Parts for your 2009 Subaru Tribeca

2009 Subaru Tribeca: easy-going ownership and simple upkeep

The 2009 Subaru Tribeca is a roomy, seven-seat SUV that pairs Subaru’s Symmetrical All‑Wheel Drive with a silky 3.6‑litre flat‑six petrol engine. It’s happiest carting the family across town or cruising the open road, with tidy handling for its size and a solid, planted feel. Expect real‑world fuel use around 11–12 L/100 km if driven sensibly. With up to 2,000 kg braked towing (when correctly equipped), it’s handy for the boat or a small caravan, yet remains easy to park and live with day to day.

Under the bonnet, the EZ36 runs a timing chain, so there’s no timing‑belt change on the schedule. Keep it sweet with quality 5W‑30 full‑synthetic oil and genuine‑spec filters. The five‑speed auto is robust when serviced on time, and the AWD system rewards even, matched tyres to protect the driveline. Stick to the owner’s handbook for specifics, but the following rhythm keeps most AU/NZ cars running beautifully.

• Every 10,000–12,500 km or 6 months: engine oil and filter.
• 20,000–30,000 km: engine air filter