Comments on: The New Subaru Super Coolant Used In The Service And Repair Of Your New Subaru. http://allwheeldriveauto.com/the-new-subaru-super-coolant-used-in-the-service-and-repair-of-your-new-subaru/ All Wheel Drive Auto is a unique independent Seattle area Expert Subaru service & repair facility. We combine years of dealer experience with a local neighborhood shop atmosphere. We use high quality Subaru parts & test equipment and have the expert knowledge to fix it right the first time. Call us at 425-828-3600 to get a quote or find out more. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:42:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Ken http://allwheeldriveauto.com/the-new-subaru-super-coolant-used-in-the-service-and-repair-of-your-new-subaru/#comment-11200 Ken Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:33:46 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/the-new-subaru-super-coolant-used-in-the-service-and-repair-of-your-new-subaru/#comment-11200 My GM car was recommended to use Dexcool, another type of 100,000 miles "super" coolant. Do a search on Dexcool, aka Deathcool. I guess I'm suspicious. I'd rather use regular coolant and flush it more often. My intake manifold gaskets on my truck were just eaten at 104k. Although the headgaskets on my Subaru bit it at around 80k. My GM car was recommended to use Dexcool, another type of 100,000 miles “super” coolant. Do a search on Dexcool, aka Deathcool.

I guess I’m suspicious. I’d rather use regular coolant and flush it more often. My intake manifold gaskets on my truck were just eaten at 104k. Although the headgaskets on my Subaru bit it at around 80k.

]]> By: Larry P http://allwheeldriveauto.com/the-new-subaru-super-coolant-used-in-the-service-and-repair-of-your-new-subaru/#comment-9979 Larry P Thu, 29 Apr 2010 21:13:42 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/the-new-subaru-super-coolant-used-in-the-service-and-repair-of-your-new-subaru/#comment-9979 I happen to know a guy with a Factory Service Manual. *wink* It does say to add conditioner to the Super Blue. I happen to know a guy with a Factory Service Manual. *wink* It does say to add conditioner to the Super Blue.

]]> By: Justin Stobb http://allwheeldriveauto.com/the-new-subaru-super-coolant-used-in-the-service-and-repair-of-your-new-subaru/#comment-8745 Justin Stobb Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:11:57 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/the-new-subaru-super-coolant-used-in-the-service-and-repair-of-your-new-subaru/#comment-8745 Trevor, I think the reason for the change is 2 fold. 1. To offer a better corrosion resistant coolant to help cut down on head gasket failure. 2. All of the other Car Manufacturer's are using an extended life type coolant, so Subaru must compete. Justin Trevor,

I think the reason for the change is 2 fold.

1. To offer a better corrosion resistant coolant to help cut down on head gasket failure.

2. All of the other Car Manufacturer’s are using an extended life type coolant, so Subaru must compete.

Justin

]]> By: Justin Stobb http://allwheeldriveauto.com/the-new-subaru-super-coolant-used-in-the-service-and-repair-of-your-new-subaru/#comment-8744 Justin Stobb Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:09:17 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/the-new-subaru-super-coolant-used-in-the-service-and-repair-of-your-new-subaru/#comment-8744 Bob, We had a 2010 Outback 2.5l coming, but the recycle yard decided to sell the whole car at auction. Any ways The conditioner with the Super Blue is a very "grey" thing. We don't really suggest it. Justin Bob,

We had a 2010 Outback 2.5l coming, but the recycle yard decided to sell the whole car at auction.

Any ways

The conditioner with the Super Blue is a very “grey” thing.

We don’t really suggest it.

Justin

]]> By: Bob http://allwheeldriveauto.com/the-new-subaru-super-coolant-used-in-the-service-and-repair-of-your-new-subaru/#comment-8724 Bob Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:43:42 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/the-new-subaru-super-coolant-used-in-the-service-and-repair-of-your-new-subaru/#comment-8724 Jusin, I often refer to your website to get a dfinitive answer when I get conflicting Subaru information from other sources. Thanks for all the info. Regarding the new "Subaru Super (blue) Coolant", does it require the Subaru conditioner? Based on info I have read, I am very leary of using the conditioner. I only regard it as a temporary fix/safeguard and beleive there is more potential for harm than good when it is used. Can you steer me on the right track so my Subie with the blue coolant will last forever? P.S. -Do you have any pics of the teardown on the new 2010 Outback/Forester 2.5L NA engine and head gasket? Jusin,
I often refer to your website to get a dfinitive answer when I get conflicting Subaru information from other sources. Thanks for all the info.

Regarding the new “Subaru Super (blue) Coolant”, does it require the Subaru conditioner? Based on info I have read, I am very leary of using the conditioner. I only regard it as a temporary fix/safeguard and beleive there is more potential for harm than good when it is used.

Can you steer me on the right track so my Subie with the blue coolant will last forever?

P.S. -Do you have any pics of the teardown on the new 2010 Outback/Forester 2.5L NA engine and head gasket?

]]> By: Trevor http://allwheeldriveauto.com/the-new-subaru-super-coolant-used-in-the-service-and-repair-of-your-new-subaru/#comment-8172 Trevor Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:46:38 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/the-new-subaru-super-coolant-used-in-the-service-and-repair-of-your-new-subaru/#comment-8172 Has Subaru switched to this new style coolant to help reduce head gasket failures? Is it more resistant to the effects of electrolysis or corrosion? Have you been able to discern whether or not the changes to the 2.5L N/A motor in the 2010 Outback have carried over to the Forester? Has Subaru switched to this new style coolant to help reduce head gasket failures? Is it more resistant to the effects of electrolysis or corrosion?

