coolant conditioner?

[What's Next]

Links everyone should have?

http://subaru.com/owners/schedules/schedules.jsp?schedulepage=2005myfed.html

The conditioner part no. is in the notes section

http://endwrench.com/main.php?smPID=PHP::article_detail.php&&RECID=374

VIN listing of vehicles that absolutely should have the conditioner. I
personally don't use it in my phase III engines.

http://endwrench.com/main.php?smPID=PHP::article_detail.php&&RECID=388

Subaru radiators are easily plugged due to the small tubing used. If
dealers do your work, buying the Subaru brand eliminates arguments. It
takes less than a gallon of full strength (@ 50:50 mix) to fill my
boxer 4 cyl. If you pay over $13.00 per gallon your being ripped off.

 

[Edward Hayes]

I thought Subaru recommended the conditioner for all years/models and
specific Vin #s vehicles if you want the 8y/100,000 mile warranty.

 

[Blair Baucom]

They list it in my 2005 Forester owner's manual to be added at each coolant
change.

Blair

 

[Newrdr]

The coolant "conditioner" is the Burr radiator leak sealant sold in the UK.
Subie owners should tell Subaru to properly engineer the head gasket instead
of relying on sealant. Perhaps Subaru got the inspiration from GM who have
similar problems with their intake manifold gaskets and solved it with their
"conditioner" which is the Bars Leak product.

The point is if your Subie doesn't have gasket problems don't use their
"conditioner" because its not going to provide any benefits assuming you
change your coolant per the maintenance schedule.