Coolant for 08 Forester

[Zeke]

I have 30K on my 08 Forester. I see that the maintenance schedule
recommends a coolant change. What retail coolant in the US do you guys
recommend using? I plan on dropping the thermostat and doing a complete
flush.



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[johninky]

I have 30K on my 08 Forester.  I see that the maintenance schedule
recommends a coolant change.  What retail coolant in the US do you guys
recommend using?  I plan on dropping the thermostat and doing a complete
flush.

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Thinking whatever you use just has to be phosphate-free.

 

[Frank]

I have 30K on my 08 Forester.  I see that the maintenance schedule
recommends a coolant change.  What retail coolant in the US do you guys
recommend using?  I plan on dropping the thermostat and doing a complete
flush.

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I just took my '03 Forester to the dealer for an antifreeze leak.
Only have 36K on it but had another shop change it about 10K ago.
Service manager said that they would have not used Subaru's "special
additive."
Hopefully they won't find the problem that plagued them up to and
including '02 but if they had done the service I might argue for
extended warranty. Basically, I'm saying spend a few more bucks by
taking to the dealer for peace of mind.