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Engine Coolant: Inspection

CAUTION:
  • The engine coolant is pressurized when it is hot. Wait until engine coolant cools down before proceeding the work.
  • If the engine coolant is spilt over the engine, exhaust pipe or the under cover, completely wipe it off to avoid emission of smoke or causing a fire.

Engine coolant: 

Refer to "RECOMMENDED MATERIALS" for engine coolant. Ref. to RECOMMENDED MATERIALS>GREASE>ENGINE COOLANT .

Engine coolant concentration: 

Refer to "ADJUSTMENT" for the recommended engine coolant concentration. Ref. to COOLING (H4DO)>ENGINE COOLANT>ADJUSTMENT .

NOTE: The SUBARU Super Coolant contains anti-freeze and anti-rust agents, and is especially made for Subaru engines with an aluminum cylinder block. Be sure to use SUBARU Super Coolant, since other coolant may cause corrosion  .
  1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
  2. Check the engine coolant amount, and add the engine coolant if the coolant level is low.
    NOTE: If it is necessary to add the coolant, make sure that there are no engine coolant leaks  .
    1. Make sure the engine coolant level in the reservoir tank is between "FULL" and "LOW" with the engine in a cold condition.
    2. Open the radiator cap and make sure that the radiator is filled with the engine coolant up to its filler neck position.