tom_smith Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 I have a 2002 outback, and I'm within 1,000 miles of the 60k mark, I am wondering what I need to do for maintainance. I need an oil change and air filter, those are easy, but what else? Spark plugs? how do you get to those things down there on the sides? fuel filter? it dosnt look so bad... what else should be done. Also is there a repair manual available, I couldnt find one for anything more recent than an '00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THAWA Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 it's not outlined in your owners manual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickb21 Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 I'm actually doing a 60k for the legacy I just picked up; I stole a list of stuff my dealer charges a ton of loot for: inspect axle boots inspect hoses inspect drive belts rotate/balance tires inspect brakes inspect parking break now for the *real* stuff: air/fuel filter PCV valve flush/fill coolant drain/fill front and rear diff's spark plugs I'm also doing a drain and fill of the ATF, spark plug wires, thermostat, radiator cap, power steering fluid. Might also want to consider flushing the brake fluid. Spark plugs aren't too bad, remove the airbox on the passeger side, those two are easy. The drivers side you need to remove the washer fluid tank, and there is just enough room to get a ratchet in there. You can get service manuals at the subaru.com tech site (forget the url offhand).. Yea, it's a fair amount of stuff, will probably take me a couple hours on saturday, hope it helps. --Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_smith Posted May 19, 2004 Author Share Posted May 19, 2004 thanks, Ill check for the manuals on subaru's site, and then start figureing out how to do all this stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinsUBARU Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 http://www.scoobymods.com This site will show you how to do most anything you could dream of. Its more Impreza specific, but the same methods and procedures will also work on your Outback for basic maintenance items (plugs, fuel filter, ect, ect....) Where in Massachusetts are you?!? Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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