Subaru Coolant Replacement
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- Опубліковано 3 лип 2024
- Overview of replacing engine coolant in my 2002 Subaru Outback L.L.Bean.
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Your camera angles, snap on tools, no talking just concise thought out captions....you kick ass man thanks. I have used primarily your videos to replace on my 06 obk front hub/bearings, front control arms, side links, transfer case seal and drive shaft (3 times), flush my coolant, power steering flush, ac clutch replacement, both power belts....and a lot more haha. I owe you for saving me literally HOURS AND HOURS of labor when its $125 an hour now in my area for mechanics.
My man, this is exactly what I needed. Just picked up a $1300 Subaru Legacy Outback 1998 as a project car. Officially subscribed!
Hey mate - I purchased a 2001 Subaru Outback and worked on for 18 months. Got it on April 1 2021 and only 4 months ago I got it registrated. Hope your project goes great...Mine runs awesome now!!!
Just followed along with this video on my 2000 outback with the ej25 and the whole process was made super easy due to your advice. Thank you so much!
Just did change my coolant and thermostat in my 03 Legacy Wagon , got everything I needed by watching your videos , thank you !!!
You're welcome. 👍🏻
So I probably looked through your video numerous of times to do a drain just like this for a 2011 subaru outback 3.6r 5eat trans. The drain plug for the coolant was way to tight space wise to get to. Without using a torque wrench I pulled the inner hose on the oil cooler closest to the exhaust manifold. Was incredibly easy. After following the rest of the video it was a piece of cake. Just want to say thank you and to also help others with similar make model and year as my car.
Thank you for your service. I am learning about the the care & feeding of Toyota's 2..4L, 2AZ-FE, 02-06, engine. Head gasket issues similar to a Cadillac NorthStar engine. Your discussion of Subaru head gasket management has been helpful.
Thank you! First time subaru owner of a 99 forster S with 32k miles an I want to keep it prestine! Thank you for all the detailed work! Love the no chit chat, Subscribed!!
I just bought my first Subaru Outback 2007 ,(130k) love it ,great automobile ,your video encourage me to do it my self !!
Thank you and keep posting those things we need to take care on our great Subarus!!!
That was an expensive outback holy crap
@@christianlafavre1146130 k miles idiot
Awesome as always. Please keep them coming. You are doing great job Sir.
Thank you.
another great video to add to my knowledge bank. new rad going in the Tribeca next week! thanks Rob !
Can't thank you enough for your professional videos.
Would love a video about the newer style FB engines and a coolant change. Perhaps even a thermostat change.
Thanks again for the DIY vids. Changed out our 2013 Outback 4 cyl CVT model's coolant and thermostat this weekend. I think some coolant from the thermostat must have pooled on top of the exhaust as it smoked coolant during the warm-up afterward. I thought I had a coolant leak and took off the under body plastic again to recheck the torque of the two bolts on the thermostat housing. Everything seemed fine and smoking discontinued. replaced about 1.7 gallons
Changed the heater hoses on my Mitsubishi and flushed core, same as you saw coolant steam and stopped but was only spillage.
THIS is what I've been looking for. Thank you
Excellent video, thanks for taking the time to share. Cheers
Well this was satisfying to watch
Must be nice working in South Carolina outside rust belt. One of bolts for my reservoir bottle was seized. No way it was coming apart. Ended up snapping it off and drilling out the insert which turned into a whole project on its own. Heat from drilling it ended up melting plastic around insert and it came out on its own drilled the insert out and used it as a spacer and secured the bottle with a #6 nut , bolt and washer. The plastic was left very thin on the fan shroud around where the overfill bottle bolts on and broke so required some pb weld to correct. For anyone working in rust belt or Canada, I would strongly suggest spraying down all the fasteners required to do this job with a good penetrant everyday for several days to a week prior to attempting this job. Trust me it’ll save you a bunch of hassle on something that should be simple.
Happy new year MrSubaru to you and your family! Hope 2019 if full of great videos just like this
Thank you. Same to you and yours.
Great vid! Super helpful! Like you, I found the plugs to be quite tight. I used a brass brush to clean the plug threads before applying teflon tape. Additionally, I cut the tape 3/4 length wise to reduce the amount of material as there isn't a ton of room on the threads. I didn't do that at first and experienced quite a bit of squeeze-out using standard width tape.
