Subaru models are well known for their durability and longevity. However, as with all vehicles, proper maintenance and upkeep are critical in ensuring they last a long time. Several critical maintenance tasks will help you get the most out of your Subaru. This includes oil changes, brake pad replacements, and wheel alignments.
Subaru Recommended Schedule For Maintenance
- Oil Changes - Oil changes play a critical role in engine durability. Vehicles with regular oil changes can last twice as long as those not kept up properly. That's because clean oil is crucial in keeping the engine cool and ensuring the moving parts have reduced friction. Oil changes should be completed around every 6,000 miles, depending on the age of your vehicle and its mileage.
- Brake Pad Replacements - Your brake pads help protect other brake system parts and ensure passenger and vehicle safety. How often you replace your brade pads will depend on your driving habits. Subaru drivers who drive extensively around Bedford and in stop-and-go patterns such as rush hour traffic will need their pads replaced more frequently.
- Wheel Alignments - A wheel alignment should be done every time you get a new set of tires or change out tires for specialty usage, such as winter or off-road tires. Wheel alignments protect your tires against premature and uneven wear, which can lead to flats and blow-outs. Evenly worn tires are important for maintaining your fuel economy and for your safety.
Scheduling Your Service in Bedford
At Thomas Bedford Subaru, we have a full service department to help you meet your vehicle's maintenance needs. We run regular service specials on oil changes, brake pad replacements, wheel alignments, and other vital vehicle care such as battery replacement, tire changes, tune-ups, and more. Stop by or give us a call to learn more or schedule your next maintenance service appointment.
