"What Do I Need to Know About My Subaru's Oil and Fluid Change Requirements?"
You know that old adage, "prevention is the best medicine," right? It is usually easier and more cost effective to prevent a problem than to fix one. While most of us think about health when this motto comes up, it makes a lot of sense when you think of your vehicle, too. Taking good care of your Subaru today can help prevent of majorly expensive repair down the road.
Oil changes and fluid changes are two important maintenance tasks to perform regularly. They can maintain the overall health of your vehicle. Motor oil plays an important part in your vehicle's engine. It helps to remove excess heat, drawing it away from the engine and preventing overheating. If not changed regularly, however, the viscosity of oil becomes thicker. This decreases its performance in the engine and can lead to decreased fuel mileage. Do you drive in stop-and-go traffic frequently? Engine oil will also degrades more quickly in this situation, or if your vehicle's engine frequently doesn't reach optimum temperature before you turn it off.
You can check your owner's manual to see when your Subaru needs its oil changed. While your vehicle is having that service, our technicians will also be happy to fill up all of the fluids, making sure that everything is topped off and ready to go.
We would be happy to take care of your next oil change-or any other vehicle maintenance or repair-here at our Subaru service center. We have a team of highly-trained automotive technicians which will take good care of your car or SUV at each visit.Â
Enjoy our comfortable and well-appointed waiting area while your vehicle is being worked on. You can bring work along with you or the daily paper, and relax while we take care of the oil change and fluid refills that your vehicle needs. We're located in North Franklin, CT, and are just a short drive from the nearby areas of Hartford, Middletown, New London, and Norwich, CT.
The Genuine Subaru Oil difference.
Engine designs vary from one automotive manufacturer to another, each creating different internal conditions that require the right type of oil to protect against heat and friction. This is why we recommend filling up with Genuine Subaru Oil, because it's the ONLY oil formulated specifically for your SUBARU BOXER® engine.
Why choose Genuine Subaru Oil?
- Engineered to clean and protect internal engine components between oil changes better than most leading aftermarket brands*
- Formulated with a unique blend of additives, detergents, and modifiers specific for the lubrication needs of the SUBARU BOXER® engine
- Reduces wear and cleans internal components to maximize engine life and maintain optimal fuel economy
- Each batch is lab-tested over 10 different ways to help ensure consistent quality
*Based on a 2017 independent study conducted by Idemitsu Lubricants America comparing engine protection results between 0W-20 Genuine Subaru Oil and leading aftermarket 0W-20 synthetic oil brands.
Stick to your oil change intervals.
When it's time, an oil change is something you shouldn't put off doing. That's why our Service Center is conveniently open for you with Factory Trained Teams who work on Subaru vehicles every day.
See when your Subaru should have its oil changed by using the Maintenance Schedule Lookup tool below.*
Checking your oil level.
Subaru recommends that you check the oil level on your dipstick at every other fuel stop. Depending on your driving style and other conditions, your engine may consume oil more frequently between oil changes. It's good practice to check the level regularly to help ensure your Subaru continues performing safely. It's easy and anyone can do it. Here's how:
Ever wonder what's under those yellow caps?
Your Subaru uses different fluids to help support and protect its various systems. Our Factory Trained Teams inspect them each time you visit us for service during the Free Multi-Point Inspection. It also helps to keep an eye on these fluid levels yourself from time to time. It's simple - just open your hood and look for the yellow caps. Check out the videos below to learn more. And for detailed instructions, refer to your Owner's Manual.
Hours
- Monday7:30am-5:00pm
- Tuesday7:30am-5:00pm
- Wednesday7:30am-5:00pm
- Thursday7:30am-5:00pm
- Friday7:30am-5:00pm
- Saturday8:00am-12:00pm (Express Only)
- SundayClosed
Amenities
Not only do we provide expert Subaru care, we are proud to offer these added benefits that make us different than the rest:
- Loaner car available with qualifying service
- Complimentary cafe
- Pet-Friendly Dealership
- Climate-controlled service drive-thru
- 24/7 Online Scheduling
- Complimentary shuttle service
- Express Service now available