Man thank you so much for showing the step-by-step on this! I wouldn't be as brave but please chock your wheels. The car community needs more content from you to stop them from banging their heads haha
I only needed 1:30 but good video for the rest of you. I saw that under there when i did my oil but wasn't paying enough attention. I was more pissed that i needed an extractor to remove my oil drain plug to figure out what anything else was. Not only was it a circle, but they used an impact to put it in. I really wanna know who hired those guys.
I started filling my coolant and didn't realize i didn't need so much so now i need to drain some out. Don't want it to find its way out somewhere.
Great video, as always. I couldn't help but notice how clean your battery was. I clean mine regularly and although it is a relatively new battery, I have build up especially where the large caps are located on the top.
I think build up can be from over or undercharging. You can have your alternator and battery checked to make sure it’s in the right voltage range while the alternator is off and when the vehicle is running.
You can clean remove and clean the battery with baking soda and water mixture to neutralize the acid.
Then when dry, add battery lubricant to the terminal posts to prevent corrosion if you haven’t already.
I don’t know that much so I hope that helps if any
The more I learn y o service the more I love my subaru.
Very helpful video. Just as an aside coolant from the overflow reservoir can be removed more quickly by using a piece of clear, flexible 1/2" tube as a syphon about 4 feet long. Pre-fill the tube with water. Pinch off one end. Insert the other end of the tube into the reservoir. Drop the free end into a bucket. The water will start the syphon going. And all the fluid in the reservoir will be extracted.
When I did the head gaskets on the 04 Forester, I had no issues with air in system, but with the 06 Outback, it started to overheat. I didn't have no spill funnel, but a large funnel fit on ( jammed in) and worked to purge air.
At 19:23 it's like so obvious that you put the left over good coolant into the overflow reservoir, but it took this video for me to realize. Lol Great informative video especially about the hex bit socket size for the engine drain plugs. Cheers!
Putting the left over good coolant into the overflow reservoir, when I do my flush and replacement, that's my plan...LoL.
Hi from Australia, Like watching your videos, Love me Subaru's. 👍
I did the timing belt with your video assistance. I did not drain the engine block of coolant by removing the plugs - on the 2010 Forester, one of the plugs is under the exhaust. You would have to remove it diagonally. Not sure how one would go about it. On refill, it only took 1.5 gallons of coolant + conditioner.
Another job well done. 😎👍
Freakin sweet im about 2 weeks away from replacing my coolant aswell as an oil change to my legacy
Michael Knowles same haha but an outback
Gotta love quality Subaru body paint!
Can you confirm that nm torques are the same for a ez36 as
on the ez30 (54nm) on the block drain. Your videos are on point, thank you.
You should do a video on avcs solenoids and banjo bolts! Not sure if the NA subarus have the banjo bolts though. Love the videos!
excelente video, saludos desde chile
Thanks you for your vid. Very helpful. I subscribe. Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭
Wow Now That's Roughing it ! lol Working OUTSIDE in an old broken up stone Driveway , I thought I had it rough , Working in my Nice Smooth concrete floor shop with out a lift ! Great Video , but you needn't be Shy about Describing your work too , as you proceed helps to understand methods and guidance .
Thanks !
Pro tip: disconnect top radiator hose and slowly refill coolant into hose until it won’t take anymore then reconnect and top off.. eliminates air pockets.
Thank you 👍
I've changed coolant on my 2008 SpecB, never took off drain plug for the engine as I was too much of a wuss! After refilling (5L) and starting up and waiting for bubbles to go I'm getting no hot air in the AC at all, I suspect air lock or something. The temperature needle is half way. I did leave it running quite a while but still no warm air.
Updated... So I moved the car from drive way to power wash the tarmac mess and the hot air looks to be back. It's late but tomorrow I need to fill up the resivor tank as it's empty. Hopefully that should do it. I think 2 litres was still in the engine as I never removed the hex nut but it's still in a much better condition than what was taken out
Thanks for such an excellent video, very detailed. Are there drain plugs on 2015 Subaru outback?. Searched but did not find them.
I haven't done the engine block drain plugs before. I've used the radiator hose connections instead. I'll try your method next time.
Yea, draining the radiator only gets part of the coolant out. Old coolant will remain in the engine block, as seen by the amount of coolant that came out when I removed the block plug.
