talizman

iTrader: (1)

Just read that the WR1 has a very Evo-esque 5,000 mile service intervals

The STi PPP is 10k

Any idea why so frequent?

I can only assume the DCCD needs more frequent attention, hence the intervals?

Are all you prospective owners ready for regular trips to the main dealer?

Neil Smalley

As well as the DCCD. It's to do with the additional loads put onto the engine by the extra power. Even though the STI is 10K miles, most people recognise this as too long and perform an oil change at 5K anyway.

RobinSherwood

Is this right???

One of the excuses I have been using to justify my WR1 is what I thought were going to be longer service intervals of my 98 MY

Robin

Nevetas

I service my STi every 5 as a matter of course anyway. When you pay 30k you should look after it!!

Chris L

Robin - yes it is right

Chelspeed

Yes and no.

There are 5000 mile services but these are not full services, which stay at 10,000 mile intervals, they're just oil changes. So the main services at the normal prices stay as standard STi and the 5000 mile services should be much cheaper.

Chris L

Should being the operative word

RobinSherwood

Thanks guys...

I am just having one of those "Why didn't someone mention that before?" moments.

Yes I probably should of asked, but then I didn't go to the dealer on Saturday with the intention of ordering a WR1.....

Nevetas - Yes you have a point, just I didn't really need another car with silly service requirements, I spend far too much time chasing round the country getting various cars services as it is.

Chris L - Thanks

Chelspeed - Thanks again for the full explanation. As I said above it is not so much the cost but the time involved

Regards

Robin

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

Id like to see what Subaru UK have to say about the gearbox oil (for the A-DCCD) and when they are changing that, my MY03 JDM STi Spec C needs it replacing at 15k mile (20,000km) or as i see it, 1 year (7.5k service intervals still).

Tony

Jools

Of the several Sti owners I know (myself included) we all change the oil at 5K intervals anyway so as long as it is only oil should not be such a big deal....if folk are going to use the car

Edcase

greasemonkey

IIRC it's changed every 10K miles during the major services on the WR1.

Steve vRS

And how many of you opted for a WR1 rather than an FQ330 because of the longer Subaru service intervals?

Steve

milu

had my oil changed at 5000 miles last week,only cost me £32 all in at main dealers.
mike.

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

I think it will still be cheaper, possably not by as much as before due to the gearbox oil change once per year (but hey who cares ) but it definately wont cost you as much on a major service as the evo's are considerably more expensive.

Tony

Scooby Lee

As per my WR1 Service Book, the 5000 Mile service is as follows:

Change:-

Engine Oil.
Oil Filter.

Inspect:-

Engine Coolant.
Cooling system hoses & connections.
4 Gas Analysis/Select Monitor Check.
Disc Brake Pads/Discs.
Operation of lights, wipers, washers.
Tyre condition and inflation pressures.

I have been advised that if a 5000 Mile service is required within one month (?) of the 12 Month service, the later need only be undertaken.

..............Unfortunately, I forgot to clarify whether this implied that the 12 Month service should be undertaken at 5000 Miles or you just wait until 12 Months!! (If you know what I mean)

Lee