Thread: Post sale servicing

Make sure you do the brake fluid, as over time it absorbs a wee bit of water and that corrodes the inside of the ABS system, particulary the sensors.

If its auto, get a full box service, which includes removal of the pan, thorough clean out of all the gunk and a new filter. Just dropping the trans fluid and replacing does not achieve much if the grey gunk is left inside. A proper box flush on the machine is essential.

If its manual, a warm box oil change will suffice.

Diffs need to be done I would assume as part of the schedule, they may have already been done at 80-90,000km, check the records. If you have any doubts, just do them. Front, centre and rear.

Double check the CV boots, if they are looking tired and about to split, get them replaced. This is one thing that will fail eventually and often does not get picked up by an owner until wof time. By which time all the grease has been chucked out and the CV joint will be full of water and grit.

Get the ECU checked for fault codes. Very simple, plug in the scanner. Can reveal underlying problems that you otherwise wouldn’t know about, e.g. dicky sensors.

Subarus are fantastic cars. I was into Impreza when I was younger and even more foolish, loved them.