they require attention , don't get me wrong it's somewhat alot but the
>rewards are imense... In my advise, rotate your tires at 7500mi. to keep
>them at the even wear all around , do this at every interval of 7500mi. Also
>choose a syntheic oil of your choice after the first oil change ( I think at
>every 3500mi. some differ at mileage in this NG ) . This will ensure you of
>long life to the all important engine. After about 50k it would be another
>good step to flush the trans. then install w/syntheic oil, auto - manual
>what ever the case maybe. Then the axel drive should be done at the same
>time, since your already there. At 50k you will be at the tire change ( or
>past it, you'll need to change the four at the same time, being AWD ) . The
>brakes will be at 45k mostly probaly for the frnt , the back 55k . Then or
>before then the flush for the coolant with the additive from subaru to
>prevent headgasket blowout . But I think they solved that problem, or I hope
>they did. At 100k or a little less the timing belt , waterpump, tension belt
>& cam seal, Fan belt should be done also. For the next tire rotation. Then
>spark plugs & wires ( proably at 50k ) are important for hesatation (sp)
>along with fuel fiter ( 15k ) & air filter ( every 3k-5k depending dusty
>weather, or humid claimiates (sp again ). If you do those things it will
>last a very long time, without extended warranty .
>My wife had just ( Sept 05 ) an 05 Impreza rs wagon, we both love , granted
>the Legecy is the upgrade but the maintance is the same.
>I do wish the group would be as honest in all aspects in maintance, as I am
>to you .
>But I honestly think that they refer to the problems that occur at any
>moment. Not that it's a bad thing , it is a very important thing that is in
>the need for "at the momnent (sp) very Important to those who need help, and
>I can't expess in how important it is . I thankyou all . I hope I didn't
>insult anyone , it not what was in mind . Ggood group I hope in the future
>I'll be expected.
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>>I am the proud owner of a brand new 2006 Subaru Legacy Wagon; just made the
>>first payment on hopefully will be my last car (I am 52). From what I have
>>been reading on the Subaru Forum (alt.autos.subaru) I look forward to 200K
>>US Miles with her, provided I do the proper maintenance.
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>>My last car, a 1993 Ford Taurus, finally bit the big one when the tranny
>>went kaput, with only 138K US Miles on her.
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>>Since she is a Japanese car, though built in West Lafayette, Indiana, the
>>proper term is
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>>B A N Z A I ! ! ! !
>>
>>L C Robinson
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