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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The sticker on the windshield says “return at 8k”.

There’s probably an oil life reminder, but I think in most cars it’s just about miles and not how clean or dirty the oil is.

I think they’re lying because they’re a dealership, and excess oil changes is a great way to make money. [/quote]

JFC, get a clue and stop giving people horrible advice.  :roll:

1) Subaru doesn't currently use a oil monitoring system. They specify changes based on mileage, which varies based on driving conditions (see manual)

2) you can't tell "clean" from "dirty" oil by looking at it. All oil looks the same (dark) after about 1K miles, long before it's contaminated enough to require a change.

3) the dealer knows an oil change can be done anywhere. If they really wanted to make $$$, they'd just not remind OP about oil changes at all, leave it up to her to remember, and then sell OP a new engine in a few years when this current one fails due to infrequent oil service. Because an engine costs wayyyyyyy more than 100,000 miles worth of oil changes.

OP, consult the manual about oil service intervals, and then get it done wherever you want. [/quote]

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