Lubrication & Maintenance

Intro

Some gnarly tips for maintaining / keeping your Subaru in top shape …

Index

  • EA81
  • EA82
  • Brake adjustment

Servicing your EA81

  • Every 10,000km or 6 months ( more frequently if in harsh conditions ) you should :
  • Change Oil & Oil filter
  • Change Fuel Filters
  • Inspect CV joints for ripped boots
  • Inspect Brake Pads, tighten Drums
  • Inspect Distributor Cap / Rotor / Points

Servicing your EA82

Similar to above + timing belt needs checking every … km ?

Brake adjustment

A tip for replacing the brake pads in an early Subaru MY and L series:
When you remove the old pads from the calliper you will have to screw the piston in a clockwise direction to push it back.
The genuine tool makes this a breeze but a pair of pointy pliers will do the job.
Alternately you can use a 24mm or so socket and grind down two sides leaving two notches (2 to 4mm) that will fit into the calliper slots and make it an easier job.

Credits

to this page: web archive, TOONGA, 60766244, Bantum

Unless otherwise stated, the content of this page is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License