Engine Coolant: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Subaru Outback and 2015 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Do not use water instead of coolant.
Refer to the recommended engine coolant. <Ref. to COOLANT , RECOMMENDED MATERIALS, Recommended Materials.>

Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Make sure the engine coolant level in the reservoir tank is between "FULL" and "LOW" when the engine is cold.
NOTE: If the engine coolant level drops, make sure that there are no engine coolant leakage, and add engine coolant to the "FULL" line.

Fig 1: Checking Engine Coolant Level
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the radiator cap and make sure that the radiator is filled with engine coolant up to the filler neck position.