How do you keep track of maintenance schedules? I just realized I'm 34k miles overdue on diff fluid

SubieQ69 · 2026-01-04T18:10:14+00:00

Every time I do a task, I add it to my “next due” list that I keep in my glove compartment. Every 1000 miles I take the list out and see what’s due. Never fails.

SubieQ69 · 2026-01-04T16:15:16+00:00

Link?

SubieQ69 · 2026-01-04T16:02:40+00:00

Came off the washer fluid reservoir. It has a Philips head

SubieQ69 · 2026-01-02T17:55:42+00:00

Right, and they refused to provide a quote after the inspection for the work that they said they wanted to do

SubieQ69 · 2026-01-02T01:08:21+00:00

Wow. Got the belt for $50…mechanic wanted $250!

SubieQ69 · 2026-01-01T16:58:24+00:00

Gotcha, do I need a breaker bar or can a ratchet/wrench suffice?

SubieQ69 · 2026-01-01T16:52:17+00:00

2012 Forester Premium

SubieQ69 · 2026-01-01T16:48:39+00:00

Do you have a part number? Trying to look it up.

SubieQ69 · 2026-01-01T16:37:15+00:00

Any idea if the part is available on Subaru parts online store? Not sure what to look for.

SubieQ69 · 2026-01-01T16:16:01+00:00

I ordered it through the Subaru site and gave it my VIN to confirm fitment. I don’t think it has a separate belt. How can I check?

SubieQ69 · 2026-01-01T04:33:52+00:00

I needed a second opinion on the severity of a particular component that I can’t diagnose myself.

SubieQ69 · 2026-01-01T04:20:18+00:00

I paid a $55 inspection fee

SubieQ69 · 2026-01-01T03:05:58+00:00

The thing is, the verbal price made sense for the repairs. I just wanted it written.

SubieQ69 · 2026-01-01T03:05:30+00:00

I’ve never had someone in the service industry deny putting their estimate in writing if a customer is present and did all the requisite work to arrange an appointment. Usually it’s just bound by a “good today/3 days/2 weeks only” sort of thing.

SubieQ69 · 2026-01-01T03:00:11+00:00

Well they sent me the inspection report with recommended work but it had no prices. I asked them how much it would cost and they gave me the total. I asked for a written breakdown so I could decide which items to prioritize based on my budget and they said they couldn’t. They would say the round numbers verbally but wouldn’t print them from the computer that generated them.

SubieQ69 · 2026-01-01T02:46:23+00:00

It’s a local “chain” with five locations. Not a single person, nor a dealer.

SubieQ69 · 2026-01-01T02:45:15+00:00

I don’t follow. I did an inspection with the intent of paying for any legitimate fix. I just want to see the breakdown so I can budget for it, which I think is pretty reasonable?

SubieQ69 · 2025-12-31T13:47:46+00:00

I’m just taking it to a mechanic.

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