CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. announced today that the company is endorsing the Car Care Council's Fall Car Care Month, a nationwide October program focusing on the importance of regular vehicle maintenance. To celebrate the occasion, participating Subaru dealers are offering free vehicle diagnostic inspections to Subaru owners, emphasizing items that affect fuel economy and offering driving tips for optimizing fuel mileage. For a list of participating dealers, consumers can visit http://www.subaru.com/fallcarcare or call 1-800-SUBARU3.

"October is always a good time to ready your vehicle for the demands of winter driving," notes Jim Sinclair, Vice President, Service, Subaru of America, Inc. "And this year, the increased fuel efficiency that comes with a well-maintained vehicle is more important than ever."

To help owners get the best possible fuel mileage, dealers will be performing the "MPG Inspection." While the vehicles will receive a thorough check-up of all major operating systems, the MPG -- "Maintenance Preserves Gas" -- Inspection puts extra emphasis on the systems that can directly impact fuel mileage. Drivers will receive not only a written report of the vehicle's condition, but helpful driving tips for maximizing fuel efficiency.

About Subaru of America, Inc.

Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of nearly 600 dealers across the United States. Subaru makes the best-selling All-Wheel Drive car sold in America based on R.L. Polk & Co. new vehicle retail registration statistics calendar year-end 2007. In addition, Subaru boasts the most fuel efficient line-up of all-wheel drive products sold in the market today based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy standards. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. For additional information visit http://www.subaru.com.

     Contact:
     Heather Ward
     Subaru of America, Inc.
     856-488-5093
     hward@subaru.com

     David Biss
     Brushfire, Inc.
     973-871-1714
     dbiss@brushfireinc.com

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