What kind of coolant does a 2008 Subaru Forester take?
Zerex 1 Gallon Blue 50/50 Coolant/Antifreeze.
Does Subaru require special coolant?
Every vehicle manufacturer, including Subaru has developed its own coolant or requires a distinct coolant that is unique to personal years and models. There are copious colors of coolants to aid distinguish each including purple green, yellow, blue, red, and orange.
How do I check the coolant in my Subaru Forester?
Subaru Forester: Checking the coolant level
- Check the coolant level on the outside of the reservoir while the engine is cool.
- If the level is close to or lower than the “LOW” level mark, add coolant up to the “FULL” level mark.
How much coolant does a 2008 Subaru Forester take?
One gallon bottle of coolant and a gallon of distilled water. I believe the system takes 7 quarts so you’ll have some left over.
Is antifreeze the same as coolant?
Well, antifreeze and engine coolant are similar, but not the same. Antifreeze is a concentrated, glycol-based liquid that must be diluted with water before use – at which point it is referred to as coolant. Engine coolant is a mixture of antifreeze and water, with a common ratio of 50:50.
What kind of coolant does a Subaru use?
Genuine Subaru SOA868V9270 Super Coolant.
Can you add water to Subaru coolant?
Don’t add any water, as it messes up the proportions. If adding a little coolant, only use straight blue, or 50/50 green and distilled water. Any water must be distilled. If you don’t have any of the right stuff to add, don’t add anything, unless the cold level is below the low mark.
What coolant goes in a Subaru?
How do I top up my Subaru coolant?
Procedure
- Allow your Subaru to cool down. Opening the radiator or coolant reservoir cap when the Subaru engine is hot can cause serious injuries.
- Pull the hood release under the dashboard.
- Locate the coolant reservoir and remove the cap.
- Add engine coolant to bring the level just below the Maximum mark.
Can you mix green and blue coolant Subaru?
Usually the coolant in Subarus is Blue. The green coolant found in your car could be a universal type. That is, no silicates, no phosphates, no nitrates. So adding the correct blue coolant would not do any harm.
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.
How often should I change the coolant in my Subaru?
If what is in your car is green it needs to be changed every 30k, and if blue every 60k, if you want to try and go 100k you do so at the real risk of repairs down the road. We have heard reports that some Dealers have stopped carrying the Green long life but at time of this writing it was still available from Subaru.
Which is the equivalent of Subaru coolant additive?
By the way, the guys at Peak are very familiar with Subaru, Subaru coolant and Subaru coolant additive. As far as I’m concerned, Peak Global Coolant is the equivalent of Subaru coolant . Click to expand… ^^^ this.