30K Fluid Service not done!! How Bad!!!??

WhiteNite · 06-26-2008, 10:42 AM

I am about to purchase an 05 sti that is in normal condition, for its age. The kicker is the guy has kept up on the oil changes and air filter. The spark plugs have just been changed within the last month. The car currently has 50K miles on it and it never got the fluids changed @ 30K miles. Meaning Diff fluid, trans fluid, and coolant!! In a way that worries me. Does anyone have any knowledge of what could happen to the car if the fluids were not done routinely? I know on a normal car ie Honda civic type, its no big deal, but this is no honda civic. Any and all info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!!

Matt

STI Sibb · 06-26-2008, 11:38 AM

Take it to a Subaru dealership and have it inspected.

Preventive maintenance is just that...preventive. I would be more concerned about the engine coolant since it is not just an inspection item on the 30K list. The dealership or shop may suggest flushing the system as opposed to just draining and replacing the coolant.

Differential fluid and Transmission fluid only require inspection at 30K so they might be fine. Just have them inspected.

I would think that inspection on these items would be a reasonable cost to assume before buying the car. If it needs work, ask the seller for more off of the price tag to cover the added costs.

amg destroyer · 06-26-2008, 11:49 AM

I don't think it hurt anything.... Just do it as soon as you can.

upncummr · 06-26-2008, 12:06 PM

If you're concerned about deferred maintenance on a 50K mile '05, maybe you'd be interested in a very low mileage '07 in MO.

Contact bytor is you are.

Gary

fullerton · 06-26-2008, 12:17 PM

Was the car tracked at all? How was it driven?

fullerton · 06-26-2008, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by upncummr

Contact bytor is you are.

I don't think even you can tell what you tried to say there.

WhiteNite · 06-26-2008, 12:40 PM

Daily driven stage 2 protuned 292whp. Been that way since about 20K miles.

fullerton · 06-26-2008, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteNite

Daily driven stage 2 protuned 292whp. Been that way since about 20K miles.

Again, was it tracked?

DDing is not that hard on diffs/gears compared to tracking.

WhiteNite · 06-26-2008, 01:05 PM

Ran it at the drag strip 2 passes. and a total of 6 launches since ownership.

upncummr · 06-26-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by fullerton

I don't think even you can tell what you tried to say there.

Thanks for pointing that out. I guess it wasn't as clear as I thought.

Let's try it this way.

WhiteNite:

If you're concerned about deferred maintenance on a 50K mile '05, then maybe you'd prefer a very low mileage '07 instead.

Bytor has an CGM '07 STi for sale. It has only 5,000 miles (if I remember correctly) and is located in Missouri.

Contact bytor (iwsti.com username) if you are interested in finding out more about his car.

Gary

Tortfeasor STi · 06-27-2008, 10:14 AM

With questionable cars its best to have them thoroughly inspected by a qualified mechanic. Have them check it out and let you know if the car is in proper working order. If it is then fine, if not, do not buy it.

06-26-2008, 10:42 AM	#1
WhiteNite Junior STI Driver Car: 05 WRX Sti Location: Southeast, MO Posts: 108 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (4)	30K Fluid Service not done!! How Bad!!!?? I am about to purchase an 05 sti that is in normal condition, for its age. The kicker is the guy has kept up on the oil changes and air filter. The spark plugs have just been changed within the last month. The car currently has 50K miles on it and it never got the fluids changed @ 30K miles. Meaning Diff fluid, trans fluid, and coolant!! In a way that worries me. Does anyone have any knowledge of what could happen to the car if the fluids were not done routinely? I know on a normal car ie Honda civic type, its no big deal, but this is no honda civic. Any and all info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!! Matt This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

06-26-2008, 11:38 AM	#2
STI Sibb Senior STI Driver Car: Blue 07 WRX STI Fav Mod: Soap Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 380 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 30K Fluid Service not done!! How Bad!!!?? Take it to a Subaru dealership and have it inspected. Preventive maintenance is just that...preventive. I would be more concerned about the engine coolant since it is not just an inspection item on the 30K list. The dealership or shop may suggest flushing the system as opposed to just draining and replacing the coolant. Differential fluid and Transmission fluid only require inspection at 30K so they might be fine. Just have them inspected. I would think that inspection on these items would be a reasonable cost to assume before buying the car. If it needs work, ask the seller for more off of the price tag to cover the added costs.

06-26-2008, 11:49 AM	#3
amg destroyer Iron Fisted Car: '05 STi Fav Mod: Sparco seat Location: OC Posts: 4,183 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: 30K Fluid Service not done!! How Bad!!!?? I don't think it hurt anything.... Just do it as soon as you can.

06-26-2008, 12:06 PM	#4
upncummr Spec C Club Car: '05 CGM Fav Mod: HPDEs Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 1,187 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: 30K Fluid Service not done!! How Bad!!!?? If you're concerned about deferred maintenance on a 50K mile '05, maybe you'd be interested in a very low mileage '07 in MO. Contact bytor is you are. Gary

06-26-2008, 12:17 PM	#5
fullerton abracious Car: AW GDF-D Fav Mod: Track time Location: Near a 100oct pump Posts: 16,553 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: 30K Fluid Service not done!! How Bad!!!?? Was the car tracked at all? How was it driven?

06-26-2008, 12:40 PM	#7
WhiteNite Junior STI Driver Car: 05 WRX Sti Location: Southeast, MO Posts: 108 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: 30K Fluid Service not done!! How Bad!!!?? Daily driven stage 2 protuned 292whp. Been that way since about 20K miles.

06-26-2008, 01:05 PM	#9
WhiteNite Junior STI Driver Car: 05 WRX Sti Location: Southeast, MO Posts: 108 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: 30K Fluid Service not done!! How Bad!!!?? Ran it at the drag strip 2 passes. and a total of 6 launches since ownership.

06-27-2008, 10:14 AM	#11
Tortfeasor STi S204 Racer Car: '08 335xi Coupe Fav Mod: Dinan Reflash Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 3,496 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 30K Fluid Service not done!! How Bad!!!?? With questionable cars its best to have them thoroughly inspected by a qualified mechanic. Have them check it out and let you know if the car is in proper working order. If it is then fine, if not, do not buy it. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.