Do you have to use Subaru coolant?
You do not need to use the OE Subaru coolant, but the one you chose must be silicate and phosphate free. Traditional green coolant is loaded with silicates and is not recommended for our cars. Most “All makes. All models” coolant should be fine, but you have to read the back label to be sure.
Can you put green coolant in a 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’s the alternative to Subaru super coolant ( blue )?
Trying to change the coolant in my Forester 2011. Just wondering what alternative to Subaru super coolant you would use? The Subaru branded one is quite dear, so I thought might go for another cheaper brand available at your normal automotive retailers which do just as good job.
How long does the Subaru super coolant last?
Subaru is stating that the mixing of the new coolant with any other type of coolant will alter the protection capabilities of the new coolant, which Subaru claims will last 10 years before service is needed. The good and bad explained.
What kind of coolant does a Subaru WRX use?
The new 2008 Subaru WRX STI and all of the 2009 model year Subaru’s use a new type of coolant dubbed by Subaru as “Subaru Super Coolant”. This coolant is blue in color and every bottle has a big “S” in the middle and a red cape on it. According to Subaru the new Coolant must NOT be mixed with any other type of coolant.
Can you use generic coolant on a Subaru Outback?
In America the Subaru Dealers are typically not allowed to use Generic coolant. Its not realistic to ship chemicals to Canada I am afraid. Its really going to kill you that we charge $25.87 per gallon for the Subaru Long life (Green) and its not premixed. I am always amazed at what the Dealers in Canada seem to get away with.
Trying to change the coolant in my Forester 2011. Just wondering what alternative to Subaru super coolant you would use? The Subaru branded one is quite dear, so I thought might go for another cheaper brand available at your normal automotive retailers which do just as good job.
In America the Subaru Dealers are typically not allowed to use Generic coolant. Its not realistic to ship chemicals to Canada I am afraid. Its really going to kill you that we charge $25.87 per gallon for the Subaru Long life (Green) and its not premixed. I am always amazed at what the Dealers in Canada seem to get away with.
What kind of coolant can I use on my Subaru Forester?
Checked with SCA, they told me Nulon long life compatible with my forester..said it last 350k..what about that? The nulon blue coolant is Subaru blue compatible according to bottle. The oem Subaru coolant was hugely expensive compared to the oem blue coolant I purchase for my Honda. I went nulon for my Subaru.
How long does Subaru non long life coolant last?
Good for atleast 6 years. Using non long life coolant generally needs replacing after 2 years, so even though Subaru coolant is more know, consider the long term cost. Correct, best to take your time to flush the system before adding the new stuff. AVnoidea writes…