers offer different selling agreements. Subaru may have different deals in different countries. In the USA, where I purchase my BRZ, the dealer gave me the first oil change at no charge. It was just Good Will on their part.

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slowbrz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: '13 black BRZ MT Location: Cali Posts: 153 Thanks: 60 Thanked 17 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Didn't know the BRZ doesnt come with any free oil changes

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go2brz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited in DGM Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 165 Thanks: 52 Thanked 73 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Every BRZ in the U.S. is supposed to come standard with the new Subaru Maintenance Plan. Base (included in all BRZ's) plan is two (2) years full maintennce or 24,000 Miles, which ever comes first. If the Dealer did not give it to you then you need to ask them about it. If you get no response from the dealer, then I would contact your "regional" Subaru of America office to get the matter straighted out. There may be a few dealers hoping to not get revenues from future Scheduled Service plans that they can put aside at commencement of the sale (F&I guy) renegotiate them to lesser plans (like one. I doubt very seriouslyf

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slowbrz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: '13 black BRZ MT Location: Cali Posts: 153 Thanks: 60 Thanked 17 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'll actually be doing the oil change myself. I have a question though: Does Autozone sell a compatible oil filter or do I have to buy a Subaru OEM one?

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