11:38 pink rag has left the chat 😂
On a O.R.B fitting there is no need for teflon tape. The threads dont do the sealing. The oring does. Only use tape on pipe threads.
Thumbs up to you Mr Subaru. I'll remember this next time I flush/fill. It's been 90° every day since I changed it and no problems so I don't think the distilled water will matter much but I'm pissed, forgive my rant. I just changed the radiator in my 07 2.5i. I watched 4 videos about flushing coolant twice over during the time I was waiting for the parts to come in. 2 of them were Subaru specific, but none of them mentioned the drain plugs in the block and this video doesn't show up in my recommended till 4 days after I do it? After my searches on both UA-cam and Google? 🖕 Your algorithm UA-cam.
I ironically saw them while I was under my car and said "hmm wonder what thats for" cuz it even looks like a drain plug!
Howdy! Love all the Subaru content! Thanks for putting it up for us. Have been in love with my 2003 ez30d outback (220k miles (2nd owner)) for the last 3 years and have had very little to no issues. Recently I've noticed the temperature creep slightly above the 9 o'clock position. I'm replacing the thermostat and doing a coolant flush today. I've also noticed a slight bubbling in the coolant reservoir when the engine is hot but off. Is it normal to see small bubbles in the coolant reservoir at all? Or should it fill back up without bubbles? Thanks!
Thanks MR Subaru.
You’re excellent content and informational video is extremely helpful!!! Just did as presented on 1998 Legacy Outback and, all is well!!! It has 211k... think I’ll be doing a break fluid change soon as it’s looking rather darker than it should. Previous owner didn’t maintain her much if at all. You have any videos applicable for my year and make? Please let me know and, ALL THE BEST AND PLEASE KEEP MAKING GREAT INFORMATIVE VIDEOS!!!THANK YOU 🙏!!!
I have a video on brake fluid replacement on a 2002 Outback, same procedure.
@@MrSubaru1387 Thank you Sir! Will look it up now👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Why no coolant came out when first two engine block plugs were open? Thanks
Wow this is so much more thorough than many other videos on how to do this. I really appreciate your attention to detail! Also, about how much coolant did you use on the H6? Would 2 gallons be enough?
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, 2 should cover the job.
My 2005 Outback 3.0R uses about 1 and 1/2 gallons.
Thanks for you video.
I have a 2010 Subaru Forester, based on owner manual says just to drain coolant from radiator. Is this correct ? Any suggestions please. Many thanks
Thanks 😊
Thanks a lot!
can you do this without the diagnosis tools to monitor the thermostat opening and closing ? by maybe just letting the engine gently idle away for 10 minutes after draining and replacing coolant ?
Thank You!
you should make a NEW video on how to do a coolant flush & thermostat replacement on an ej 4cyl!!!
Looking to do the coolant replacement for the first time on my '17 Legacy 3.6R. Should the process be basically the same on the EZ36 engine? And if it's first replacement would you recommend a distilled water flush at all?
Wanted to do this today and realized front catalytic converter is in the way. I wouldn't mind taking it off, but would feel kinda bad putting that rusty and suspect cat back on there. Debating whether or not to gst a new one
Awesome video. I also just watched your water crosspipe gasket replacement video. Super helpful.
One question: is draining via thermostat removal acceptable, or should i also ensure futher drainage by removing block drain plug? 2015 Outback 2.5.
Again, I've watched several of your videos and always learn alot. Definitely subscribed.
Hello, is is ok to just add coolant to the reservoir if it is low? Or do you need to do the whole radiator.
I just found out that those conditioners clogs up the radiator.
I did the heater and keeping the rpm at 2-3k several times over the span of 30 minutes. Bubbles stopped but would come up after turning off the car. Is that normal?
Thanks for showing us how to replace Coolant on the Outback. I guess the newer Outback drain plug should locate somewhere else instead. How can we find this drain plug in a newer vehicle?
I have a Crosstrek 2015 Premium and Coolant replacement is about due soon. I have not able to figure out where is the Coolant drain plug on the Engine block. Could you give me a hint where its location? Should there be a label on the plug? All I know it's the
Part Number: 11024AA141.
Thank you in advance.
Wow never nu thr was a plug down thr, must for a perfect drainage. I will be doing some subaru sewage drainage this spring.
A couple of questions...
1) Can you drain the block by just removing the thermostat?
