2012 Subaru Outback F4-2.5L SOHCFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Maintenance: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Service or Charge
Normal Service
7,500 Miles0.70.0C
15,000 Miles1.40.0C
22,500 Miles0.70.0C
30,000 Miles2.60.0CDoes Not Include Timing Belt Inspection
37,500 Miles0.70.0C
45,000 Miles1.40.0C
52,500 Miles0.70.0C
60,000 Miles4.00.0BDoes Not Include Timing Belt and Wheel Bearing Inspections
67,500 Miles0.70.0C
75,000 Miles1.40.0C
82,500 Miles0.70.0C
90,000 Miles2.60.0CDoes Not Include Timing Belt Inspection
97,500 Miles0.70.0C
105,000 Miles3.60.0B
112,500 Miles0.70.0C
120,000 Miles4.00.0BDoes Not Include Wheel Bearing Inspection
127,500 Miles0.70.0C
135,000 Miles1.50.0CDoes Not Include Timing Belt Inspection
137,500 Miles0.70.0C
142,500 Miles0.70.0C
150,000 Miles2.60.0C
Severe Service
3,750 Miles0.50.0C
7,500 Miles1.00.0C
11,250 Miles0.50.0C
15,000 Miles3.20.0CDoes Not Include Fuel Filter Inspection
Note
With Manual Transmission Oil Change, Add0.50.0C
18,750 miles0.50.0C
22,500 Miles1.00.0C
25,000 Miles1.00.0C24,855 Mile CVT Fluid Change - if equipped
26,250 Miles0.50.0C
30,000 Miles3.60.0CDoes Not Include Timing Belt Inspection
Note
With Manual Transmission Oil Change, Add0.50.0C
33,750 Miles0.50.0C
37,500 Miles1.00.0C
41,250 Miles0.50.0C
45,000 Miles3.20.0CDoes Not Include Fuel Filter Inspection
Note
With Manual Transmission Oil Change, Add0.50.0C
48,750 Miles0.50.0C
50,000 Miles1.00.0C24,855 Mile CVT Fluid Change - if equipped
52,500 Miles1.00.0C
56,250 Miles0.50.0C
60,000 Miles5.00.0BDoes Not Include Timing Belt and Wheel Bearing Inspections
63,750 Miles0.50.0C
67,500 Miles1.00.0C
71,250 Miles0.50.0C
75,000 Miles3.20.0CDoes Not Include Fuel Filter Inspection
Note
With CVT Fluid Change, Add1.00.0C24,855 Mile CVT Fluid Change - if equipped
With Manual Transmission Oil Change, Add0.50.0C
78,750 Miles0.50.0C
82,500 Miles1.00.0C
86,250 Miles0.50.0C
90,000 Miles3.60.0BDoes Not Include Timing Belt Inspection
93,750 Miles0.50.0C
97,500 Miles1.00.0C
100,000 Miles1.00.0C24,855 Mile CVT Fluid Change - if equipped
101,250 Miles0.50.0C
105,000 Miles5.40.0B
Note
With Manual Transmission Oil Change, Add0.50.0C
108,750 Miles0.50.0C
112,500 Miles1.00.0C
116,250 Miles0.50.0C
120,000 Miles5.00.0BDoes Not Include Timing Belt and Wheel Bearing Inspections
123,750 Miles0.50.0C
125,000 Miles1.00.0C24,855 Mile CVT Fluid Change - if equipped
127,500 Miles1.00.0C
131,250 Miles0.50.0C
135,000 Miles3.20.0CDoes Not Include Timing Belt Inspection
Note
With Manual Transmission Oil Change, Add0.50.0C
137,500 Miles0.70.0C
138,750 Miles0.50.0C
142,500 Miles1.00.0C
146,250 Miles0.50.0C
150,000 Miles3.60.0CDoes Not Include Fuel Filter Inspection
Note
With Manual Transmission Oil Change, Add0.50.0C
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