Where should I have my 15,000 mi service (inspections) done? - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

eggeegg · 2007-06-23, 04:48 PM

The 15,000 mi. is coming up soon and according to the service manual I need the following done:

Inspect disc brake pads and discs, front and rear axle boots and axle shaft joint portions
Inspect brake lines and check operation of parking and service brake system
Inspect clutch operation
Inspect steering and suspension

Are these things I can do myself? If so is there a list of specific things I need to look for to tell if I have an issue with something? Or is there another place other than the dealership (C&C perhaps?) that I should have do this? If so, around how much do you think? Thanks.

bxracer69 · 2007-06-23, 09:16 PM

Well If you are worried about maintaining your warranty I would take it to a dealer and have them do it. Otherwise you could probably do it yourself.

cody · 2007-06-24, 04:37 PM

If you have any mechanical abilities at all, I vote you just look at your brakes the next time you rotate your tires. I wouldn't worry about inspecting the clutch. Check your fluids (don't top off brake fluid unless it's exceptionally low) and call it a day.

M3n2c3 · 2007-06-25, 08:21 PM

In terms of being able to sell the car later on, getting at least the big check-ups (15,000, 30,000, etc.) done at a dealer will make life a little easier. The service gets logged and attached to the VIN, so when a potential buyer runs a Carfax, they see that the proper services were performed and recorded. Seeing no professional services performed kinda freaks people out.

eggeegg · 2007-06-25, 08:59 PM

^^ thanks for the info. i was considering not taking it to the dealer and doing my own checkup because i'm sure much of the warranty is void since i did my own mods (TBE, suspension, flash). I've always logged all services done in that my.subaru.com website. At the moment, i think i'd like to keep this car forever. But i guess i never know what situation i'll be in the future. I'm certain the car will be paid off in less than a year. Do you know what the dealership would charge for just the inspections? I read on nasioc around $200. Oil change is also part of the 15k service but i recently had that done.

cody · 2007-06-25, 10:31 PM

Lithia blows goats so I vote you call Michael Hohl and get a quote if you decide to have it done.

M3n2c3 · 2007-06-26, 08:51 AM

Yeah, I'd use Michael Hohl too. IIRC it was about $200-$250 with an oil change.

MPREZIV · 2007-06-26, 10:05 AM

If you go to Lithia, talk to Jeremy ONLY, and tell him you're a member of the club. He'll rape you less...

cody · 2007-06-26, 11:52 AM

+1 for letting Jeremy (NOT JUSTIN!) rape you. He's a super cool dude. Tell him to get that MR2 running and out to the next AutoX!

MPREZIV · 2007-06-26, 11:59 AM

OH, the Mr2 is running! Like a striped assed ape too! F*ing FAST! He plans on being at auto-x if he's free...

cody · 2007-06-26, 12:28 PM

Nice!

eggeegg · 2007-06-26, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MPREZIV

If you go to Lithia, talk to Jeremy ONLY, and tell him you're a member of the club. He'll rape you less...

which one is jeremy? i've been there a few times but never took names.

MPREZIV · 2007-06-26, 01:54 PM

The young white guy. Dark hair. Just ask for him.

MikeK · 2007-06-26, 02:03 PM

He sat in the middle last time I was there.

eggeegg · 2007-07-14, 07:57 PM

ok i saw jeremy today at the dealership and the inspections didn't cost a thing.

thanks for the advice.

2007-06-23, 04:48 PM	#1
eggeegg EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 137 Car: 2006 Subaru WRX Sedan Trying is the first step towards failure.	Where should I have my 15,000 mi service (inspections) done? The 15,000 mi. is coming up soon and according to the service manual I need the following done: Inspect disc brake pads and discs, front and rear axle boots and axle shaft joint portions Inspect brake lines and check operation of parking and service brake system Inspect clutch operation Inspect steering and suspension Are these things I can do myself? If so is there a list of specific things I need to look for to tell if I have an issue with something? Or is there another place other than the dealership (C&C perhaps?) that I should have do this? If so, around how much do you think? Thanks. __________________ Stage 2 (XPT); Cobb DP; SPT intake, heatshield, CBE, radiator shroud, turbo shield; STI pink springs;Whiteline 20-24mm RSB; Kartboy End Links; rally pig sticker; 5zigen FN01R-C 17x8 w/ 225/45/17 RE960 AS PP; Hella twin supertones