2) Is the block empty of coolant when you start engine after filling with new coolant... until thermostat opens?
Hello. Drained/filled coolant. Changed thermostat in the process. After starting the car, the temp gauge goes up quickly. Could it be due to bubbles or a bad thermostat? It was not a Subaru stat...Thank you.
I got a 2006 subaru wrx. If I don't drain coolant from the engine block will it cause harm to my engine? The coolant was green but I'm replacing it with blue zerex coolant?
Hello,
First, thank you for sharing all those informative/well made videos. Question? Where can I buy a repair manual for an Outback 2010 (hard copy)?
Probably a Subaru dealer
Thanks as always. I was wondering if you think the head gasket issue was exasperated by unchanged coolant? I know coolant ph changes as it ages and acidic coolant sitting on the flat heads can’t help, but I am no expert.
It was. Not changing coolant regularly does shorten service life on the head gaskets.
Hey Mr Subaru
Have you noticed that the newer Subaru's coolant tend to run lower. I've read per service manual that the coolant should be replaced after 6 years/150,000kms. My wife's 2015 Impreza has only 38,000kms. After a long drive today, the coolant was at low. When cold reservoir looks nearly empty. I've seen people with this as well. Should I just get some super life coolant?
I've owned a pair of those ramps for decades and you always have a "feel" when your slowly inching the gas/car up but somehow a few weeks ago, I overcompensated and went OFF the end of the ramps. That little 7" drop of falling to the ground actually slammed my head into the ceiling and jarred my back. Talk about a Three Stooges type of situation, ugh!
Thanks for the rest of the picture...
When watching I thought dang what if you went to far to fast when driving up those ramps 😮
Thanks for this video. Getting ready to change out my radiator fluid. Question. Have you ever used or recommend a radiator flush additive prior to changing out the fluid? Used to do this periodically on all my old Detroit built cars/trucks.
OH yes one last question those coolant plugs on the block is that a necessary process on 2013 legacy w/ 2.5I premium, or do those even exist on that year. THANK YOU FOR YOU KNOWLEDGE VERY HELPFUL..
Commenting on this so I get a notification when somebody who knows responds
Do you recommend proactively replacing the thermostat whenever doing a coolant change?
Is there a drain plug on most models of subaru at the engine? I have a outback 2010 EJ25 series. Wondering where it might be if it's in a similar location?
How to make sure you don’t have any bubble trapped in the engine block. Is the temp sensor measure the temp in the engine or somewhere else?
What am i missing out on when i dont do the coolant conditioner?
Great video. I just purchased a 2002 Outback and I'm going to replace all filters and fluids so of course I rewatched this video. What does the coolant conditioner do? I don't believe I have any external or internal leaks so is not adding the conditioner detrimental? And why didn't you replace the thermostat when you had the system drained? Thanks for the great videos on Subarus!
I believe the conditioner is to keep it from eating your head gaskets.
It's restickered stop leak.
As an alternative to removing the drain bolt at 4:46, will removing only thermostat also drain the coolant completely from the engine block?
i have the same question
ARGH! Thought I was doing great until final step, when the Foz (2014 Ltd 2.5i) only took 1 gallon of coolant and refused any more. I must not have waited long enough during final draining phase, so now have 1 gal. of water mixed with 1 gal. of Sub Sup 50/50 in there.
Trying to decide best face-save maneuver: (1) Drive it a few days and order some Sub Sup Concentrate to add, or (2) Start all over, or (3) Let the de-facto 25/75 mix stay in there indefinitely (Southeast Louisiana driving).
Feeling like a chump letting a rainstorm scare me into hurrying as I must have. :-/ Went back and rewatched 0:00 - 6:30 only to realize I hadn't seen or removed those large ports you did!
Super coolant only comes premixed. There is no straight power, non-diluted. Did you pull the engine block drain?
@@MrSubaru1387 Naw, I screwed up that part. Next round I'll at least pull the lower hose and thermostat to drain block(s). Hearing mixed signals about wrestling with the actual 14mm hex ones (x3).
But, hey, yeah, I see Sub Sup Concentrate on Amazon here 504.la/2PfOxOa
Thank you this is very clear and helpful. Does anyone happen to know the torque specs for the 2005 WRX upper and radiator hoses? I even have the software Subaru uses to perform repairs but I cannot find this specification. If you have ever used the system it is not exactly intuitive, so I might just be looking in the wrong folders.
