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Periodic Maintenance Questions on 2009 Forester

6 messages,  Last post on Dec 04, 2008 at 2:36 PM

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#2 of 6 Re: Periodic Maintenance Questions on 2009 Forester [grafzeppelin] by ateixeira

Nov 18, 2008 (2:56 pm)

Replying to: grafzeppelin (Nov 15, 2008 10:17 am)
Not sure about #1, but...
 
For #2, I recommend keeping records on My.Subaru.com. You can input each service you do, then print them out and keep them in a 3-ring binder. Staple the receipts for the oil and filter to that print out.
 
When you sell it, you have all the records, and you can even print out a summary sheet that lists everythinhg you did (including dealer stuff, like warranty repairs and recalls).
 
I did this for my 1998 model and got full price when selling it.

#3 of 6 by grafzeppelin

Nov 18, 2008 (6:55 pm)

Thanks for the info. Should I include the fact that ( ~ 1000 miles), that I changed the oil and put in a quart of Slick 50? I'm a believer in the stuff but I don't know how the Subaru folks might react.

#4 of 6 Re: [grafzeppelin] by p0926

Nov 20, 2008 (11:17 am)

Replying to: grafzeppelin (Nov 18, 2008 6:55 pm)
Wow! Slick 50 in a brand new car.... that's got to be a first

#5 of 6 Re: [p0926] by paisan

Nov 29, 2008 (11:30 am)

Replying to: p0926 (Nov 20, 2008 11:17 am)
I would make sure to save the reciepts for the oil changes and document it in my.subaru.com I had an engine issue and there was a question as to the maintenance until they tore it down and realized they could eat off the oil pan. I own a shop that does subaru upgrades and maintenance so when they asked for reciepts I faxed them the reciepts for 60 cases of Amsoil and 60 oil filters. Haaaa.
 
But I wish I had kept better records would have made my repair experience better.
 
As for silicone, do not ever spray it on rubber. The silicone will lift the oils in the rubber out and dry out the rubber faster. Same goes for silicone and other "tire dressing" this will dry-rot your tires.
 
-mike
Subaru Guru and Track Instructor

#6 of 6 Re: Periodic Maintenance Questions on 2009 Forester [grafzeppelin] by grafzeppelin

Dec 04, 2008 (2:36 pm)

Replying to: grafzeppelin (Nov 15, 2008 10:17 am)
Thanks for the information. Do you recommend any other product for use on rubber or plastic?

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