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Filling Of Engine Coolant

  1. Fill engine coolant into the radiator up to filler neck position.

    Coolant capacity (fill up to "FULL" level): 

    1. Non-turbo (AT) model:  Approx. 6.8 l (7.19 US qt, 5.98 Imp qt)
    2. Non-turbo (MT) model:  Approx. 6.9 l (7.29 US qt, 6.07 Imp qt)
    3. Turbo (AT) model:  Approx. 7.3 l (7.72 US qt, 6.42 Imp qt)
    4. Turbo (MT) model  Approx. 7.4 l (7.82 US qt, 6.51 Imp qt)
    NOTE: The Subaru Genuine Coolant containing antifreeze and anti-rust agents is especially made for Subaru engine, which has an aluminum crankcase. Always use Subaru Genuine Coolant, since other coolant may cause corrosion.
  2. Fill engine coolant into the reservoir tank up to FULL level.
    Fig 1: Filling Engine Coolant Into Reservoir Tank
    G00995537Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Warm-up the engine completely for more than 5 minutes at 2, 000 to 3, 000 rpm.
  4. If the engine coolant level drops in radiator, add engine coolant to filler neck position.
  5. If the engine coolant level drops from FULL level of reservoir tank, add engine coolant to FULL level.
  6. Attach the radiator cap and reservoir tank cap properly.
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