Maintenance Tips for High-Mileage Vehicles
If your vehicle has over 80,000 miles, it’s generally considered a high-mileage vehicle. This means that your aging engine may experience problems more frequently than new models. Fortunately, by undergoing more regular maintenance checks in key areas, you can correct problems before they arise. Our Service Department at Sheehy Subaru of Springfield includes certified technicians who understand the needs of high-mileage vehicles, so take your Subaru in for maintenance today!
Oil Changes
One of the most important fluids in your Subaru is the oil. With it, the engine is properly lubricated and able to function. Without getting regular oil changes, you’ll eventually run into serious problems from excessive friction or heat. High-mileage vehicles often need to get oil changes more frequently, as older models tend to guzzle up oil quicker than newer ones. The type of oil should be formulated specifically for high-mileage vehicles. These variants contain specialized additives that are able to clean out sludge and debris that may have accumulated over time. This type of oil also prevents wear and minimizes oil consumption.
Transmission and Brake Fluid Checks
Transmission and brake fluid checks will also need to be performed frequently on high-mileage vehicles. No matter whether you have a Subaru Crosstrek, Forester, or Outback, both of these fluids play critical roles in the performance and safety of your vehicle. As these fluids age, they can break down, absorb moisture, or become contaminated, which can lead to complicated and costly repairs. By regularly checking out transmission and brake fluids, you can catch issues before they become serious problems. Fortunately, inspecting fluids is a simple process at our dealership. If you want to get your vehicle’s fluids checked out, you can stop by our Subaru Express Service center without an appointment for this simple task.
Battery Care
It’s important to inspect the battery of your high-mileage vehicle often to ensure there is no corrosion, broken wires, or water damage. These warning signs indicate that you need to receive battery care as soon as possible. Fortunately, there are some tasks you can easily do at home to prevent such issues. For instance, if you pop the hood on your Subaru and notice grime around the terminals, you can use baking soda and water to remove it. You should also check the voltage levels every so often to ensure that there is enough power for the battery to recharge. To keep your battery healthy, you need to drive the vehicle for at least 20 minutes every week. If you don’t use your vehicle often, this task is critical, as it gives the battery a chance to recharge. If you have any questions about taking care of your high-mileage vehicle, Ask a Tech!
How Often Should You Change the Oil in Your High-Mileage Vehicle?
- Oil changes are recommended every 3,000 to 5,000 miles for a high-mileage Subaru.
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“ Shabir was by far the best sales person I’ve worked with. He made certain everything was perfect from the initial sales, to financing (AJ was great as well) and for the first service of the vehicle. Service Dept did an excellent job as well. Overall, the best car buying experience! Thank you Shabir! ”
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“ Absolute great experience buying a new car from Chris LaPorte of Sheehy Subaru. He respected my time and wasn't pushy. Internet car dealers might be nice for shopping from home, but nothing beats having someone you can reach out to with a text message and getting a live person to respond. Chris was there with answers and helped me choose the right options for me. When it came time to take delivery, Chris came and picked me up at my house! Who else will do that for you? If you are looking for outstanding value in a new car and exceptional service, call my boy Chris LaPorte and check out the new Subarus. It's worth it! ”
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“ Mark and the rest of the team were extremely helpful and explained everything I needed for my service and why. Will definitely be scheduling my next service with Sheehy. ”
Extremely Helpful
“ Mark and the rest of the team were extremely helpful and explained everything I needed for my service and why. Will definitely be scheduling my next service with Sheehy. ”
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“ Sheehy Subaru of Springfield is the only place we would ever purchase a Subaru. And we have purchased or leased six different Subarus from Sheehy. Every experience with this dealership, from sales to service, has been positive. Our most recent purchase occurred at the beginning of December. We purchased a 2023 Outback, Wilderness Edition. Our sales associate, Shabir Baba, assisted us in ordering our car, kept us updated on its status, and guided us through the final delivery and purchase. If you are considering purchasing a Subaru call Sheehy and ask for Shabir, you will not regret it. ”
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“ I liked my experience buying my new Impreza at this location with Jay. Not sure if it was because I didn’t go by myself and came with someone, but my experience felt good. When I drove off the lot I didnt have the feeling of regret or remorse. I didn’t have “oh god, what have I done.” The car was worth the money and I got a beautiful apple/cranberry color. Thank you Jay! ”
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“ Shabir was amazing. He is very patient, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. This was my best car buying experience ever! I purchased a brand new Crosstrek and I love it. The General Manager Chris was superb as well. He honored our discount from the Subaru corporate office and was very professional and accommodating. AJ, the Finance Manager, was great, too. Nobody was pushy or put any pressure on me. They were just professional, informative and did what they could to make me happy and comfortable with my purchase. I highly recommend the Sheehy Springfield Subaru team. ”
“ Chris Laporte was a great salesman! Quick and easy purchase. Test drive, and paperwork only took an hour. AJ/finance guy made it easy. Detail crew did a great job for delivery. Recommend to others ”