2013 Outback: Oil Change Contradiction

[nolawagon]

When I log in under My Subaru, my service schedule for my 2013 Outback 4 cyl shows 3,000 miles for the first oil change. However, the 2011-2013 Oil Chart shows that it has synthetic and first service is at 7,500 miles.

Anyone know which is right?

[upflying]

3,000 mile oil changes is old school advice. Do whatever your owners manual says. Me thinks the "My Subaru" is linked to dealers who will always recommend more frequent changes in the interest of profits.

[subiesailor]

Originally Posted by upflying

3,000 mile oil changes is old school advice. Do whatever your owners manual says. Me thinks the "My Subaru" is linked to dealers who will always recommend more frequent changes in the interest of profits.

ACtually the very first oil change is 3000 miles after that its 7500 or less.

The catch is the first oilchange addresses the assembly oils and such that are in the engine and contaminate the engine oil. Hence why you change it at 3000 miles the very first time.

Not confusing at all unless you assume that the first oilchange is done for the same reason and mileage point all the others are done at. Which case you would be confused.


FIRST OIL CHANGE IS A SPECIAL CASE IT HAPPENS AT 3000 MILES. After that its 7500 or less pending conditions

[jogosub]

Originally Posted by subiesailor

ACtually the very first oil change is 3000 miles after that its 7500 or less.

The catch is the first oilchange addresses the assembly oils and such that are in the engine and contaminate the engine oil. Hence why you change it at 3000 miles the very first time.

Not confusing at all unless you assume that the first oilchange is done for the same reason and mileage point all the others are done at. Which case you would be confused.


FIRST OIL CHANGE IS A SPECIAL CASE IT HAPPENS AT 3000 MILES. After that its 7500 or less pending conditions

... or 3 months .... whichever comes first (I think that's what is shown in those charts, if I am not mistaken...)

[benamin]

It's interesting that US Subaru's need less frequent oil changes than Canadian. Our schedule is every 10,000 kilometers or 6200 miles. I plan on my first change at 5,000 km (3100miles). Over the life span I'll end up with quite a few more changes than you guys. same oil 5-30w synthetic.

[subiesailor]

Originally Posted by benamin

It's interesting that US Subaru's need less frequent oil changes than Canadian. Our schedule is every 10,000 kilometers or 6200 miles. I plan on my first change at 5,000 km (3100miles). Over the life span I'll end up with quite a few more changes than you guys. same oil 5-30w synthetic.

Dirty Canadians require more frequent oilchanges LOL

[HDSkullfire2]

I think the 3.6R is required to be in at 3,000 not the 2.5i look again..

Steve

[subiesailor]

Originally Posted by HDSkullfire2

I think the 3.6R is required to be in at 3,000 not the 2.5i look again..

Steve

The First change AKA very first time the oil is ever changed meaning never been changed before 3000miles is the suggested ie recommended interval for the 2.5.

After that its 7500miles or less.

AS IN THE VERY FIRST OIL CHANGE IS A SPECIAL CASE that is all IE NOT A NORMAL CHANGE INTERVAL

[upflying]

Originally Posted by subiesailor

Dirty Canadians require more frequent oilchanges LOL

It's also easier for Canadians to remember 10,000 kilometers as opposed to our 7500 miles.

[subiesailor]

Originally Posted by upflying

It's also easier for Canadians to remember 10,000 kilometers as opposed to our 7500 miles.

Dang tough crowd around here for Canadians LOL