Changing the coolant
Always add genuine Subaru cooling sys-
tem conditioner whenever the coolant is
replaced.
Change the engine coolant and add gen-
uine Subaru cooling system conditioner
using the following procedures according
to the maintenance schedule in the "War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet".
1. Remove the under cover.
2.5-liter models
1) Drain plug
3.0-liter models
1) Drain plug
2. Place a proper container under the
drain plug and loosen the drain plug.
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3. Loosen the radiator cap to drain the
coolant from the radiator. Then drain the
coolant from the reserve tank. Tighten the
drain plug securely.
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Never attempt to remove the radia-
tor cap until the engine has been
shut off and has cooled down com-
pletely. Since the coolant is under
pressure, you may suffer serious
burns from a spray of boiling hot
coolant when the cap is removed.
Maintenance and service
4. Install the under cover.
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Non-turbo models
1) Fill up to here
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Turbo models
1) Fill up to here
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