Got a jap import and I dont know what coolant was in it before apart from it looking orange which I know not all orange coolants are the same. Whats the best/safest coolant to use and also I gather I need some coolant conditioner aswell?

Thanks

 

Just get old school coolant, not OAT long life coolant, I bought some from GSF, was less than 15 quid for 5L delivered

 

Just make sure you use 50:50 with water, never fill with 100% antifreeze/coolant.

 

so i dont need to use any type of conditioner to protect the gasket?

and when you say old school coolant do you mean what ever the gsf has.

Is there not a supplier for genuine subaru coolant and conditioner?

 

As far as I know the coolant has conditioner mixed into it. Its not like propper old school stuff that ate rubber/silicon pipes. Most modern currently made coolants are perfectly fine for use. Halfords do the stuff I use, mixed with water 50:50.

 

Mine has green coolant in it but needs a little top up ... I just got some coolant from subaru but its blue ?? Anyone know if its ok to mix it if its just a little top up or should i just top up with water ?? Cheers


Also to the OP Your local Subaru should sell coolant for your model

 

Halfords also sell the green antifreeze it's called comma xstream

 

Use distiller water to dilute preferably as well, old school coolant is ethylene glycol and needs replacing every 2 years