Subaru of Claremont

Q: What type of motor oil should be used in my 2011 Subaru Forester?

A: The only motor oil recommended for the 2011 Forester normally aspirated engine is a full synthetic 0W-20. For the Forester XT turbo engine, a 5W-30 full synthetic motor oil is recommended.


Q: When should I get my first oil change on my 2011 Forester?

A: The first oil change is recommended at 3,750 miles. Your second oil change is recommended at 7,500 miles. Thereafter the oil changes are recommended every 7,500 miles. For Forester XT turbo models, oil changes should be done every 3,750 miles.

Non-turbo models:

First Oil Change	Second Oil Change	Third Oil Change	Subsequent Oil Changes
3,750 miles	7,500 miles	15,000 miles	Every 7,500 miles

Turbo XT Models:

First Oil Change	Second Oil Change	Third Oil Change	Subsequent Oil Changes
3,750 miles	7,500 miles	11,250 miles	Every 3,750 miles

Q: Do I have to come back to my Subaru dealer to have the oil and filter changed?

A: No... but most independent service stations and quicklube shops do not carry 0W-20 motor oil. If you need to have your oil changed anywhere other than a Subaru dealer, please let them know that vehicle needs 0W-20 motor oil.

Q: How much is an oil change at Subaru of Claremont?

A: For a full synthetic oil & filter change we charge $59.95. For a synthetic blend (regular) oil change we charge $29.95

Q: Nearly $60 for an oil change seems like a lot. How come it is twice as much?

A: The full synthetic oil change is about twice the price of our regular oil change based on the cost of the full synthetic motor oil. Subaru full synthetic motor oil does cost more than regular oil, but it also delivers several performance benefits including improved lubrication, increased power, and better fuel economy. That being said, it generally only has to be done half as often. In the end it pretty much works out to the same cost over time, the difference is that you only need to make half as many trips to get your oil changed.