Subaru says only to check the front and rear differential fluid levels and top off if necessary. With all- or four-wheel drive (which for the purposes of maintenance are the same), there are more things that can go wrong and need repairs, such as transfer cases and differentials, but the routine maintenance schedules (listed in the owner’s manual) aren’t that different.įor example, on all-wheel-drive SUVs such as the Chevrolet Equinox and four-wheel-drive Tahoe/ Suburban models, the transfer case fluid should be changed every 97,500 miles (or 45,000 miles in “severe” service, as defined by the automaker). The additional maintenance usually involves inspecting and/or replacing fluids, and the service intervals vary widely by car. The chances are it does, compared with front- or rear-wheel-drive vehicles. ![]() CARS.COM - Does an all-wheel- or four-wheel-drive vehicle require additional scheduled maintenance? That’s a question many consumers consider when car shopping.
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