Holding to the highest of standards, Subaru builds some of the best mechanically designed, engineered, and manufactured vehicles in the world.

To make those vehicles last, we ask owners to partner with us by following a regular schedule for maintenance and performing minor checks between maintenance services.

Through such a partnership, Subaru can help make your vehicle last longer and reduce lifetime maintenance costs, your carbon footprint, and the use of fossil-based oils. In addition, it will free up some of your valuable time.

If you prefer Long Subaru to handle these minor checks, then more frequent servicing is another option. We will gladly work with you to develop a maintenance schedule that meets your needs.
FACT:  Checking fluid levels and tire conditions between services is necessary.

In the shorter maintenance intervals of the past, drivers may never have lifted the hood to check fluids or picked up a tire gauge.

Today, with longer maintenance intervals, it's time to dust off some old habits. While engineered to handle longer intervals and equipped with the fluids to do so, vehicles require occasional checks - including adding fluid(s), or air to keep them running smoothly.


FACT:  Engines consume some oil during normal operations.

How much oil engines consume varies, based on manufacturing tolerances, wear, and usage. Usage includes driving patterns such as frequent engine braking (downshifting the transmission in order to decelerate the vehicle), engine operation at sustained high RPMs (i.e., sustained highway driving or driving in hilly terrain), frequent acceleration and deceleration (i.e., stop-and-go freeway traffic), severe thermal conditions (extreme heat or cold), idling for extended periods of time (i.e., frequent and sustained remote engine-start operation), and new-engine break-in period (up to the first 3,000 miles). 

All will result in increased engine oil consumption. However, the need to add oil should not be interpreted as a need for more frequent servicing. The qualities of Subaru synthetic oils are such that as long as the engine is not operated for extended periods of time with low oil, simply adding oil as necessary and following the scheduled maintenance intervals is an acceptable practice and will not negatively affect durability and longevity. 


In the event of severe usage such as frequent trailer towing or carrying heavy loads, then shorter maintenance intervals are highly recommended.


*Although every reasonable effort has been made to insure the accuracy of the information contained on this site, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. This site, and all information and materials appearing on it, are presented to the user "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title or non-infringement.

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OIL WARNING LIGHTS: WHAT TO DO

Low engine oil warning light: If this light illuminates when you're driving:

  • Park in a safe, level place
  • Turn off engine
  • Wait for engine to cool
  • Check engine oil level
  • Add oil as needed, matching the
    viscosity being used

After adding oil, the warning light should go out after restarting the engine.

Oil pressure warning light:
If it illuminates when you're driving:

  • Stop as quickly as possible in a safe place
  • Turn off the engine
  • Wait for engine to cool
  • Check engine-oil level
  • If the oil level is low, add oil immediately
  • If the engine oil is at the proper level but the light remains illuminated, contact your nearest Subaru retailer immediately

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