Type R Dan

Sorry only picked her up today.My type r 2001 last had its service at 47,000 its now done 56,000.Is she due 1 and if so what should it be having done?
Many thanks
Dan

andy.downes

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Hi Dan,

Scoobys really should be having a service every 7,500 miles or 6 months depending which comes first. Even if your model specifies larger amounts of time between I would recommend that you stick to the above.
At 56,000 it will be coming up to a major srevice (every 30,000 - 60,000 - 90,000 and so on).
I decided that for my first service I'll go to a main dealer because they are sure to go totally with the original service schedule and make sure everything is done. However, this is costly, but hey we don't buy them because they are cheap to keep, eh!!
Below is the impreza service schedule, hope it helps.

Regards
Andy

R=Replace I=InspectService Item1000750015000225003000037500450005250060000see notemilemilemilemilemilemilemilemilemile Drive belts (except camshaft)IIIIIIIII Camshaft belts R Engine oilRRRRRRRRR1Engine oil filterRRRRRRRRR1Engine coolant R R Cooling systems, hoses &I I I I I connections Fuel filter R R Fuel system, line & I I I I2connections Air filter I R I R1Spark plugs R R R R 4-Gas Analysis Check I I I I transmission & diff. Gear oil I R I R1Brake fluidIIIIRIIIR3Brake pads & discs IIIIIIII Axle shafts joints & boots I I I I2Brake lines IIIIIIII Park & service brake IIIIIIII2operation Clutch systemI I I I I Full geometry checkPerform as required at additional costSteering & suspension I I I I2system Operation of lights, wipers,IIIIIIIII washers Tyre condition and inflationIIIIIIIII pressures Wheel bearing lubricant ( I ) TOTAL COST:£81.55£81.55£210.80£81.55£421.39£81.55£446.97 £81.55£421.39All prices include VAT and labour charges

Notes:
1. If the vehicle is used under severe driving conditions, replace more often than the usual recommended intervals.
2. If the vehicle is used ubder servere driving consitions, inspect 7,500 miles or 6 months whichever occurs first.
3. If the vehicle is used under high humidity conditions or mountainous areas, replace fluid every 15,000 miles or 12 months whichever occurs first.

Severe driving conditions are:
* Driving in extremely cold weather
* Towing a trailer
* Driving regular short distances
* Driving on dusty roads
* Driving on rough or muddy roads
* Driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials
* Driving in coastal area

andy.downes

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Oops, that didn't work very well.

Click the link instead
http://www.scoobymania.com/servicing_sched.htm

Have you got the book with the car?? Should have it in there.

Regards
Andy

s70rjw

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I'd get a FULL service done change all fluids and belts etc. unless you know the car's history. Then you can follow the recommended intervals safe in the knowledge that everything is upto date.

Type R Dan

Thanks for all your help chaps.
Dan

kalv

Guys, i'm thinking of getting my import serviced because there is no service history? Central subaru in wolverhampton will do a major service inc belt changes for £400 all in. To me that sounds ok, because i had my previous S3 serviced and camblet change and cost me £837!

Anyone agree?

BrynO

Major service on new age without belts is about £400-£450 at a main dealer, with belts say plus £150-£200, that's without tensioners..

Do check what they mean by major service would include; plugs, diff and g'box oil, engine oil & filter, coolant change, fuel filter and brake fluid dependant on age..

andy.downes

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Hi Kalv,

If it is what it says it is then yes, you are getting a good deal. Is it a proper Subaru dealership? The only reason I ask is that usually main dealers won't touch imports with a barge pole - they reckon they are totally different which personally I think is a load of rubbish.
A good friend of mine had a K reg. WRX import and the first thing he did was get everything replaced - cambelt, oil, plugs, filters, the works. Cost him around 500 quid. So if its around this figure I'm guessing they're probably going to do the lot.
Personally, if I went for an import (I have a UK turbo 2000) i would of budgeted that into the price of the car because whatever the history/dealer/importer/japanese translator said, for my own peace of mind I would get a major service done.
Unlike most cars, these cars NEED servicing so its best to begin with a clean sheet.
This help you at all??

Regards
Andy