How do I add coolant to my Subaru Forester?

How do I add coolant to my Subaru Forester?

Procedure

1. Allow your Subaru to cool down. Opening the radiator or coolant reservoir cap when the Subaru engine is hot can cause serious injuries.
2. Pull the hood release under the dashboard.
3. Locate the coolant reservoir and remove the cap.
4. Add engine coolant to bring the level just below the Maximum mark.

What kind of antifreeze does a Subaru Forester take?

Prestone 50/50 Coolant/Antifreeze.

How do you check antifreeze in a Subaru Forester?

Subaru Forester: Checking the coolant level

1. Check the coolant level on the outside of the reservoir while the engine is cool.
2. If the level is close to or lower than the “LOW” level mark, add coolant up to the “FULL” level mark.

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.

Is it OK to mix Subaru super coolant?

Like the others have said, yes, it’s OK to mix the two Subaru coolants, but you should know that mixing the new blue “Super” coolant with the older green one will drop the service-life of your coolant down to that of the green. Thus, if at all possible, use the blue.

What kind of antifreeze can I use on my Subaru?

But you can use whatever you want to “Top it of” IMHO The conditioneer is a stop-leak. It won’t “Fix” the problem with your leaking heads but it sounds like yours aren’t too bad yet. Hi. I was told by my local Sub.

Why does my Subaru engine keep running out of coolant?

In this situation, the coolant repeatedly needs replenishing, despite there being no trace of oil or fluid on the ground. The likely reason is that coolant is being sucked into the head gasket and ejected from the exhaust.