--- title: "Subaru Outback Maintenance Schedule" description: "How the Subaru Outback service schedule specification changed from 2010 to 2025, compared generation by generation. The factory maintenance schedule for the Subaru Outback covering every service through 100,000 miles. Exactly what is due at each interval, and where severe-service conditions change it." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/service-schedule" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # Subaru Outback Factory Maintenance Schedule The specification is consistent across every generation we hold data for. ## Has the Subaru Outback service schedule specification changed by year? | Model years | First service | Intervals listed | Through | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2020-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2020-2025/service-schedule) | 6,000 mi | 5 | 100,000 mi | | [2015-2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2015-2019/service-schedule) | 6,000 mi | 5 | 100,000 mi | | [2010-2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010-2014/service-schedule) | 6,000 mi | 5 | 100,000 mi | ## 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. - [2020-2025 Subaru Outback Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2020-2025/service-schedule) - [2015-2019 Subaru Outback Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2015-2019/service-schedule) - [2010-2014 Subaru Outback Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010-2014/service-schedule) ## 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)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_FB_engine) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2022 Outback 2.4L FA24 turbo oil spec/capacity](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2022/subaru/outback/2-4l-4-cyl-engine-code-a-fa24-a-turbo/) - [NHTSA, 19V-664 brake pedal mounting bracket recall (WUL-97)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RCLRPT-19V664-6082.PDF) - [NHTSA, 24V-227 front passenger airbag sensor recall](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V227-7296.PDF) - [Out Motorsports, 2022 Outback Wilderness review (260 hp FA24F introduction)](https://www.outmotorsports.com/2021/09/2022-subaru-outback-wilderness-review-off-road/) - [classaction.org, Subaru lawsuit: 2019-2025 vehicles, parasitic battery drain (Taylor v. Subaru)](https://www.classaction.org/news/subaru-lawsuit-says-2019-2025-vehicles-plagued-by-electrical-system-defect-causing-parasitic-battery-drain) - [AutoZone, 2023 Outback wiper blade fitment (26/18/16)](https://www.autozone.com/ignition-tune-up-and-routine-maintenance/wiper-blade-windshield/subaru/outback/2023) - [Edmunds, 2023 Subaru Outback review (XT/Wilderness turbo trim lineup)](https://www.edmunds.com/subaru/outback/2023/) ## Find your exact Outback - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2012) - [2011](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2011) - [2010](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/2010) More Subaru Outback guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/fluids) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/outback/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.