Looking for Some Best Practices for Maintaining My Subaru Outback: ??

[marcosandreww]

Hi there,

I recently bought a 2022 Subaru Outback and I am absolutely loving it so far. I want to make sure I am taking the best care of it.., especially with winter around the corner.

I have some question in my mind :-

Oil Changes: Is sticking with Subaru’s recommended oil change interval good enough or should I consider more frequent changes, especially since I live in a colder climate: ??
Tires: Any recommendations on the best all season or winter tires that work well with Subaru’s AWD system: ??
Common Maintenance Tips: Are there any specific checks I should regularly perform, like inspecting the CVT datasphere course or head gasket areas: ??
Accessories: What’s a must-have accessory for someone who enjoys occasional road trips and light off-roading: ??

Appreciate any tips or advice from the seasoned Subaru owners here. Thanks in advance for helping a newbie ensure my Outback stays in great shape for years to come !! I have also

Looking forward to your thoughts.

With Regards,
Marcos Andrew

 

[Wesnah73]

Do the CVT fluid every 40,000 miles. Oil Change every 5,000 miles and for the rest, follow the book.
Tires, best you can afford. Read reviews.

 

[Daniel Renaud]

Do the CVT fluid every 40,000 miles. Oil Change every 5,000 miles and for the rest, follow the book.
Tires, best you can afford. Read reviews.

It's every 6 month or i do every 3k but since i don't drive the car often I change it every 6 month or 300miles i do 300 miles in 6 month or more. I have an outback 2020 PREMIUM with 3.8k now.

 

[bmart]

Follow the manual unless use is abnormal. Sooner oil changes aren't generally desirable unless there's a real reason, like heavy towing. Otherwise, you're being a terrible steward of the environment and risking some lug nut stripping your oil pan bolt, damaging a filter etc. If a human is involved...it will go poorly.

If you had your oil tested at 7500 miles (recommended interval, I think) you'd find that it was WELL within spec. I've done this across many cars and motorcycles. If a warranty requires something else...then do what you think, but know that it isn't necessary. Short trips keep the water from burning off, so that can be an issue, but engines are MUCH tougher than you think.

CVT, by the manual and keep receipts, as it is the weak spot in the whole car design.

"Best you can afford" means nothing and is a hollow recommendation (sorry, but we hear this same c r a p on motorcycle oil and tires!). Regarding tires in this case, read reviews on TireRack. This really depends on your use case(s). For many years, Subarus have worked really well with Continental tires (in general) but they make many options. I love my BF Goodrich, even on the race track, but they're still A/S street tires (not race or off road) but my cars don't go off road. Monitor tire pressures and keep those correct with the tires cold (3 hours after use, out of the sun, and with the car level). I have all of my vehicles on a 3 week cycle, as this is highly dependant on ambient temps, roughly 1 PSI for every 10 degrees F.

I think that head gaskets are a thing of the past on Subarus...except for my old ones. LOL You can monitor coolant and oil levels and color, as you should, but a problem seems unlikely on the new ones.