Don't know if anyone else has done this lately or not. But, I just got my ride back from Subaru and man does she feel like a new car again. Most of the stuff in the 30k service I could've did myself. Except for the brake line flush and refill. I would've needed some help for that. But, everything in the drivetrain seems like it's a heck of a lot happier that all the fluids where flushed. Hellish expensive if your auto...so, i did not have to pay the circled rate. Much less because of the 6 speed
Ok, did my service on Wednesday. Total cost was $525. Everything mentioned above was completed on my car and the oil change was with synthetic oil. They also did some minor inspections on my break pads and some hoses and belts.
For anyone who is not sure about doing this 30k service, take it from me it is worth every penny.
First thing i noticed is shifting. WOW it is sooooo much smoother then before. No sticking at all and its so easy for it to go in to gear.
Second thing i noticed, and it could be completely in my head, but i swear i feel just a bit faster. Not sure if there is even any logical explenation for this and again it could be in my head but it does feel faster.
Third thing is just how smooth my ride is again. I feel almost like i am rolling better with less vibration in the car.
Overall i am extremely satisfied with the service that i recieved and will make sure that i will do this again at 60k!!!
Thank you everyone for the comments and help in this thread!!!
LOL, its in your head. Everything is just rolling with fresh fluids. So, if you mean faster with clean fluids vs driving on dirty fluids. Then yes...faster than that. It is a great feeling when you can tell its moving easier down the road.
Hey gang. I'm about ready for this service myself, and my local dealer wants $600 for it. I think this sounds high, but haven't contacted any other dealerships yet. I wanted to ask about synthetic motor oil and brake fluid. The same dealership told me that some WRXs burn the synthetic and to stick with conventional, but it seems most of you like the synthetic and I haven't read too many problem posts regarding burning. Should I just buy the oil myself and ask them to put it in? Even then, how do I know that they put it in instead of keeping it and running what they usually put in?
EDIT: I am running stage 1 on my car now (2 comes after this), and wonder if I should flash it back to stock or leave it. I have the AP, so it's not a problem to switch the mapping, but I'd rather just leave it.
You don't need synthetic, I've always run conventional oil. I do run synthentic gear oil b/c my tuner recommended it and it wasn't much more. I think the folks that have trouble with synthetic are running the wrong weight.
Not sure about the price. I did each piece a la carte and saved money that way. Prices are listed in earlier posts.
You don't need to reflash. They won't notice and don't care.
Update:
According to my local dealership, this is a "service D" (30,000 miles):
*engine tune-up *replace non-platinum spark plugs (platinum at 60,000) *replace engine air filter and elements * perform fuel induction service * check and set engine timing; check advance operation * check and set engine idle speed * inspect vapor and fuel lines *replace coolant and change thermostat *replace engine oil and filter *service manual transmission * service differential *clean battery terminals; top off electrolyte level * inspect and adjust engine drive belts *install BG fuel and oil treatments *sample, inspect and top off all fluids *scope engine and test emission level *inspect tires for correct wear; adjust pressures *rotate and balance tires and wheels *check A/C operation and vent temperature *inspect brakes; clean and adjust as needed *inspect steering gear and linkage *inspect drive axle boots and suspension components *inspect exhaust and heat shields *inspect brake fluid lines, hoses and parking brake cable *lube chassis, hinges and locks as needed *adjust clutch *road test. Does this sound right to everyone, and worth $600?
Honestly that sounds like a lot of stuff they won't do. I mean, "inspect exhaust", just get the important fluids changed. I'd be shocked if they cleaned the battery terminals and lubed the doors.
It's worth $600 if you don't want to or can't do the labor yourself. If you can do everything yourself, you could do it for several hundred bucks less - even if you use top of the line stuff. But as far as the price quote, it's right about where it should be.
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