Oil change advice needed - 05 Forester turbo

Dec 21, 2007 1 Replies

I have been having all my services done at the Subaru dealer here in town. Due to the schedules and the holidays I will need to have an oil & filter done at an independent shop. Is there anything unique about oil & filter change on a 2005 Subaru Forester XT (Turbo) that I need to be concerned with? . I remember when I had a 65 VW Variant, that you had to use a new copper gasket/washer on the drain plug to prevent leaks & damage to the case from over tightening. . Is there anthing like this that I need to purchase from the dealer and make available to the independent shop so the job is done according to Subie standards? . BTW, the independent is not a quicky lube and has a good reputation and track record in the community. . Thanks in advance.


I change my own on regular '03 Forester but need washers for oil plug and bought several from dealer. Other shops should have them.

Frank

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