Ed_T Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 The container doesn't indicate premix so you gotta mix it. It says to mix it at the top. Anyway that's how I'd interpret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Simpletons Posted January 8, 2006 Author Share Posted January 8, 2006 Thanks, I found out from some NASIOC folks and you're right it needs to be diluted 50/50. Already changed out the coolant and viola! Pretty sure I got all the air out and everything. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elej Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 ^I'd agree. Sounds like its concentrate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerami1981 Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 so is it determined you should only use subaru stuff, or can you use some stuff from the auto store that contains the 2 main chemicals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Been running nothing but Distilled water & 2 bottles or Royal Purple for 3mo.... Radiator still lokks brand new & the car runs much cooler:) Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenchan Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 had to add some coolant today on my 06. i have the factory subaru formula and did 50/50 with distilled water. you guys ever try these disposable funnels? these are awesome! http://www.griotsgarage.com/images/products/lg/44714_LG.jpg http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=44714 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deneb Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I've always heard that you should flush it down the toilet. It is biodegradable and the sewage treatment plants can easily handle it. Just keep it away from all of your pets. I don't think that's the case. IIRC engine coolant is nasty stuff and should be disposed of properly (i.e. not dumping down a storm drain or dumping down a sink or toilet). Also, I believe Subie recommends a bottle of their conditioner as well when replacing the coolant. Not sure if it's really needed or not, but it was about 5 bucks at the dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j255c Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 bumping, i just got my car back from the shop and the radiator assy had to get replaced. When i start up my car I hear water sounds like its swirling around on my dash. Is this from them possibly not burping the system when they put the new radiator + coolant in? Thanks, Jeff 06 TB EVO IX SE stock turbo monster subaru hater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyd2005 Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 The dealer did not follow the proper bleeding directions. I had the same problem with my '98 Outback. I had to rev the engine to get the air bubbles out. I would not drive it like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j255c Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 have a good linky on how to burp the coolant system? Why would u not drive it like this air bubbles make the coolant less effective? Thanks, Jeff 06 TB EVO IX SE stock turbo monster subaru hater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyd2005 Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 Here is the TSB warning dealers to properly follow the fill procedure. http://www.thel7.com/TSB/09-39-04.pdf Here is the section on refilling the coolant from the 2007 Legacy service manual. Note that the 2005 service manual that is floating around was published in 2004 before the TSB came out. I have a 2005 JDM manual published after the TSB and the coolant fill instructions match the 2007 USDM coolant fill directions.MSA5T0700A142914 Engine Coolant.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyd2005 Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 I would not drive it like that because the air bubbles are probably near the top of the engine. By the time the thermostat gets warm enough to open, the top of the engine might be too hot. I know some people put a funnel in the top filler and keep the funnel filled while running the engine. This seems to work. Since SOA decided to issue a TSB and revise the service manual, I would just follow the revised service manual. Notice how they give time limits. I think that is to prevent hot zones from forming due to air bubbles. BTW, don't forget to keep your heat in the full hot position. This is necessary to circulate coolant through the heater core. It's in the service manual. And your dealer should not have released the car to you when it so obviously had air bubbles in the cooling system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j255c Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 as in the thermostat in the car on full blast on the highest heat setting? 06 TB EVO IX SE stock turbo monster subaru hater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyd2005 Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 Yes, keep your climate control at its highest temperature setting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azca Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 where is the radiator cap on the filler tank side? is that different from the cap on top in the middle of the radiator? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006Specb122 Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 good stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006Specb122 Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 8.1 Quarts of coolant.... is that sound right? Going to Walmart within the hour to buy coolant... Got my Subaru conditioner today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 Wuki, how is the car running? Thinking of doing the red line water weter and Zypherhills. Should I use one or two watter weters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 2 wetters..... make sure you use distilled & not just spring or purified;) Make sure not to use ANY anti-freeze...... Still trying to find a header:( Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 2 wetters..... make sure you use distilled & not just spring or purified;) Make sure not to use ANY anti-freeze...... Still trying to find a header:( Trying to get a GB on the GReddy header. Also, think you can help me out on the flush thingie? Distilled? No Volvic nor Zypherhils? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caramall2 Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 2 wetters..... make sure you use distilled & not just spring or purified;) Make sure not to use ANY anti-freeze...... Still trying to find a header:( I know, old thread, but why did you say no anti-freeze? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006Specb122 Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 This was back in the hot months.... If you are racing.... OR IN THE SUMMER..... It is better not to use ANIT-FREEZE Red Line Watter Wetter and distilled water does a better job. I just usually do a mix. I'm not going to change my fluid several times throughout the year so I put one bottle of Watter Wetter then somd distilled water then some anti freeze. (Pike's Peak Anti Freeze) It doesn't get that cold in Northern California but I do head over to Reno once in a while where it can get in the 10-20 degree range so I keep some anti freeze in there. Hope that helps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradiso Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 I know, old thread, but why did you say no anti-freeze? He lives in Florida. You most definitely need to use anti freeze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j255c Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 i used prestone and just flushed my radiator its fine. 06 TB EVO IX SE stock turbo monster subaru hater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb175 Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Just did my coolant today along with steering and tranny/diff. for my 30K change i took it to an import place and it seems like they just put in good ole regular fluid. i put in the peak long life global. more of a goldish color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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