Have you been able to discern whether or not the changes to the 2.5L N/A motor in the 2010 Outback have carried over to the Forester?

]]> By: Alex Kind http://allwheeldriveauto.com/the-new-subaru-super-coolant-used-in-the-service-and-repair-of-your-new-subaru/#comment-5937 Alex Kind Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:30:41 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/the-new-subaru-super-coolant-used-in-the-service-and-repair-of-your-new-subaru/#comment-5937 What would you say about that? http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f88/coolant-conditioner-not-required-my-05-a-54698/index3.html#post608920 What would you say about that?
http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f88/coolant-conditioner-not-required-my-05-a-54698/index3.html#post608920

]]> By: Justin Stobb http://allwheeldriveauto.com/the-new-subaru-super-coolant-used-in-the-service-and-repair-of-your-new-subaru/#comment-4169 Justin Stobb Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:12:14 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/the-new-subaru-super-coolant-used-in-the-service-and-repair-of-your-new-subaru/#comment-4169 Don, The new "Blue Super Coolant" is not compatible or vice versa with the earlier types of coolant. I kind of want to clear up a voided warranty versus warranty repairs denied. A “voided warranty” is a huge misconception. A dealer service department or SOA (Subaru of America) may elect to deny certain repairs covered under warranty if an aftermarket part is deemed to have caused a failure of another system. But installing non O.E. Subaru coolant or the wrong coolant can’t and will not void the “entire” car warranty. Another words if a coolant leak develops as a result of the wrong coolant than sure the repairs shouldn’t and typically will not be covered under warranty, but if an ABS (Anti Lock Brake) issue comes up under warranty the repairs should and most likely will be covered under warranty. Now making many major modifications too many systems may void the warranty but in most cases the factory parts that would be under warranty have been removed anyways and still if a warranty issue comes up in a unmodified system the Car maker has to honor that warranty but it does sometimes take a lot of work to get this done.. I have spent a lot of years a tech and have seen plenty of modified cars repaired under warranty especially on slow days at the dealership. I would not use the Super Blue in your Older Subaru. Back when GM’S Dexcool first came out there were well known compatibility issues that came up with gaskets and seals. At this stage there is really no way to know the ramifications to the cooling system if Blue is used on an older Subie. Based on my experiences I would stick with the Green Subaru Long life coolant. Justin Don,

The new “Blue Super Coolant” is not compatible or vice versa with the earlier types of coolant.

I kind of want to clear up a voided warranty versus warranty repairs denied.

A “voided warranty” is a huge misconception. A dealer service department or SOA (Subaru of America) may elect to deny certain repairs covered under warranty if an aftermarket part is deemed to have caused a failure of another system. But installing non O.E. Subaru coolant or the wrong coolant can’t and will not void the “entire” car warranty. Another words if a coolant leak develops as a result of the wrong coolant than sure the repairs shouldn’t and typically will not be covered under warranty, but if an ABS (Anti Lock Brake) issue comes up under warranty the repairs should and most likely will be covered under warranty.

Now making many major modifications too many systems may void the warranty but in most cases the factory parts that would be under warranty have been removed anyways and still if a warranty issue comes up in a unmodified system the Car maker has to honor that warranty but it does sometimes take a lot of work to get this done.. I have spent a lot of years a tech and have seen plenty of modified cars repaired under warranty especially on slow days at the dealership.

I would not use the Super Blue in your Older Subaru. Back when GM’S Dexcool first came out there were well known compatibility issues that came up with gaskets and seals. At this stage there is really no way to know the ramifications to the cooling system if Blue is used on an older Subie. Based on my experiences I would stick with the Green Subaru Long life coolant.

Justin

]]> By: Don http://allwheeldriveauto.com/the-new-subaru-super-coolant-used-in-the-service-and-repair-of-your-new-subaru/#comment-4163 Don Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:08:41 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/the-new-subaru-super-coolant-used-in-the-service-and-repair-of-your-new-subaru/#comment-4163 Is it true that using the new blue Subaru Super Coolant in an older Subaru (specifically a 2007 Outback 2.5i) will void the Subaru factory warranty? A related question then is, independent of warranty issues, is it a good idea to use the Subaru Super Coolant in Subarus other than those that came from the factory with this installed? Is it true that using the new blue Subaru Super Coolant in an older Subaru (specifically a 2007 Outback 2.5i) will void the Subaru factory warranty?

A related question then is, independent of warranty issues, is it a good idea to use the Subaru Super Coolant in Subarus other than those that came from the factory with this installed?

]]> By: Brad Davidson http://allwheeldriveauto.com/the-new-subaru-super-coolant-used-in-the-service-and-repair-of-your-new-subaru/#comment-432 Brad Davidson Sat, 01 Mar 2008 07:30:15 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/the-new-subaru-super-coolant-used-in-the-service-and-repair-of-your-new-subaru/#comment-432 Using the correct coolant is always important with any car and its far better to follow the instructions or get some professional advice before you make a decision. Cheers Brad Using the correct coolant is always important with any car and its far better to follow the instructions or get some professional advice before you make a decision.

Cheers

Brad

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