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How Often Do I Need to Get My Subaru's Oil Changed?




 

To be on the safe side, let's just say every 3,000 miles. That's been the golden rule for oil changes that you may have heard from mechanics in the Bangor area. The more complex answer involves you looking at your owner's manual and considering your driving habits and conditions. With the right oil, habits, and conditions, you could be looking at changing your oil between 5,000 and 10,000 miles.

But how do you figure the number of miles that you need to travel before an oil change? 

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Do I Need New Tires?

Tires are one of the most important parts of your vehicle; they are your car's point of contact with the ground. Worn tires can cause a number of problems from loss of traction to misalignment. If you think you may need new tires near Auburn, go with your gut and find out what's wrong.

If you want some helpful tips on how to check for yourself if your tires are worn, keep reading and know you can always call our Service Center or even schedule online.

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Which Tires are Best for Winter in Maine?

With winter almost upon us, now is a great time to get the correct tires on your Subaru vehicle. Here in Maine, November cold can turn to winter snows and freezing road conditions in the blink of an eye, so if you're in need of winter tires in the greater Augusta, ME area, we welcome you to schedule a service appointment online to find and equip the proper tires at Charlie's Subaru today!

 

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What Do I Need to Do to Get My Car Ready for Winter in Maine?

With winter right around the corner, we're sure we don't have to tell you that the winter months here in Maine can be long, cold, snowy and icy. To ensure that your Subaru vehicle is ready to take on everything that winter in Maine has to throw at you, we're going to remind you of a few steps that you can take to optimize your vehicle's ability to conquer this upcoming winter.

 

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Make Sure Your Subaru is Prepared for a Summer of Adventure at Charlie's Subaru

The temperatures are finally picking up here in Augusta and the staff members at Charlie's Subaru aren't the only drivers in the area who are cruising around with the windows down. But as the summer months begin to take over it is important to do a seasonal checkup of your Subaru model, ensuring that it is ready to run at a hotter temperature as well. Fortunately for our customers throughout Wiscasset, Portland, South Portland, Auburn and Bangor, we've compiled a simple set of steps to transition from those thicker winter tires to a sleek, clean vehicle that…

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Getting a Synthetic Oil Change at Charlie's Subaru is Sure to Keep Your Vehicle Performing at its Peak

If you're a driver near Augusta, ME in Bangor or Auburn that needs a reliable oil change somewhere close to home, the team at Charlie's Subaru is prepared to impress. With the synthetic oil that we use in each of our oil changes, your Subaru model can outperform one with conventional oil - while remaining cleaner, more protected, and steadily running in the extreme cold or heat. The experts in our service department is proud to provide such an excellent oil choice for our customers across the North Woods, and are happy to keep as many Subaru models on…

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