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Red Outback Note Log

2015 Subaru Outback
Property of 3snakes. Added Jan 21 2015

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Dec 21 2023

75372 miles 12/21/23 full svc at Fitzgerald. Synthetic oil/filter, full inspection, wheel alignment. $100.00 off from $70 plus mailed coupon.

  • 75,372

Added by 3snakes on Dec 21 2023 at 12:44 pm


Mar 3 2023

SERVICE @ FITZ: March 3, 2023 - 72296 miles. Synthetic oil and filter. Cooling system flushed including descaling, flush, then conditioner. Full all around inspection, rotate tires.

  • 72,296

Added by 3snakes on Mar 3 2023 at 3:10 pm


Jul 22 2022

Replaced all 4 tires - Michelin. Tires Plus in Gaith. did the work. Ordered on-line.

  • 70,000

Added by 3snakes on Jul 23 2022 at 2:49 pm


May 25 2022

Full service incl change axle grease, brake fluid flush, rotate, etc.

  • 69,607

Added by 3snakes on May 26 2022 at 11:18 am


Dec 8 2021

Fitzgerald Subaru for service. Used my Amsoil oil and filter. Did tire rotation and all standard system checks like battery and brakes. December 8, 2021, at 66,982 miles. Again used $35 coupon from dealer.

  • 66,982

Added by 3snakes on Dec 8 2021 at 2:53 pm


Nov 28 2021

Replaced cabin air filter - high quality. 66,910 miles, 11/28/21.

  • 66,910

Added by 3snakes on Nov 28 2021 at 1:43 pm


Jul 15 2021

At Fitzgerald, oil and filter and inspection using my Amsoil oil and filter. No problems found.

  • 64,394

Added by 3snakes on Jul 15 2021 at 10:46 am


Jun 18 2021

I replaced the engine air filter in the Outback. 06/18/21. Didn't really need it at all. But as long as I was in there I put in the new one.

  • 63,500

Added by 3snakes on Jun 18 2021 at 2:27 pm


Mar 8 2021

Rotation and alignment Tires Plus. No charge

  • 62,574

Added by 3snakes on Mar 8 2021 at 4:03 pm


Jan 22 2021

Jan 22, 2021, oil change, and replaced rear wheel bearings. My Amsoil oil and filter.

  • 62,146

Added by 3snakes on Jun 16 2021 at 2:55 pm


Jun 9 2020

60,000 mile Svc at 59,729 miles, 06/09/2020. Kept car overnight, got loaner 2020 Outback. I supplied the oil and Filter. Major things like new plugs were done previously. They performed recall for cracked catalytic converter WUJ95. EPF cracking recall. Replaced cat conv. All N/C. And at home June 13, replaced both the engine and cabin air filters myself. Old ones were both clean, but changed them anyway.

  • 59,729

Added by 3snakes on Jun 9 2020 at 5:24 pm


Dec 16 2019

Fitzgerald - 12/16/19 - 57684 miles - did 60,000 mile tune up. Amsoil oil and filter supplied by me was NOT used. They clearly used their own oil and filter, hopefully fully synthetic. At least I didn't pay for their oil. Remove, clean throttle body, clean deposits and carbon from throttle blade and passages, reinstall, relearn idle strategy, adjust. used gum cutter. replace PCV valve. Multipoint inspection. Replaced key battery, replace platinum spark plugs.

  • 57,684

Added by 3snakes on Dec 16 2019 at 3:22 pm


Sep 25 2019

55,614 miles. Tires Plus rotate tires and alignment. Left front toe was out. 09/25/19.

  • 55,614

Added by 3snakes on Sep 25 2019 at 11:08 am


Sep 1 2019

09/01/19. Replaced both engine and cabin air filters. 55,000 miles.

  • 55,000

Added by 3snakes on Sep 1 2019 at 4:17 pm


Jan 18 2019

Service at Fitzgerald Subaru - 49,209 miles, 01/18/19. My Amsoil oil and filter, complete inspection, NPF for hard brake pedal at start up.

  • 49,209

Added by 3snakes on Jan 18 2019 at 11:07 am


Oct 25 2018

Replaced rear brakes and turned rotors. Not on receipt, but oil and filter changed. They used their own synthetic oil and filter instead of what I provided. So "no charge".

