This document provides instructions for replacing the engine coolant in a Subaru vehicle. It is a multi-step process that involves draining the old coolant, filling the system with new Subaru Super Coolant, and bleeding air from the system. The instructions specify lifting the vehicle, draining the coolant from the radiator and reservoir tank, filling the system back up with new coolant, running the engine to circulate the coolant and bleed air, and checking coolant levels during and after the process. Proper coolant and procedures are important to prevent corrosion and ensure the cooling system functions properly.
This document provides instructions for replacing the engine coolant in a Subaru vehicle. It is a multi-step process that involves draining the old coolant, filling the system with new Subaru Super Coolant, and bleeding air from the system. The instructions specify lifting the vehicle, draining the coolant from the radiator and reservoir tank, filling the system back up with new coolant, running the engine to circulate the coolant and bleed air, and checking coolant levels during and after the process. Proper coolant and procedures are important to prevent corrosion and ensure the cooling system functions properly.
This document provides instructions for replacing the engine coolant in a Subaru vehicle. It is a multi-step process that involves draining the old coolant, filling the system with new Subaru Super Coolant, and bleeding air from the system. The instructions specify lifting the vehicle, draining the coolant from the radiator and reservoir tank, filling the system back up with new coolant, running the engine to circulate the coolant and bleed air, and checking coolant levels during and after the process. Proper coolant and procedures are important to prevent corrosion and ensure the cooling system functions properly.
This document provides instructions for replacing the engine coolant in a Subaru vehicle. It is a multi-step process that involves draining the old coolant, filling the system with new Subaru Super Coolant, and bleeding air from the system. The instructions specify lifting the vehicle, draining the coolant from the radiator and reservoir tank, filling the system back up with new coolant, running the engine to circulate the coolant and bleed air, and checking coolant levels during and after the process. Proper coolant and procedures are important to prevent corrosion and ensure the cooling system functions properly.
The SUBARU Super Coolant contains anti-freeze A: REPLACEMENT and anti-rust agents, and is especially made for WARNING: Subaru engines with an aluminum cylinder block. Always use SUBARU Super Coolant, since other The radiator is of the pressurized type. Do not coolant may cause corrosion. attempt to open the radiator cap immediately after the engine has been stopped. 10) Close the radiator cap, and start the engine. Race 5 to 6 times at 3,000 rpm or less, then stop CAUTION: the engine. (Complete this operation within 40 sec- Be careful not to spill the engine coolant on ex- onds.) haust pipe to prevent it from emitting smoke or 11) Wait for one minute after the engine stops, then fire. If the engine coolant adheres, wipe it off open the radiator cap. If the engine coolant level completely. drops, add engine coolant into radiator up to the fill- 1) Lift up the vehicle. er neck position. 2) Remove the under cover. 12) Perform the procedures 10) and 11) again. 3) Place a container under radiator drain pipe. 13) Install the radiator cap and reservoir tank cap 4) Remove the radiator drain cock to drain engine properly. coolant into container. 14) Start the engine and operate the heater at max- imum hot position and the blower speed setting to “LO”. 15) Run the engine at 2,000 rpm or less until radia- tor fan starts and stops. NOTE: • Be careful with the engine coolant temperature gauge to prevent overheating. • If the radiator hose becomes harden with the pressure of engine coolant, air bleeding operation CO-00248 seems to be almost completed. 5) For quick draining, open the radiator cap. 16) Stop the engine and wait until the engine cool- ant temperature lowers to 30°C (86°F) or less. NOTE: 17) Open the radiator cap. If the engine coolant lev- Be careful not to spill coolant on the floor. el drops, add engine coolant into the coolant filler 6) Drain the coolant from reservoir tank. tank up to the filler neck position and the reservoir 7) Tighten the radiator drain cock securely after tank to “FULL” level. draining coolant. 18) Install the radiator cap and reservoir tank cap 8) Pour cooling system conditioner through the fill- properly. er neck. 19) Set the heater setting to maximum hot position Cooling system protective agent: and the blower speed setting to “LO” and start the Cooling system conditioner (Part No. engine. Perform racing at 3,000 rpm or less. If the SOA345001) flowing sound is heard from the heater core, repeat 9) Fill engine coolant into the reservoir tank up to the procedures from step 10). “FULL” level. Recommended engine coolant: Refer to “RM” section. <Ref. to RM-4, COOL- ANT, RECOMMENDED MATERIALS, Recom- mended Materials.> Coolant capacity (fill up to “FULL” level): Refer to the “SPC” section. <Ref. to SPC-3, CAPACITY, TRIBECA.>