Subaru Crosstrek Coolant

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Subaru Crosstrek Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is continuously a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are commonly half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to lower the chilly point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is highly difficult. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the leading ingredient in the common term "antifreeze". Keep in mind, you never want to pour antifreeze or water by themselves into your engine system. They need to be combined to create the suitable coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water added, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being added to the engine system. Give the experts at Mike Shaw Subaru a call at 7207249280 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service advisors handle your coolant flush.

Every vehicle manufacturer, including Subaru has developed its own coolant or requires a definitive coolant that is unique to explicit years and models. There are innumerable colors of coolants to help distinguish each including yellow, blue, red, purple green, and orange. It is laborious to do your research if you plan to invest, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Many models will not be compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Mike Shaw Subaru offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to help you save abruptly. To shop all of our service specials click here. If you'd like to handle your coolant service yourself, you can still buy coolant or antifreeze from Mike Shaw Subaru directly at a enormous price.

How long does Subaru Crosstrek coolant last?

How frequently you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are many types of coolants. Interestingly enough, up until the mid-1990s there was basically only a single type of coolant. It was a green formula coolant that contained corrosion inhibitors that only lasted between 24,000 - 36,000 miles or between two to three years. This type of coolant is not recommended for newer vehicles which come equipped with a longer-lasting coolant.

Newer coolants use an Organic Acid Technology (OAT) and last up to twice as long as older coolant. In some cases these long-life coolants can last over 5 years or 100,000 miles.

For confident information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your Subaru Crosstrek maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Mike Shaw Subaru a call at 7207249280 today and ask one of our factory-trained technicians or advisers. You can also book an appointment online and we'll take care of your coolant service for you.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my Subaru Crosstrek?

Common symptoms that your Subaru Crosstrek needs a coolant flush are:

Your heater may stop working
Unusual grinding noises can come from the engine
Sediment or rust will be visible in the coolant
Your check engine light may turn on
Coolant will consistently leak out when the engine is running. Check the ground when you park.
Sometimes, albeit unlikely, you'll be active to smell an odd burning odor coming from under the hood.
Your temperature gauge will read well above normal with the engine on for many minutes.
Steam will come from the radiator or hood

How much coolant does a Subaru Crosstrek take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly distinctive level of coolant. To see the clear amount considerable you should always check your Subaru Crosstrek owner's manual. Give us a call or transport your car to Mike Shaw Subaru and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.

WARNING - To avoid burns, make positive your vehicle engine is pleasant before checking your coolant level.

What kind of coolant does Subaru Crosstrek use?

There are many types and colors of coolant from inorganic to organic to hybrid. To make things even more confusing, the color of the coolant doesn't always mean the same thing. It's exciting to reference your Subaru Crosstrek owner's manual for the conclusive type of coolant needed and the particular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Subaru Crosstrek trained service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make confident the decent coolant is used. Give Mike Shaw Subaru a call today!

What happens if my Subaru Crosstrek runs out of coolant?

Your Subaru Crosstrek doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a certain percentage range or your Subaru Crosstrek engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant totally due to a leak or poor fluid levels, your entire engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.

How often should you change coolant in a Subaru Crosstrek?

Typically, you should have your Subaru Crosstrek coolant flush completed every 30,000 miles or every two years. There are some instances where your car can go without a flush for a longer period of time. When you bring your car into Mike Shaw Subaru, we will check your fluid levels and analyze it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make positive it's diluted properly. It's clear to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make positive you catch any issues before they cause perilous damage. When it comes to your Subaru Crosstrek engine, it's better safe than touched.

What color coolant does Subaru Crosstrek use?

It's crucial to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are usually orange, yellow, red or purple, Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT) coolants are orange and yellow. There's quite a bit of overlap. Then you have Inorganic Acid Technology (IAT) coolants that are usually green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be confident to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your Subaru Crosstrek, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your Subaru Crosstrek to Mike Shaw Subaru or give us a call at 7207249280. Schedule service online and use one of our many coolant flush coupons to save today.