Access Port / Oil Change - Subaru Outback

sframs · 05-23-2006, 02:49 PM

I need to get my oil changed and wondering if i need to reflash my AP to the base map. or should i leave it on the 93 map?

the oil change is already paid for.

JazzyMT · 05-23-2006, 03:02 PM

I assume you ask because you're having the dealership change the oil? I don't think you need to worry about it for just an oil change, but that's just my opinion. Certainly, anything can happen when you leave your car in the hands of the stealership monkeys.

FastSly · 05-23-2006, 04:56 PM

Chances are you'll be OK, but I know my dealer always hooks up the car to their computer and run a quick diagnostic. Apparently they can't detect the AP this way but who knows when they'll get new software that can.

The other risk is that they will reflash your ECU with an update, and you will be left with a non-fonctioning AP.

I personally don't take any chances and reflash everytime the car goes in the dealership.

sframs · 05-24-2006, 12:36 AM

yea that's what i thought. thanks guys.

reflashing as we speak. seems like u two always respond to my questions.

Boxxerace · 05-24-2006, 02:52 AM

Niether have a life.
Apparently I don't either.

(good guys, Sly and Jazzy)

Mudge · 05-24-2006, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Boxxerace
Niether have a life.
Apparently I don't either.

(good guys, Sly and Jazzy)

All three good guys.

phoboyjimmy · 05-24-2006, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mudge
All three good guys.

Slacker good guys.

sframs · 05-26-2006, 03:14 PM

turns out i didn't have a coupon for the oil change. where do you guys get your oil changed (if you don't do it yourself).... jiffy lube?

Se2002 · 06-10-2006, 12:54 AM

I send my wife over to Express Oil change when time is short and I can't get to her Explorer.

For my OBXT, I do it myself. Its kinda a pain, but at least it gets me out of the house!

JazzyMT · 06-10-2006, 09:37 PM

By the way - I recently brought my car in to replace the front O2 sensor...again.. and, yes, an oil change. Guess what - they friggin reprogrammed the ECU. So, now I have to get it reset by Cobb. They said reprogramming it "could" cost anywhere from $50 to $395!

Oh yea, and after only 100 miles, the **** CEL is on AGAIN! I can't trust those idiots to do anything right.

05-23-2006, 02:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
sframs Legionairre Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 30 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Access Port / Oil Change I need to get my oil changed and wondering if i need to reflash my AP to the base map. or should i leave it on the 93 map? the oil change is already paid for.

05-23-2006, 03:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
JazzyMT Hokey Pokey Champion Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Car: '05 Gold OBXT Stg2+ Posts: 3,598 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I assume you ask because you're having the dealership change the oil? I don't think you need to worry about it for just an oil change, but that's just my opinion. Certainly, anything can happen when you leave your car in the hands of the stealership monkeys. __________________ When the Winds of Change blow hard enough, the most trivial of things can turn into deadly projectiles.

05-23-2006, 04:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
FastSly Mengde's Brigadier Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Canada Car: 2005 OBXT Ltd 5MT Champagne Posts: 2,734 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Chances are you'll be OK, but I know my dealer always hooks up the car to their computer and run a quick diagnostic. Apparently they can't detect the AP this way but who knows when they'll get new software that can. The other risk is that they will reflash your ECU with an update, and you will be left with a non-fonctioning AP. I personally don't take any chances and reflash everytime the car goes in the dealership. __________________ Fast Sly “Dream as if you’ll live forever, live as if you’ll die today.” - James Dean www.duford.com * www.digitalfotographer.com * TragicPlanet.org * VW Tiguan * Audi Q5

05-24-2006, 02:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
Boxxerace Gallery Ninja Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Above Seattle Car: 2005 XT Outback Limited, Gold Opal baby! Posts: 5,178 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Niether have a life. Apparently I don't either. (good guys, Sly and Jazzy) __________________ Ancient moderator of color and bokeh. Boxxerace Outback Gallery: Click Here

06-10-2006, 12:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
Se2002 Paladin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alabama Car: 2005 OBXT LDT 5EAT, TDC Stg. 1 Posts: 443 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I send my wife over to Express Oil change when time is short and I can't get to her Explorer. For my OBXT, I do it myself. Its kinda a pain, but at least it gets me out of the house! __________________ If the prospect of having your thumb hit by the bolt is unacceptable do not attempt to load your Garand.

05-24-2006, 12:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
sframs Legionairre Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 30 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yea that's what i thought. thanks guys. reflashing as we speak. seems like u two always respond to my questions.

05-26-2006, 03:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
sframs Legionairre Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 30 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	turns out i didn't have a coupon for the oil change. where do you guys get your oil changed (if you don't do it yourself).... jiffy lube?

06-10-2006, 09:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
JazzyMT Hokey Pokey Champion Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Car: '05 Gold OBXT Stg2+ Posts: 3,598 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	By the way - I recently brought my car in to replace the front O2 sensor...again.. and, yes, an oil change. Guess what - they friggin reprogrammed the ECU. So, now I have to get it reset by Cobb. They said reprogramming it "could" cost anywhere from $50 to $395! Oh yea, and after only 100 miles, the **** CEL is on AGAIN! I can't trust those idiots to do anything right. __________________ When the Winds of Change blow hard enough, the most trivial of things can turn into deadly projectiles.

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