Subaru Outback · 2010–2025
Subaru Outback Factory Maintenance Schedule
The specification is consistent across every generation we hold data for.
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Has the Subaru Outback service schedule specification changed by year?
| Model years | First service | Intervals listed | Through |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2025 | 6,000 mi | 5 | 100,000 mi |
| 2015–2019 | 6,000 mi | 5 | 100,000 mi |
| 2010–2014 | 6,000 mi | 5 | 100,000 mi |
Each row links to the full specification for that generation, including trim-by-trim breakdowns and the part numbers. Where engines within a generation differ, that page separates them.
Full specifications by generation
The service schedule on a Subaru Outback is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers.
Subaru Outback service schedule: common questions
How often does a Subaru Outback need servicing?
- The first scheduled visit is at 6,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first, and the pattern repeats from there.
What is due at 30,000 miles on a Subaru Outback?
- Replace engine air filter; Replace cabin air filter; Inspect brake lines, fuel lines.
What is due at 60,000 miles on a Subaru Outback?
- Replace spark plugs; Repeat 30,000-mile items.
What is due at 100,000 miles on a Subaru Outback?
- Inspect timing chain, water pump; Consider a proactive CVT fluid change.
Does severe service change the schedule for a Subaru Outback?
- Severe service halves the oil interval to 3,000 mi / 3 months. Subaru's factory-scheduled maintenance program (some trims included complimentary visits) may cover the early intervals.
Sources
- Wikipedia, Subaru FB engine (FB25D direct-injection, 2020 Outback/Legacy)
- AMSOIL lookup, 2022 Outback 2.4L FA24 turbo oil spec/capacity
- NHTSA, 19V-664 brake pedal mounting bracket recall (WUL-97)
- NHTSA, 24V-227 front passenger airbag sensor recall
- Out Motorsports, 2022 Outback Wilderness review (260 hp FA24F introduction)
- classaction.org, Subaru lawsuit: 2019–2025 vehicles, parasitic battery drain (Taylor v. Subaru)
- AutoZone, 2023 Outback wiper blade fitment (26/18/16)
- Edmunds, 2023 Subaru Outback review (XT/Wilderness turbo trim lineup)
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