Subaru Forester Maintenance Schedule
Have you been wondering when you need to schedule service near Utica and Yorkville for your Subaru Forester? Different services must be scheduled at different times, so it helps to know the maintenance schedule. That way, you can be prepared when tackling the various roads around Rome and New Hartford, New York. Let Subaru of Utica show you the way.
What is a Maintenance Schedule?
A maintenance schedule is a timetable of when you need to schedule different services for your Subaru. The Forester you’re driving was designed in a specific way, and the services your vehicle needs coordinate with when your car needs it. This ensures that your vehicle performs at the optimum level.
Every Six Months
Once every six months, it’s best to schedule an oil change. The oil lubricates your engine and its associated parts. Once you’ve been driving for a while, the oil absorbs all the dust, dirt, and debris from the road. The matter adds up and can taint the oil, so it’s ineffective in lubricating those vital under-the-hood parts.
Tire rotations should be scheduled at this interval as well. A tire rotation involves swapping the front tires with the rear tires. Since front tires take on the most impact, they wear out quicker. To even out the wear, the tires will be switched. Then you won’t be wobbling with uneven tires on the road.
Every Year
Once a year, most of these services should be inspected to ensure that they’re working properly. These include the clutch operation, steering and suspension systems, and brake pads. It’s also a good idea to get the braking system checked out.
If you drive frequently and rack up the mileage, you may be ready for a brake pad replacement. Brake pads should be examined starting around 25,000 miles and replaced around 50,000 miles.
When you apply your brakes, you may hear squeaking or grinding. Squeaking indicates that your brake pads are wearing down, while grinding signals that the pads, which protect the rotors, may be non-existent.
At this time, the cabin air filter should be replaced. The filter catches all the allergens and dust that your car may capture. After a while, the filter may be too dirty to properly filter any of this out of your Forester.
Every 30 Months or Two Years and Six Months
Again, many of these systems and equipment should be inspected. A knowledgeable service technician such as our service crew members will inspect the drive belts, fuel and cooling systems, transmission gear oil, and clutch and CVT (continuously variable transmission) fluids. If they suspect that any items should be replaced, fixed, or adjusted, they’ll inform you.
A service technician also will check the brake fluid. If more must be added, they will top it off. If your Subaru doesn’t have enough brake fluid, the brakes won’t work properly. This fluid works with the brake pedal to change the force into pressure when applying the brakes.
Schedule Service for Your Subaru Forester
Remember that issues can arise in your Subaru Forester near Utica and Yorkville before you reach the proper milestone. Make sure that you’re paying attention to the maintenance schedule and heeding what your service technician tells you. Then you’ll feel confident driving your car around Rome and New Hartford, NY. Schedule your service appointment at Subaru of Utica online.