  • 46,837

Added by 3snakes on Jan 16 2019 at 3:55 pm


May 17 2018

05/17/18 - 42,042 miles. Oil change using my Amsoil Signature 0W-20 Signature oil and OE filter. Trouble-shot my complaint about engine knock on acceleration. No codes, and could not reproduce. Full inspection. Rear brakes probably needed at next visit. Service Writer explained that changing the battery probably "reset" things, including the passenger door window problem, which went away on its own.

  • 42,042

Added by 3snakes on May 17 2018 at 12:54 pm


Mar 31 2018

TIRES replaced, 03/31/18 at 41,002 miles at Tires Plus, Rockville. Provided with 60,000 mile warranty, small discount, did not replace valve seats/TPM.

  • 41,002

Added by 3snakes on Apr 2 2018 at 7:00 pm


Jan 3 2018

At 38,685 miles, Jan 3, 2018: Replaced battery with Duracell Ultra BCI Group 25 525MF 25-60. From Batteries+Bulbs. Total $96.45 with tax, then $10 back for old battery.

Added by 3snakes on Jan 4 2018 at 10:39 am


Dec 22 2017

38,411 miles at Fitzgerald Subaru. Oil and filter change using my Amsoil Signature 0W-20 and OE filter. Rotated tires and general inspection. Rear brakes down to 4, front at 7, 2 is minimum. They said tires are at 6. I know some are less.

  • 38,411

Added by 3snakes on Dec 22 2017 at 5:49 pm


Nov 13 2017

Slow crank from battery. Updated charging software #11-162-16R - TSB. Changed charging to charge more on short trips, less aggressively other times. No other services performed.

  • 37,043

Added by 3snakes on Dec 17 2017 at 12:42 pm


Aug 11 2017

33,526 miles - major service performed. My Amsoil Signature oil and filter used. Thorough inspection of everything. Fuel Induction Service, plus removed and cleaned throttle body, cleaned intake valves and ports, cleaned deposits and carbon from throttle blade and idle passages. Relearn idle strategy. Flush of cooling system, plus additive to descale and clean system, and conditioner on refill. Replaced PCV valve. Measured brake pads and tire depths. At Fitzgerald Subaru, Rockville, MD.

  • 33,526

Added by 3snakes on Aug 12 2017 at 11:45 am


Jul 29 2017

Replaced all 3 wiper blade assemblies with Bosch Icon blades.

  • 33,000

Added by 3snakes on Jul 29 2017 at 5:14 pm


Jul 22 2017

I replaced the engine and cabin air filters 07/22/17. 32,350 miles.

  • 32,350

Added by 3snakes on Jul 22 2017 at 1:08 pm


May 12 2017

Oil and filter (Amsoil), complete brake fluid flush, complete front and rear differential service, full 30,000 mile inspection and adjustment.

  • 28,917

Added by 3snakes on May 12 2017 at 8:54 pm


Jan 27 2017

Service at Fitzgerald - my oil and filter, full checks, no problem found. No charge.

  • 24,900

Added by 3snakes on Jan 28 2017 at 4:08 pm


Oct 6 2016

Fitzgerald Subaru - recall on ignition switch performed, along with oil change (my Amsoil and filter), tire rotation, full inspection. 21,167 miles 10/06/16. As always got $35 off.

  • 21,167

Added by 3snakes on Oct 6 2016 at 9:49 am


Jun 24 2016

Service at Fitzgerald. Oil and filter using my Amsoil, rotate, wheel alignment, performed recall for auto-parking brake software bug. I then replaced the engine and cabin air filters myself.

  • 18,060

Added by 3snakes on Jun 26 2016 at 2:26 pm


Feb 19 2016

Complete inspection, oil and filter using my Amsoil 0W-20 and filter. Received the usual $35 discount.

  • 13,923

Added by 3snakes on Feb 24 2016 at 9:31 am


Feb 8 2016

Added BG44K to Shell fuel today, Feb. 8, 2016. First time in this car I believe.

Added by 3snakes on Feb 8 2016 at 12:22 pm


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