Oil Change Intervals

Getting an oil change make seem like a simple thing, but it's fundamental to the proper operation of your Subaru.

In an effort to help you and our other customers from Farmingdale and Monroe Township, our team at Freehold Subaru has published the suggested oil change intervals in this article.

If you need Subaru service in Freehold, NJ, call us today and schedule an appointment.

Subaru Oil Change Intervals

The Subaru oil change frequency is pretty simple to remember. When operating in normal conditions, you should only seek to replace the engine oil and filter every six months or 6,000 miles, whichever comes first.

However, when driving in severe conditions, it's strongly recommended that you cut the oil change interval in half to every three months or 3,000 miles.

These conditions can vary but are commonly referred to as harsh driving conditions. That can include driving in exceptionally hot/cold weather, a manual transmission that has been revved up or downshifted, or any hard driving on the part of the driver.

Contact a certified Subaru service center, such as the one at Freehold Subaru, to find out if your Subaru may fall into that category.

What Could Go Wrong

Neglecting to replace the oil and air filter in your Subaru could have serious and expensive consequences.

The oil in your engine works hard to provide a number of valuable services to your vehicle. For one, it works as a powerful lubricant to keep all of the moving parts from grinding or rubbing against each other. Without the oil, your engine would quickly damage itself and freeze up.

All of that movement, in addition to the some controlled explosions occurring in your engine, causes a lot of heat. The engine oil also works to absorb that heat and help it dissipate quickly.

Finally, your engine oil needs to be replaced regularly because it acts like a broom inside the engine, preventing particle buildup on the delicate moving parts. However, these small particles should never be allowed to accumulate in large amounts to prevent damage to the engine.

Subaru Oil Change in Freehold, NJ

For quick and expert Subaru service in Freehold, NJ, you can trust our team at Freehold Subaru. We have the tools and the equipment needed to care for your Subaru with speed and precision.

Plus our factory-trained technicians have years of experience working with all Subaru models, so we'll be sure to use the appropriate kind of engine oil and filter to match the manufacturer recommendations.

It's important to use the proper kind of engine oil because different oils are optimized to perform in certain engine types and temperatures.

If you're in the Farmingdale or Monroe Township area and would like to learn more about Subaru oil change intervals or to schedule an oil change for your vehicle, call or visit us today at Freehold Subaru. We can even help you set up a maintenance schedule to keep you completely up-to-date on all of the manufacturer-recommended service intervals. 

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