Subaru
Your exact schedule depends on year, engine and how you drive. Subaru's owner site has the official one.
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From Subaru's own published schedule
Each line links to the page it came from. Model years differ — your owner's manual or maintenance booklet is the final word.
All Subaru models
Engine oil and filter
Every 6 months or 6,000 miles, whichever comes first
Subaru says most Subaru vehicles on the road today follow this interval.
Source: Subaru — Service Intervals: Months or Miles?Checked Oct 2026
Tire rotation and cabin (A/C) filter
Every 12 months or 12,000 miles
From Subaru's 2019 model-year schedule; confirm your year in your Warranty & Maintenance Booklet.
Source: Subaru Customer Self-Service — 2019 maintenance scheduleChecked Oct 2026
Brake fluid
Replace every 24 months or 30,000 miles
2019 model-year schedule.
Source: Subaru Customer Self-Service — 2019 maintenance scheduleChecked Oct 2026
Engine air filter
Replace every 36 months or 45,000 miles
2019 model-year schedule.
Source: Subaru Customer Self-Service — 2019 maintenance scheduleChecked Oct 2026
Engine coolant
First at 11 years or 137,500 miles, then every 6 years or 75,000 miles
2019 model-year schedule.
Source: Subaru Customer Self-Service — 2019 maintenance scheduleChecked Oct 2026
Typical maintenance
General ranges across many cars, not Subaru's schedule for your model.
Engine oil and filter
Often every 5,000–10,000 miles or 6–12 months
Newer cars with synthetic oil usually go longer; short trips and towing count as severe use.
Tire rotation
Often every 5,000–7,500 miles
Check pressure monthly when tires are cold — the right number is on the driver's door jamb.
Engine air filter
Often every 15,000–30,000 miles
Dusty roads and wildfire smoke mean checking it sooner.
Cabin air filter
Often every 15,000–25,000 miles or yearly
A musty smell from the vents is a common sign it's due.
Wiper blades
Often every 6–12 months
Streaking or chattering means it's time.
Brake fluid
Often every 2–3 years
Fluid absorbs moisture over time, even if the car sits.
Brake pads and rotors
Inspect at each tire rotation
Squealing or grinding means get them looked at soon.
Coolant
Varies widely — often 5–10 years for long-life coolant
Only check the level when the engine is cold.
Battery (12-volt)
Often lasts 3–5 years
Heat shortens battery life; slow starts are an early warning.
Transmission fluid
Varies by model — some are 'lifetime', some 30,000–60,000 miles
This one depends heavily on the maker's schedule.
Spark plugs
Often 60,000–100,000 miles
Most modern cars use long-life plugs.
Registration and insurance
Yearly or as your state and policy set
Saving the renewal dates in GoodKeap puts them in your Upkeap list.