2023 Subaru Forester Maintenance Schedule

Sticking to a routine maintenance schedule is one of the most effective ways to get the best out of your Forester. Regularly changing engine oil, rotating tires, and performing other key tasks can help your crossover to handle well on the road and avoid unnecessary wear and tear. Our professional team of auto technicians can carry out all the necessary servicing that your Forester will require throughout its life span.

However, you’ll need to understand when specific tasks should be performed to benefit from our high-quality servicing. Our service experts have put together a maintenance schedule to help you keep on top of everything. If you’d like to schedule service, or give us a call at ((682) 564-1745 today!

How Often Should I Service My Forester?

2023 Subaru Forester SUV

A solid maintenance schedule for your Subaru Forester should include visiting our service center every six months or 6,000 miles of driving, whichever comes first. The average driver travels 12,000 miles yearly. If you use our online service scheduler to book your appointments, you can reserve them in advance so you don’t forget any of your Forester’s scheduled maintenance.

Our technician can conduct a quick multipoint inspection during your maintenance appointment to ensure everything is in good working order. These inspections allow us to perform preventative maintenance on components that may soon cause you problems.

Tasks Performed Every 6,000 Miles

Some basic maintenance tasks must be conducted every 6,000 miles of driving, regardless of your Forester’s age. Firstly, we’ll change your engine oil and oil filter. This task is crucial because it keeps your engine running smoothly and protects its components from excessive wear and tear. We also need to rotate your tires every 6,000 miles to prevent uneven tread wear, which can considerably shorten your tires’ life span. These tasks will be repeated at 6,000-mile intervals as your Forester gets older.

Maintenance After 12,000 Miles

In addition to the regular maintenance tasks outlined above, the following tasks are due:

• Air-conditioning filter replacement.
• Clutch operation inspection.
• Brake system inspection, including the lines.
• Brake pads and discs check.
• Steering and suspension examination.

These tasks will be carried out every 12,000 miles going forward, meaning after 24,000 miles, 36,000 miles, 48,000 miles, and so on.

Maintenance After 18,000 and 24,000 Miles

After 18,000 and 24,000 miles of driving, your Forester’s maintenance appointments are a repetition of the 6,000-mile and 12,000-mile appointments, respectively. We’ll change your oil and filter and rotate your tires at both appointments, and inspect the brakes, steering, and suspension at the 24,000-mile appointment.

Maintenance After 30,000 Miles

Several important checks take place at the 30,000-mile mark, including:

• Air cleaning element replacement.
• Brake fluid change.
• Drive belt examination.
• Fuel system, lines, and connections check.
• Cooling system inspection, including hoses and connections.

The tasks in the list above will be performed every 30,000 miles going forward, meaning after 60,000 miles, 90,000 miles, 120,000 miles, and so on.

Maintenance After 36,000 Miles

In addition to repeating the tasks carried out every 6,000 and 12,000 miles, we’ll also inspect the continuously variable transmission assembly (CVTA) fluid. Brake pads typically need replacing after approximately three years of driving. This is only a rough guide and can depend on your driving style and the environment where you live. However, it’s worth remembering that there’s a good chance your pads will need changing at this point.

Until you reach 60,000 miles of driving, your maintenance appointments after 42,000, 48,000, and 54,000 miles will follow the same pattern as the service appointments for 6,000, 12,000, and 18,000 miles, respectively.

Maintenance After 60,000 Miles

At this stage, you’ll get your engine oil changed; tires rotated; brakes, steering, and suspension inspected; and brake fluid and air cleaning element replaced. In addition, new tasks to be performed include replacing the spark plugs and inspecting the wheel bearing. Tires can typically last anywhere from five to six years, depending on how well they’re maintained and your driving habits. As a result, your tires may need changing around the 60,000-mile mark.

Another exception to the regular maintenance schedule around this time is that the CVTA fluid needs inspecting after 66,000 miles.

Maintenance After 72,000 Miles

At the 72,000-mile mark, we’ll repeat the maintenance tasks carried out every 6,000 and 12,000 miles. One additional task is due at this stage, which is replacing the fuel filter. Your appointments after 78,000 and 84,000 miles follow the pattern of the 6,000- and 12,000-mile appointments, respectively.

Maintenance After 90,000 Miles

At the 90,000-mile mark, it’s time for our technicians to carry out all the tasks performed every 6,000 and 30,000 miles. On top of changing your oil and filter and rotating tires, this means inspecting your fuel and cooling systems and replacing your air cleaning element.

Maintenance After 96,000 Miles

After 96,000 miles, we’ll be performing the maintenance tasks that need to be carried out every 6,000 and 12,000 miles. One exception to this is that it’s also time to have your CVTA fluid inspected again.

Maintenance After 100,000 Miles

After your Forester passes the 100,000-mile mark, paying extra attention to your maintenance appointments is important. Components can start to wear as your vehicle ages, so regular inspections help us catch problems before they get serious so we can take action. If you stick to your routine maintenance appointments, there’s no reason why you can’t continue to drive your Subaru Forester beyond 150,000 and even 200,000 miles. This well-built compact SUV is designed to last, helping you haul cargo and passengers around town or away on vacation.

Schedule Your Subaru Maintenance Appointment Today at Hiley Subaru of Fort Worth

Now that you know how to stay on top of your Forester’s maintenance needs, we hope to welcome you soon through the doors of our Fort Worth, Texas, service center. Our team of auto technicians uses cutting-edge equipment and the very best original equipment manufacturer parts to carry out all maintenance tasks to a high standard. If your Forester requires more extensive repairs, we can help with those too. Should you have any further questions about maintenance or auto repairs, don’t hesitate to contact us here at Hiley Subaru of Fort Worth.