Tips To Keep Your Subaru Running Like New
March 10 2025, Century Subaru
At Century Subaru, we take pride in selling the safe and durable Subaru lineup. Driving a brand new Subaru is a joy, and we enjoy helping our Subaru owners keep their Subaru models running like new for as long as possible.
To accomplish that goal, we’ve got several Subaru maintenance tips from our Subaru Service Department staff that improve the lifespan and performance of these outstanding vehicles.
Routine Maintenance Tips
One way to keep your Subaru running like new is to follow the Subaru maintenance schedule in your owner manual.
Most Subaru vehicles need oil changes every 8,000 KMs. With routine engine oil changes, tire rotations, and fluid flushes, your Subaru is less likely to need any major repairs down the road.
The routine maintenance should also include changing air filters, flushing and replacing brake fluid, and always addressing check engine light issues.
Between oil changes and routine maintenance, we recommend occasionally listening to your Subaru vehicle. Turn down the radio and listen to the engine while idling and driving. If you hear anything out of the ordinary, bring your Subi to Century Subaru for an inspection.
We also recommend driving your Subaru kindly. If you have an automatic transmission, always bring your vehicle to a complete stop before shifting gears. Be kind to the accelerator and brake pedals, so you don’t put your engine and drivetrain through excessive wear and tear.
Another easy Subaru maintenance tip involves checking your fluid levels and tire pressure. Keeping your tires properly inflated extends their lifespan and maintains your vehicle’s alignment. Checking your fluids lets you know if you are using too much oil between changes.
Driving Tips
Extreme temperatures are tough on all vehicles. When temperatures drop, you can help your Subaru by letting the engine warm-up for about 30 seconds before putting it into drive. This lets the engine oil move through the components so that they run smoothly.
You can help your Subaru perform better in the winter by being prepared for all situations. Our service technicians can check your battery to see if it will last through the year. We also recommend keeping your gas tank at least half full during the winter months.
Keep your tires inflated, and always use the same types of tires for the best traction. Since Subaru vehicles have all-wheel drive, mixing and matching tires for winter driving does more harm than good. So, if you use winter tires, put them on all four wheels.
Why Century Subaru Service Department
At Century Subaru, our technicians are factory-trained and certified to be experts on all Subaru models and years. To keep your Subaru running like new, our technicians use genuine OEM Subaru parts to guarantee a precise fit and optimal performance. We offer convenient online scheduling and service specials and coupons. If you have any questions about servicing your Subaru, our technicians and service advisors can help.
