The first few months of our test coincided with a jam-packed work schedule and the holiday season, so we didn't pile on as many miles as we normally would. However, the car did already have its first meeting with a dealer's service department, as the company's maintenance schedule calls for an oil change at the 1,000-mile mark. That's unusually early for a modern vehicle, but Subaru finds it prudent to exchange the lubricant following the break-in period for the 2.4-liter turbo-charged boxer-four engine. The service also included tire rotation and typical inspection of brakes and fluid levels.
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