Hello. My 2013 Outback (2.5) has turned 5. I have about 35,000 miles on it. So far, maintenance has been limited to oil changes, air filters, and one brake fluid replacement. All dealer-serviced at seemingly reasonable prices.
Looking at the Subaru service schedule for 60 months, it looks like more of the same, plus spark plugs and a lot of inspect this and that. I plan to head back to the dealer, but I'm trying to order a la carte to avoid the "service package", which could run $700-800. The car will be state-inspected at the same time.
Do I really need new plugs at 35,000 miles? How much should I expect to pay? I do idle and short-trip it (5-10 miles) a lot. Should I have the throttle body cleaned too?
I question whether the CVT and diff fluid/oil really will be "inspected". Should I just have them changed (how much to pay?), or not worry about it yet?
Anything else to have done at this time?
Independent shops around me seem hit or miss, and in the past have not impressed with cost or service, and I don't have the space or physical ability to do this type of work myself, so I'll be heading to the dealer one way or another. Any advice appreciated.
Looking at the Subaru service schedule for 60 months, it looks like more of the same, plus spark plugs and a lot of inspect this and that. I plan to head back to the dealer, but I'm trying to order a la carte to avoid the "service package", which could run $700-800. The car will be state-inspected at the same time.
Do I really need new plugs at 35,000 miles? How much should I expect to pay? I do idle and short-trip it (5-10 miles) a lot. Should I have the throttle body cleaned too?
I question whether the CVT and diff fluid/oil really will be "inspected". Should I just have them changed (how much to pay?), or not worry about it yet?
Anything else to have done at this time?
Independent shops around me seem hit or miss, and in the past have not impressed with cost or service, and I don't have the space or physical ability to do this type of work myself, so I'll be heading to the dealer one way or another. Any advice appreciated.