coolant? - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

M3n2c3 · 2008-05-17, 10:26 AM

I need to add some coolant to the reservoir, but I don't have time to go all the way to Michael Hohl's for OEM.

I've browsed stuff, more stuff, and even more stuff in the past, and though I have an idea of what I need, I'm still not really comfortable finding an appropriate replacement for OEM.

Can anyone suggest a brand that they've used and been pleased with?

Dean · 2008-05-17, 02:02 PM

It is summer. If all you need is some for the reservoir, just use distilled water.

I have not read the links, but if you need anti-freeze, today, almost anything is aluminum compatible, just make sure it says so. I can't imagine it needing something special. If it does, then Subaru has to provide it for free...

M3n2c3 · 2008-05-17, 02:13 PM

I picked up some Peak 50/50 universal. It also turns out that every time I looked at the reservoir, the engine wasn't completely cool, and I didn't really need to add some quite as badly as I thought.

Kevin M · 2008-05-17, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by M3n2c3

I shot coolant out of my overflowed reservoir tank.

Fixed for coded message.

M3n2c3 · 2008-05-18, 06:47 AM

No, but I realized what was going on only after I had spent $11 on coolant and a 15 minute trip to Kragen. That certainly would have been exciting, though.

cody · 2008-05-18, 10:32 PM

Yep, I just added some distilled water to mine the other day. Water's some good stuff. Plus, I've been scared into only using OEM coolant and never allowing anyone to use a flushing machine that could contaminate your fluid. I use OEM coolant and the OEM stopleak crap and 50% distilled water.

WRXlerate · 2008-06-04, 11:43 AM

I'm sold on the OEM too. And why not add the conditioner, it will only help. I did notice a bunch of Peak boxes in the parts dept. at Lithia, maybe that's what they use for normal service?? I don't know.

khail19 · 2008-06-13, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRXlerate

I'm sold on the OEM too. And why not add the conditioner, it will only help. I did notice a bunch of Peak boxes in the parts dept. at Lithia, maybe that's what they use for normal service?? I don't know.

They were probably from the cases of wiper fluid they get from Napa quite often. I'm pretty sure they use OEM coolant in the shop there.

Jeikun · 2008-06-14, 10:38 AM

So this one time, I was driving around... And then I parked... and then I guess a clamp came off a hose and sprayed coolant all over my engine... I replaced the hose and coolant and continued to drive...

>.>

cody · 2008-06-16, 09:59 AM

You should have replaced the clamp instead of the hose.

Jeikun · 2008-06-16, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by cody

You should have replaced the clamp instead of the hose.

Thats what I meant. >.<

2008-05-17, 10:26 AM	#1
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,888 Car: Current: 2014 Forester 2.5i Premium. Old: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP, long ago (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	coolant? I need to add some coolant to the reservoir, but I don't have time to go all the way to Michael Hohl's for OEM. I've browsed stuff, more stuff, and even more stuff in the past, and though I have an idea of what I need, I'm still not really comfortable finding an appropriate replacement for OEM. Can anyone suggest a brand that they've used and been pleased with? __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2008-05-17, 02:02 PM	#2
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	It is summer. If all you need is some for the reservoir, just use distilled water. I have not read the links, but if you need anti-freeze, today, almost anything is aluminum compatible, just make sure it says so. I can't imagine it needing something special. If it does, then Subaru has to provide it for free... __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2008-05-17, 02:13 PM	#3
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,888 Car: Current: 2014 Forester 2.5i Premium. Old: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP, long ago (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	I picked up some Peak 50/50 universal. It also turns out that every time I looked at the reservoir, the engine wasn't completely cool, and I didn't really need to add some quite as badly as I thought. __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2008-05-18, 06:47 AM	#5
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,888 Car: Current: 2014 Forester 2.5i Premium. Old: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP, long ago (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	No, but I realized what was going on only after I had spent $11 on coolant and a 15 minute trip to Kragen. That certainly would have been exciting, though. __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2008-05-18, 10:32 PM	#6
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Yep, I just added some distilled water to mine the other day. Water's some good stuff. Plus, I've been scared into only using OEM coolant and never allowing anyone to use a flushing machine that could contaminate your fluid. I use OEM coolant and the OEM stopleak crap and 50% distilled water. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2008-06-04, 11:43 AM	#7
WRXlerate EJ22 Real Name: John B. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Behind a brick wall. Posts: 471 Car: 02 Soccermom Wagon Class: "sleeper" Destroying V8 Egos 4 cylinders at a time	I'm sold on the OEM too. And why not add the conditioner, it will only help. I did notice a bunch of Peak boxes in the parts dept. at Lithia, maybe that's what they use for normal service?? I don't know.

2008-06-14, 10:38 AM	#9
Jeikun EJ22 Real Name: Jake Niedle Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Damonte Ranch Posts: 427 Car: 2006 WRX Limited Class: little to none	So this one time, I was driving around... And then I parked... and then I guess a clamp came off a hose and sprayed coolant all over my engine... I replaced the hose and coolant and continued to drive... >.>

2008-06-16, 09:59 AM	#10
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	You should have replaced the clamp instead of the hose. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

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