So I took my 2011 Outback 2.5i Premium into the dealer today to get the ECM reprogrammed and the service manager said I'm due for an oil change. According to the sticker on my windshield, my local garage changed my oil over 5,000 miles ago. I told him that I thought Outbacks can go for 7,500 miles between changes. He replied that yes, they can go 7,500 miles but only when using synthetic oil. If you're using conventional oil (which I used) I need to change it every 3,000 miles.
I called B.S. on his story since right after that he tried selling me a cabin air filter. Little did he know I changed it myself at 12,500 miles. I'm currently at 15,500 miles.
So, any truth to this? Am I risking damage to my car by using conventional oil every 7,500 miles? I saw nothing in my owners manual which would indicate his assertions. I know oil is a hot topic on this message board and I'm prepared for the responses, "You should always use synthetic!!".
I called B.S. on his story since right after that he tried selling me a cabin air filter. Little did he know I changed it myself at 12,500 miles. I'm currently at 15,500 miles.
So, any truth to this? Am I risking damage to my car by using conventional oil every 7,500 miles? I saw nothing in my owners manual which would indicate his assertions. I know oil is a hot topic on this message board and I'm prepared for the responses, "You should always use synthetic!!".