What kind of coolant does a Subaru Forester take?
Antifreeze/Coolant Prestone 1 Gallon Yellow 50/50 Coolant/Antifreeze.
What Colour is Subaru coolant?
If you own a 1999 to 2008 SOHC 2.5l you should use the O.E. Subaru Long Life Coolant that is green in color pictured below. If you have not had the Head Gaskets replaced or they were done at the Dealer you should also use the Cooling system conditioner as well.
Can you mix Subaru coolant?
It must be mixed 50/50. In late 2008/ early 2009 Subaru switched over to blue “Long Life Super Coolant” good for 11 years/137,500 miles on the factory fill, and 6 years/75,000 miles on the second fill.
Can I use Prestone coolant in my Subaru?
Yes. Prestone’s Coolant/Antifreeze is guaranteed to be compatible with all cars, vans or light trucks. Thanks to its unique and patented formula, Prestone Coolant/Antifreeze remains the only coolant on the market that can be mixed with another product within the cooling system without causing damage.
Is it bad to mix green and blue coolant?
You should not mix two different kinds of antifreeze together, because they boil at different temperatures and freeze at different temperature too.
What kind of coolant does a Subaru Forester use?
Your Forester’s cooling system was filled with water and Subaru’s Long Life Super Coolant at the factory. This blue elixir is supposed to last 11 years or 137,500 miles. I think it’s OK to top off with distilled water, but more serious fills may require purchasing a a jug of the 50:50 coolant mix from Subaru.
What kind of coolant does a Subaru Outback use?
If you own a 1999 to 2008 SOHC 2.5l you should use the O.E. Subaru Long Life Coolant that is green in color pictured below. If you have not had the Head Gaskets replaced or they were done at the Dealer you should also use the Cooling system conditioner as well.
When to top off cold coolant in Subaru?
Once the cold coolant level drops down to the reservoir’s “Low” mark, you should top it off to the “Full” mark. See OM Section 11, Maintenance, pages 11-13 and -14 for specific guidance.