2020 Subaru Outback maintenance schedule

2.5L horizontally-opposed 4-cylinder (182 hp) or 2.4L turbocharged horizontally-opposed 4-cylinder (260 hp — XT models)BasePremiumLimitedMSRP $27,695

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Full service timeline

Mileage	Service items	Details
6k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic (2.5L non-turbo) or 0W-20 full synthetic (2.4T XT — every 6,000 miles strictly due to turbo heat; do not extend interval) Inspect tire pressure
12k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic Tire rotation Inspect brake pads and rotors (front and rear disc) Inspect all fluid levels Inspect cabin air filter
30k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic Tire rotation Replace cabin air filter Replace engine air filter Inspect spark plugs — iridium (2.5L inspect; 2.4T inspect; do not replace at 30k) Inspect drive belts Inspect front and rear differential fluid (Subaru Outback uses Symmetrical AWD — rear and center diff fluid check important) Inspect fuel system and vapor canister Inspect cooling system hoses	View →
60k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic Tire rotation Replace cabin air filter Replace engine air filter Replace spark plugs — iridium (Subaru 2.5L FB25 factory interval: 60k; 2.4T FA24DIT: 60k) Replace CVT fluid — Subaru DCVT Fluid (Lineartronic; Subaru-approved fluid only — generic CVT fluid will damage this transmission) Replace front and rear differential fluid (Subaru Genuine GL-5) Inspect coolant condition (Subaru Super Coolant) Inspect brake fluid — replace if contaminated or over 3 years old	View →
90k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic Tire rotation Replace brake fluid — DOT 3 Replace front and rear differential fluid Inspect serpentine belt for wear, cracking, and glazing Inspect all coolant hoses and thermostat Inspect wheel bearings (Outback 6th-gen bearings — inspect at 90k) Inspect intercooler intake hoses (2.4T XT only) Inspect all suspension lateral links and bushings	View →
120k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic Tire rotation Replace engine coolant (Subaru Super Coolant — approximately 85k–137k first change per factory; consult owner's manual for month-based interval) Replace CVT fluid (Subaru DCVT fluid — every 60k normal service interval means second change here) Replace serpentine drive belt Replace spark plugs if not replaced at 60k Full brake fluid flush Replace differential fluid front and rear Inspect wheel bearings front and rear Full suspension inspection including Outback-specific rear cradle bushings	View →

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