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.
What causes a Subaru 2.5L engine to leak coolant?
Faulty chemistry and corrosion are a common problem on older 2.5L models, in which coolant tends to leak from the left–side cylinder. This problem has largely decreased since Subaru added ground straps, which protect the most vulnerable part of the head gasket.
How to drain the block on a Subaru Outback?
The usual way to drain the block is to remove the thermostat cover, but it appears in your other thread (“Engine undercover bolts rusted shut. Help!”) that this may not be possible in your case. What I’d do to remove the flush chemical is refill the radiator with water, drive around for 15 minutes]
When to change the oil on a Subaru Outback?
This is especially true when Subaru changed the oil change requirements to maintain warranty coverage on all Turbo models to 3750 miles instead of the Fantasy that is 7k interval oil changes that was printed in the owner’s manual.
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.
What kind of problem does a 2008 Subaru Outback have?
Coolent leaks at the heads of the engine maintained by conditioner. 2008 Head gasket leaks at 68000 miles needed replacing. wire harness broke to tail lights.
How to check radiator cap pressure in Subaru Outback?
Using clean water and a brush, thoroughly clean the valve (inner and outer surface) and the valve seal surface. Check the radiator cap valve opening pressure using a radiator cap tester to insure the cap is within specification (refer to the applicable Subaru Service Manual).
How to drain and replace coolant in a Subaru?
-Place bucket under water pump, remove upper radiator hose at radiator end, run garden hose into hose to “flush” dirt and remaining old coolant from the engine. -Run garden hose into upper radiator pipe to “flush” dirt and old coolant from the radiator. -Reinstall radiator hose.
These coolant systems expand quite a bit and the overflow tank doesn’t hold that much. The wiper tank should have given you a warning light its level was low. Fill it with Rain-X washer fluid. Are you sure it is low? I remember my wrx would be near low one day and then the next it would be near full.
Where can I get antifreeze for my Subaru Outback?
A search for “Asian Blue Antifreeze” or “Subaru Super Blue Antifreeze” should answer your questions. BTW: Any Subaru dealership would be happy to top it of for FREE anytime during the warantee. A search for “Asian Blue Antifreeze” or “Subaru Super Blue Antifreeze” should answer your questions.
What kind of coolant does a Subaru XT use?
So just realized the new XT is low on coolant and the dealership apparently failed to check that before it hit the lot. Do these 2020’s use the blue or green Subaru coolant? Oh and the wiper reservoir was about bone dry too… A search for “Asian Blue Antifreeze” or “Subaru Super Blue Antifreeze” should answer your questions.
What kind of coolant is Subaru peak global?
Peak Global is 100% phosphate and silicate free. Virtually ALL coolants manufactured for the past few DECADES are non-amine. Therefore, nobody lists non-amine on their coolant bottles. The ingredients in Subaru and Peak Global are identical except for minor differences in the anti-corrosion package.