I have a 2009 outback without climate control. I have heat only on drivers side but not passenger side. How do I fix that. Thank you
Thank you so much. If I could make 1 suggestion. Wrap the pipe thread in the other direction so as you tighten it, you dont unthread the plumbers tape.
Yeah. I changed it on install off camera after I noticed what I did.
do u need to remove the exhaust manifold to drain the coolant ? it appears removed in the shot
I have 03 forester xs with green coolant. I always believe in having extra stuff on hand I bought this vehicle used the coolant looks great but now I don't know what type of green coolant to have in the house of course free diluted for that just what if in case thank you
I have seen the Video about the coolant conditioner. I also asked the dealer if the conditioner is required on a 2010 3.6L. The answer I received is no. Please let me know your opinion. Thanks.
After you leave . Dealer orders in parts for h6 gasket job 😂😁
As someone who's experiencing gasket weepage, I would argue the "optional" coolant conditioner isn't optional, haha
Which year and model do you have?
My AT Oil light came on after a change. Do you think that’s a bubble in the system? Have you heard of or seen this happening?
Great video, but will this also work on a 1993 EJ22 Legacy sedan (non-turbo)?
I will check, but does my engine also have engine block drains? Thank you! 😊👍
What was the answer and results 😮
Should this be done after changjng the radiator?
And
Should i use 50/50 coolant or full strength coolant?
I love your video
I have a question
Is the same thing on subaru legacy gt 2002 2.5?
How many miles should an OEM thermastat last? I use long life and the conditioner by the way.
Great video my man. One question, whats the difference in super coolant and long life coolant? I think this older model takes long life and newer models are super coolant? Anyway great video
I was wandering of thr is such thing as subaru coolant too.
So I’ve been struggling with my Outback overheating. I did all this the thermostat opened twice but then I drive and it overheats. I have a new oem radiator cap. At my wits end help subaruguy
Thank-you for including the removal of the 14mm hex plug, this is something that most people don't cover in these 'Subaru Coolant Flush' videos. I see videos where people drain coolant from the radiator then refill it with distilled water and run the car for a few thermostat openings with the heater on, then empty the radiator again and fill the car with brand new coolant. Am I right with my understanding that doing this is incorrect? without removing the distilled water from the block and the radiator, there will still be distilled water in the engine block and after adding the new coolant, the end result is going to be a watered down version because the distilled water was not fully drained? In your video A LOT of coolant came directly out of the block after the radiator was already empty. It just seems absurd to me that people don't know about it, this might be the only Subaru video including this information.
@Hello World if you did the job, can you provide any updates?
Hello World how’d it go? I’m about to give it a shot but worried about locating the correct place of the engine block drain plug
Yep good info. I’m draining my coolant at present using radiator plug and undoing various hoses. My 6 holds almost 7 litres and I can only remove 4 without using the engine block drain plug.!! Will get 14 mm hex to do job correctly. Cheers.👍
I found that both plugs were easy to find, but blocked by the exhaust. It wasn’t worth it to me to drain it out. I realized later that the next best thing would have been to pull out the thermostat which is quite accessible. I believe that would have gotten out a fair amount. In the end, antifreeze is pretty cheap, so if you do this twice or repeat every other year or two, you should be golden
Nice video! I noticed no undercarriage cover on this subie. My cover went missing recently. Is there any harm in leaving it off? Should I replace it? I do live in the rust belt.
Yea, mine was gone when I bought it 5 years ago. Aside from some dirt and water getting splashed up, there's no real harm. As far as living in snowy climates, I'd probably try to find a used one.
And thanks for the reply
I have a 2008, just bought so flushing & replacing…
My overflow bottle looks different, any tips on how it removes? I used a hose & squeeze bulb to drain it.
Wish my gen 5 legacy have a water temp gauge 😌. Oh well this will help me out. Do you have to a do a coolant flush with distilled water and coolant before you add the new stuff?
I did this with our 2015 impreza no problem. 100,% perfect. I was working on the forester 2019 and funnel started bubbling like crazy and overflowed . I turned it off asap. What could've happened. Thermostat? 😢
@1:35 forgot what I was listening to and for the next several moments thought I was listening to movie sound effects of an old wooden ship at sail on a stormy night...