06 Forester 60k on factory plugs

[mattri]

Just going over mtnce records for the gfs 06 and it has never has the plugs changed. 60k on it and runs great but obviously need to get this done.

Over Thanksgiving we're going to be in Denver and will have the timing belts and water pump changed. I know this is early but we don't get close to a good shop very often.

I'll have the plugs done as well. Just OEM Suby plugs? Anything to watch out for? Thanks, Matt.

[Dickensheets]

Save your money. Unless ur rich. Way too early for the belt/pump.

[Rooster2]

Save your money. Unless ur rich. Way too early for the belt/pump.

 

Way too early on the plugs too. Original plugs should last 100k miles.

[backwoodsboy]

Changing the t-belt at 60k is WAY too soon.

 

A 60k change interval on the plugs is not unreasonable.

 

To expect a set of plugs to go 100k is just asking for trouble IMO.

 

I have seen plugs that end up stuck in the cylinder heads from leaving them in too long.

[mattri]

Thanks for the replies. I understand that 60k is very early for the belts and water pump but as I said we're not near a reputable shop but once a year, if that. That being the case I would much rather be early than late, I'm not rich by any means but I prefer safe to sorry. As far as plugs go, the mtnce schedule reccomends 30k replacements. I'm planning on OEM plugs, anyone having better luck with something else?

[Olnick]

Re: plugs, general feeling is that NGK is best for our cars. I've had good experience with the most basic copper (V-Power) plugs, but then my car is much older than yours if that makes a difference.

 

Also, consider changing your plug wires--OEM Subaru only.

 

Good luck.