Every vehicle manufacturer, including Subaru has developed its own coolant or requires a distinct coolant that is unique to personal years and models. There are copious colors of coolants to aid distinguish each including purple green, yellow, blue, red, and orange.
What kind of coolant can I use in my Subaru?
If you own a 1990 to 2002 2.2l or a 1995 to 1999 DOHC 2.5l you can use just about any type of regular Green Antifreeze/coolant. You do not need to add any type of stop leak, I mean coolant conditioner, the service interval is every 30,000 or about every 2 years on average.
Can I use peak coolant in my Subaru?
Check to see that the Peak coolant is compatible with what you currently have in the system. Otherwise you will need to drain the block as well as the radiator and heater core, and flush the engines out to remove as much of the old coolant as possible.
Is Subaru Super coolant blue?
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 mix blue and green antifreeze Subaru?
It states that you can mix the SuperBlue Coolant with the old green coolant, but you must drain at 30,000 miles intervals. Straight SuperBlue coolant is good for over 100,000 mile drain intervals.
Does Subaru use blue coolant?
Most antifreeze is made with either ethylene glycol or propylene glycol. Subaru Super Coolant (the blue stuff) has ethylene glycol as does Subaru Long Life Coolant (the green stuff).
What kind of coolant does a 2011 Subaru take?
Peak 1 Gallon Yellow 50/50 Coolant/Antifreeze.
What Colour is Subaru Super coolant?
The Subaru Super Coolant is the orange juice you buy in the bottle, pour, and drink. The Long Life Coolant is the orange juice concentrate you have to mix with water before you want to drink it.
Is it OK to mix Hoat and OAT coolant?
HOAT coolants formulations are not compatible with OAT coolants because they do contain nitrites. They should not be mixed together.
Can you mix different color antifreeze?
It’s never a good idea to mix two different colors or types of antifreeze. Mixing two formulas won’t cause any dangerous reactions or explosions, but it could turn your coolant into a sludgy chemical mixture that won’t be able to flow properly through your cooling system. Don’t mix different colors of antifreeze.
Can you mix Subaru coolant with other coolant?
” “CAUTION: Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant, 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula (MS-9769) may not be mixed with any other type of antifreeze. Mixing of coolants other than specified (non-HOAT or other HOAT), may result in engine damage that may not be covered under the new vehicle warranty, and decreased corrosion protection.”
Where can I buy Subaru coolant?
RallySport Direct proudly carries plenty of genuine Subaru OEM components to allow the enthusiast to shop for their performance and OEM products all in one location. This coolant is specifically designed for your Subaru engine and components! This is the Subaru OEM Super Coolant.
What is Subaru long life coolant?
Genuine Subaru Long Life Coolant is a phosphate (non-amine) type and is specially formulated for all Subaru vehicles equipped with aluminum engines and radiators. Coolant of other types may not provide the proper protection to aid against corrosion of aluminum parts. If an equivalent must be used, make sure it is a phosphate (non-amine) type.
What color is Subaru antifreeze?
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.
What to do about coolant leak?
To fix an antifreeze leak, you’ll need the following items: Duct tape or wrap seal. Ground black pepper. A large, clean cardboard box. Radiator sealant. Razor blade.
