SVX Network Forums Live Chat! SVX or Subaru Links Old Lockers Photo Post How-To Documents Message Archive SVX Shop Search |
IRC users: |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
What type/brand of coolant
should I be using? I am new to the SVX world. I know certain Honda's call for special blends.
|
#2
|
|||
|
|||
coolant
there's lots of brands - just make sure it says it's silicate free. The old style antifreeze had silicants in there that were tough on water pump seals (You can think of it like tiny grains of sand). Changing the water pump is a major job on the SVX, best done when its time for a timing belt change since that has to come off first anyway.
|
#3
|
||||
|
||||
Re: What type/brand of coolant
This thread was found using a search and had an appropriate name. It is old and I would like to fill it with some more detailed info. What coolant is the majority of SVX owners using? I have an old bottle of peak in the garage that I'm not sure if I should use.
__________________
"The things you own end up owning you. It's only after you lose everything that you're free to do anything." 92 Pearl White Ls-l (138k) Euro Headlights & Blinkers, 97 Grill, Euro Tail Lights, SS Brake Lines, Stebro Exhaust, Slotted Rotors, Classic Registration 96 Legacy Outback (206k) 5-speed 2.2 Lightweight Crank Pulley, Group N Trans & Motor Mounts SOLD Wanted: Steering Wheel |
#4
|
||||
|
||||
Re: What type/brand of coolant
I use the Prestone, its now advertised as long-life and "mix with any type of coolant". Ive been running the car in stop and go in 110 degree heat here in the high desert on my A1 Cardone waterpump...so far so good.
|
#5
|
||||
|
||||
Re: What type/brand of coolant
I only use Subaru long life coolant since I get it free at work
__________________
Seth 94' Barcelona Red w/ Tricoat black 2-tone AWD Ls -Sold Mods:AWD conversion/4.44 swap by Budfreak, Custom red interior lights, Custom Satin black dash, Power mode switch, Cold air intake, Permecool tranny filter,Sony xplode 10" sub, Sony xplode 1000w amp, Blitz in-line driver, DDM Tuning 6000k HID's, New paint job/body work by me, 97' Grill, QC shift kit, 17'' MB Motoring rims, 15&20 min mod, front & rear urethane swaybar bushings, Custom fiberglass sub box, Custom red led a/c control unit, perrin lightweight crank pulley, Black wrinkle finish powdercoated intake manifold w/ clear hoses , 02' outback heated/power black leather seats Soon to come:Fiberglass hood, upholster ALL suede to black leather Past subies: 92' Pearl White/black top LS-L-SOLD 96' Legacy Outback-TOTALED 99' Legacy Outback Limited 30th anniversary edition-TOTALED 98' Forester L -Totaled Other toys: 99' Forester S -WRX brake upgrade, soon an 04 wrx motor swap 06' B9 Tribeca-Stock 1982' Yamaha xj650 Maxim Mods: work in progress |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
Re: What type/brand of coolant
why bother, just use the subaru stuff, mix with distilled water.
__________________
2007 GS 450h-Active Stabilizer/Radar cruise 1994 L Blue 3.70 VTD ASE Master Automobile ASE Advanced Level Specialist Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician (former life) |
#7
|
||||
|
||||
Re: What type/brand of coolant
I just wanted to know if the subaru stuff was worth it. They do sell cooling system conditioner after all. For the life of my SVX I have been using Prestone, the peak was purchased for my Rabbit. Tomorrow I'll have to show you Subaru's new and improved thermostat.
__________________
"The things you own end up owning you. It's only after you lose everything that you're free to do anything." 92 Pearl White Ls-l (138k) Euro Headlights & Blinkers, 97 Grill, Euro Tail Lights, SS Brake Lines, Stebro Exhaust, Slotted Rotors, Classic Registration 96 Legacy Outback (206k) 5-speed 2.2 Lightweight Crank Pulley, Group N Trans & Motor Mounts SOLD Wanted: Steering Wheel Last edited by michael; 08-05-2009 at 06:50 PM. |
#8
|
|||
|
|||
Re: What type/brand of coolant
I use SIERRA pg http://www.sierraantifreeze.com/ from Old World Industries, Inc
from http://www.zrxoa.org/forums/showthread.php?t=97351 I checked with Sierra and they say their coolant contains 250ppm of silicates. How does that compare to Engine Ice, LowTox or Honda's coolant. FYI, this is a statement from Sierra/Peak: "The Kawasaki is an Asian manufactured motorcycle and requires a Silicate free antifreeze. I would recommend installing our PEAK GLOBAL ANTIFREEZE which is Silicate free. PEAK Tech Dept." and more reading http://choppercharles.com/cs/forums/3821/ShowPost.aspx http://www.tractorsupply.com/automot...oolant-0836045 have been using it for years and for our four-legged friends http://www.beaglesunlimited.com/beag...epoisoning.htm
__________________
"Some work occaisionally is fine, but I bought the car for the road, not for the garage. " BoxerFanatic click here for fuelly mpg info |
|
|