2007-06-23, 09:16 PM	#2
bxracer69 EJ22 Real Name: Nick Langkamp Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On the Road Posts: 384 Car: 2003 Mitsubishi Evo8 Class: SM Snowboarding....Because gravity is cheaper than gas	Well If you are worried about maintaining your warranty I would take it to a dealer and have them do it. Otherwise you could probably do it yourself. __________________ My better is better than your best. My fast smells like french toast. www.langkampracing.com

2007-06-24, 04:37 PM	#3
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	If you have any mechanical abilities at all, I vote you just look at your brakes the next time you rotate your tires. I wouldn't worry about inspecting the clutch. Check your fluids (don't top off brake fluid unless it's exceptionally low) and call it a day. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2007-06-25, 08:21 PM	#4
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,888 Car: Current: 2014 Forester 2.5i Premium. Old: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP, long ago (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	In terms of being able to sell the car later on, getting at least the big check-ups (15,000, 30,000, etc.) done at a dealer will make life a little easier. The service gets logged and attached to the VIN, so when a potential buyer runs a Carfax, they see that the proper services were performed and recorded. Seeing no professional services performed kinda freaks people out. __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2007-06-25, 08:59 PM	#5
eggeegg EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 137 Car: 2006 Subaru WRX Sedan Trying is the first step towards failure.	^^ thanks for the info. i was considering not taking it to the dealer and doing my own checkup because i'm sure much of the warranty is void since i did my own mods (TBE, suspension, flash). I've always logged all services done in that my.subaru.com website. At the moment, i think i'd like to keep this car forever. But i guess i never know what situation i'll be in the future. I'm certain the car will be paid off in less than a year. Do you know what the dealership would charge for just the inspections? I read on nasioc around $200. Oil change is also part of the 15k service but i recently had that done. __________________ Stage 2 (XPT); Cobb DP; SPT intake, heatshield, CBE, radiator shroud, turbo shield; STI pink springs;Whiteline 20-24mm RSB; Kartboy End Links; rally pig sticker; 5zigen FN01R-C 17x8 w/ 225/45/17 RE960 AS PP; Hella twin supertones

2007-06-25, 10:31 PM	#6
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Lithia blows goats so I vote you call Michael Hohl and get a quote if you decide to have it done. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2007-06-26, 08:51 AM	#7
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,888 Car: Current: 2014 Forester 2.5i Premium. Old: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP, long ago (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	Yeah, I'd use Michael Hohl too. IIRC it was about $200-$250 with an oil change. __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2007-06-26, 10:05 AM	#8
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	If you go to Lithia, talk to Jeremy ONLY, and tell him you're a member of the club. He'll rape you less... __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2007-06-26, 11:52 AM	#9
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	+1 for letting Jeremy (NOT JUSTIN!) rape you. He's a super cool dude. Tell him to get that MR2 running and out to the next AutoX! __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2007-06-26, 11:59 AM	#10
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	OH, the Mr2 is running! Like a striped assed ape too! Fing FAST! He plans on being at auto-x if he's free... __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can fck for HOURS..."

2007-06-26, 12:28 PM	#11
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Nice! __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2007-06-26, 01:54 PM	#13
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	The young white guy. Dark hair. Just ask for him. __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2007-06-26, 02:03 PM	#14
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	He sat in the middle last time I was there.

2007-07-14, 07:57 PM	#15
eggeegg EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 137 Car: 2006 Subaru WRX Sedan Trying is the first step towards failure.	ok i saw jeremy today at the dealership and the inspections didn't cost a thing. thanks for the advice. __________________ Stage 2 (XPT); Cobb DP; SPT intake, heatshield, CBE, radiator shroud, turbo shield; STI pink springs;Whiteline 20-24mm RSB; Kartboy End Links; rally pig sticker; 5zigen FN01R-C 17x8 w/ 225/45/17 RE960 AS PP; Hella twin supertones

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