2012 Subaru Outback Base, Standard TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Maintenance Schedule 2

Item Maintenance interval Repeat short distance drive Repeat rough/muddy road drive Extremely cold weather area Salt or other corrosive used or coastal area High humidity or mountain area Repeat towing trailer
Engine oil 3.75 months R   R     R
6, 000 km
3, 750 miles
Engine oil filter 3.75 months R   R     R
6, 000 km
3, 750 miles
Fuel line 7.5 months       I    
12, 000 km
7, 500 miles
Transmission gear oil 15 months           R
24, 000 km
15, 000 miles
ATF 15 months           R
24, 000 km
15, 000 miles
CVTF 40, 000 km           R
24, 855 miles
Front and rear Differential Gear Oil 15 months           R
24, 000 km
15, 000 miles
Brake line 7.5 months       I    
12, 000 km
7, 500 miles
Brake fluid 15 months         R  
24, 000 km
15, 000 miles
Disc brake pad and disc 7.5 months I I   I   I
12, 000 km
7, 500 miles
Parking brake 7.5 months I I   I   I
12, 000 km
7, 500 miles
Suspension 7.5 months   I I I    
12, 000 km
7, 500 miles
Axle boots and joints 7.5 months I I I I   I
12, 000 km
7, 500 miles
Steering system (power steering) 7.5 months   I I I    
12, 000 km
7, 500 miles
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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