You own a Subaru because you have places to go! The Subaru of Keene Service Department's job is to get you there!

Maintaining your Subaru properly is the key to vehicle longevity. Subaru of Keene's Service Dept is standing by to keep your vehicle running smoothly for years to come. Our highly-trained staff and high tech repair and diagnostic center will maximize your Subaru's performance and keep you on the road.

What is MPG Service?

Subaru is the most fuel efficient all-wheel-drive brand on the market. However, next time you're at the pump, think about this: better fuel economy starts with better vehicle maintenance. Why? Because neglect of basic maintenance items can have a significant effect on fuel consumption and the amount of money you spend to "fill it up."

It's a good thing Subaru of Keene already offers a range of Genuine Subaru Maintenance Parts and Services that can help you boost fuel economy and save money. Call your Subaru of Keene Service Adviser at (888) 461-8077 or click to set up an appointment with service for recommendations on how to get the maximum MPG performance from your Subaru.
 

Maintenance Tips to Help Your Subaru Save Fuel

	mc	MOTOR OIL AND OIL FILTER Along with performing routine oil and oil filter changes, using the lightest grade of oil for your climate, season, and vehicle model will help improve fuel economy. Switching from higher viscosity oil reduces engine friction, and can result in a 6% gain in fuel economy.
		AIR FILTER A clogged air filter will make your engine work harder and use more fuel. Replacing a dirty air filter can improve mpg by as much as 10%.
		SPARK PLUGS A misfiring spark plug can cut fuel efficiency by as much as 30%. Replacing spark plugs according to owner's manual recommendations - an using Genuine Subaru spark plugs will help maintain maximum mpg.
		WHEEL ALIGNMENT Along with poor handling and uneven tire wear, wheel misalignment can cause a 10% drop in fuel economy.
		ENGINE MAINTENANCE Carbon deposits on air intake valves and in the throttle body reduce fuel economy. Genuine Subaru Engine Cleaner and Genuine Subaru Throttle Plate and Induction Cleaner can remove harmful deposits. Genuine Subaru Fuel Injector Cleaner Fluid can help prevent them.
		ENGINE DIAGNOSTICSS A triggered Check Engine light could be signaling any number of problems that impact fuel economy. Diagnosing and repairing a faulty oxygen sensor, for example, can improve mpg by as much as 40%.
		TIRE PRESSURE Tires under-inflated by just four pounds of pressure can cut mpg by 10%. Keep your tires properly inflated by checking their pressure often, and always when they are cold.

 

Driving Tips to Help Your Subaru Save Fuel

Bringing your vehicle into Subaru of Keene for Subaru service is an easy way to improve fuel economy. But so are these mpg-conscious driving and refueling tips, which you can practice out on the road, for real day-to-day savings:

	mc	DRIVE SENSIBLY Rapid acceleration and braking wastes gas. Avoiding jackrabbit starts and stops can increase fuel economy by 5%.
		OBSERVE SPEED LIMITS Fuel economy drops 2% for every mile per hour that you drive over 55. Just slowing down from 75 to 65 mph can increase mpg up to 15%.
		REMOVE EXCESS WEIGHT Avoid traveling with unnecessary items, especially heavy ones - for every extra 100 pounds that a vehicle carries, fuel economy drops by 2%.
		AVOID EXCESSIVE IDLING Idling longer than 60 seconds consumes more gas than stopping and restarting. If your stop is going to take more than a minute, turn the engine off.
		COMBINE TRIPS Several short trips can use twice as much fuel as one long trip of the same distance. Save gas and time by combining your errands.
		FILL UP EARLY OR LATE Gas has greater density at lower temperatures. Fill up during the cooler early-morning or late-evening hours, and you'll get more gas for your money.
		USE THE PROPER OCTANE Higher octane gas won't boost mpg, so unless your vehicle requires it, it's a waste of money. Using lower octane gas in a vehicle that does require it can result in power loss and engine damage.
		DON'T OVERFILL Topping off a tank only results in gas sloshing around or seeping out. Don't waste the extra fuel dollars - stop pumping at the first click of an automatic fuel nozzle.>
		TIGHTEN THE GAS CAP A loose, damaged or missing gas cap can allow gas to evaporate and cause a loss of up to 2 mpg.
		CLOSE THE WINDOWS At highway speeds, open windows cause air drag that burns extra fuel. Rolling them up can increase fuel economy by 10%.