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Filling Of Engine Coolant

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  1. Pour cooling system conditioner through the filler neck.

    Cooling system protective agent: COOLING SYSTEM CONDITIONER (Part No. SOA635071) 

  2. Pour engine coolant into the radiator up to the filler neck position.

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

    MT model: 6.4 lambda (6.8 US qt, 5.6 Imp qt) 

    AT model: 6.3 lambda (6.7 US qt, 5.5 Imp qt) 

    NOTE: The SUBARU Genuine Coolant containing antifreeze and anti-rust agents is especially made for SUBARU engine, which has an aluminum crank-case. Always use SUBARU Genuine Coolant, since other coolant may cause corrosion.
  3. Fill engine coolant into the reservoir tank up to "FULL" level.
    Fig 1: Filling Engine Coolant Into Reservoir Tank Up To "Full" Level
    G03828155Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Warm-up the engine completely for more than five minutes at 2, 000 to 3, 000 RPM.
  5. If the engine coolant level drops in radiator, add engine coolant to filler neck position.
  6. If the engine coolant level drops from "FULL" level of reservoir tank, add engine coolant to "FULL" level.
  7. Attach the radiator cap and reservoir tank cap properly.