Your camera angles, snap on tools, no talking just concise thought out captions....you kick ass man thanks. I have used primarily your videos to replace on my 06 obk front hub/bearings, front control arms, side links, transfer case seal and drive shaft (3 times), flush my coolant, power steering flush, ac clutch replacement, both power belts....and a lot more haha. I owe you for saving me literally HOURS AND HOURS of labor when its $125 an hour now in my area for mechanics.
Hey mate - I purchased a 2001 Subaru Outback and worked on for 18 months. Got it on April 1 2021 and only 4 months ago I got it registrated. Hope your project goes great...Mine runs awesome now!!!
I stg man, you’ve got the most helpful videos for subie owners. No fluff, no bs, just the job in a plain and clear way. I bought my first Subaru 2 years ago, and I haven’t had to take it to a shop a single time. Not once! Everything; changing coolant, bleeding my brakes, changing the oil, changing the diff fluid, changing gear oil in the manual, I’ve learned it all from you. I can’t even begin to calculate how much money you’ve saved me. I didn’t even know where the oil went in the engine bay when I bought the ol girl. Couldn’t even tell you where the drain plug was or what it looked like. That isn’t the case anymore, and I’ve got you to thank. I don’t think people realize what a resource this is for normal, working-class, folks. And you’re doing it free of charge, to boot. Thanks so much, sir. I really appreciate what you’re doing. This is legitimately a service that really, really, helps people, and I hope that doesn’t go unrecognized 😊
So I probably looked through your video numerous of times to do a drain just like this for a 2011 subaru outback 3.6r 5eat trans. The drain plug for the coolant was way to tight space wise to get to. Without using a torque wrench I pulled the inner hose on the oil cooler closest to the exhaust manifold. Was incredibly easy. After following the rest of the video it was a piece of cake. Just want to say thank you and to also help others with similar make model and year as my car.
Must be nice working in South Carolina outside rust belt. One of bolts for my reservoir bottle was seized. No way it was coming apart. Ended up snapping it off and drilling out the insert which turned into a whole project on its own. Heat from drilling it ended up melting plastic around insert and it came out on its own drilled the insert out and used it as a spacer and secured the bottle with a #6 nut , bolt and washer. The plastic was left very thin on the fan shroud around where the overfill bottle bolts on and broke so required some pb weld to correct. For anyone working in rust belt or Canada, I would strongly suggest spraying down all the fasteners required to do this job with a good penetrant everyday for several days to a week prior to attempting this job. Trust me it’ll save you a bunch of hassle on something that should be simple.
Very helpful video. Just as an aside coolant from the overflow reservoir can be removed more quickly by using a piece of clear, flexible 1/2" tube as a syphon about 4 feet long. Pre-fill the tube with water. Pinch off one end. Insert the other end of the tube into the reservoir. Drop the free end into a bucket. The water will start the syphon going. And all the fluid in the reservoir will be extracted.
Pro tip: disconnect top radiator hose and slowly refill coolant into hose until it won’t take anymore then reconnect and top off.. eliminates air pockets.
I just bought my first Subaru Outback 2007 ,(130k) love it ,great automobile ,your video encourage me to do it my self !! Thank you and keep posting those things we need to take care on our great Subarus!!!
Thank you! First time subaru owner of a 99 forster S with 32k miles an I want to keep it prestine! Thank you for all the detailed work! Love the no chit chat, Subscribed!!
Thank you for your service. I am learning about the the care & feeding of Toyota's 2..4L, 2AZ-FE, 02-06, engine. Head gasket issues similar to a Cadillac NorthStar engine. Your discussion of Subaru head gasket management has been helpful.
Hello Mr Subaru, I have already changed the water pump, thermostat, antifreeze temperature sensor, and the original liquid and the engine is still "heating up", the light blinks red-blue and gives me the code P0117 and inside the heating system in the hoses you can hear them purring, I have already done everything and believe me I am tired, what do you think the problem is? Do I follow the steps you show in your video? I just need to buy the funnel system. Please help me, I love my Subaru and I don't want it to break down.😞😞
Man thank you so much for showing the step-by-step on this! I wouldn't be as brave but please chock your wheels. The car community needs more content from you to stop them from banging their heads haha
Thanks again for the DIY vids. Changed out our 2013 Outback 4 cyl CVT model's coolant and thermostat this weekend. I think some coolant from the thermostat must have pooled on top of the exhaust as it smoked coolant during the warm-up afterward. I thought I had a coolant leak and took off the under body plastic again to recheck the torque of the two bolts on the thermostat housing. Everything seemed fine and smoking discontinued. replaced about 1.7 gallons
Great video, as always. I couldn't help but notice how clean your battery was. I clean mine regularly and although it is a relatively new battery, I have build up especially where the large caps are located on the top.
I think build up can be from over or undercharging. You can have your alternator and battery checked to make sure it’s in the right voltage range while the alternator is off and when the vehicle is running. You can clean remove and clean the battery with baking soda and water mixture to neutralize the acid. Then when dry, add battery lubricant to the terminal posts to prevent corrosion if you haven’t already. I don’t know that much so I hope that helps if any
Hey Mr. Subaru, Can you do a video on a coolant drain on fill on crosstreks? I can't seem to find any videos on this and want to make sure I do it correctly. Would this video apply to a 2017 Crosstrek Subaru Limited AWD? I want to save some money at home and would love some feedback. Thank you.
I've changed coolant on my 2008 SpecB, never took off drain plug for the engine as I was too much of a wuss! After refilling (5L) and starting up and waiting for bubbles to go I'm getting no hot air in the AC at all, I suspect air lock or something. The temperature needle is half way. I did leave it running quite a while but still no warm air. Updated... So I moved the car from drive way to power wash the tarmac mess and the hot air looks to be back. It's late but tomorrow I need to fill up the resivor tank as it's empty. Hopefully that should do it. I think 2 litres was still in the engine as I never removed the hex nut but it's still in a much better condition than what was taken out
Great vid! Super helpful! Like you, I found the plugs to be quite tight. I used a brass brush to clean the plug threads before applying teflon tape. Additionally, I cut the tape 3/4 length wise to reduce the amount of material as there isn't a ton of room on the threads. I didn't do that at first and experienced quite a bit of squeeze-out using standard width tape.
I did the timing belt with your video assistance. I did not drain the engine block of coolant by removing the plugs - on the 2010 Forester, one of the plugs is under the exhaust. You would have to remove it diagonally. Not sure how one would go about it. On refill, it only took 1.5 gallons of coolant + conditioner.
'96 legacy 2.2: drained coolant from radiator and both engine block ports, but only got about 3.5qts out, where capacity is 6.2qts. Level ground, fully removed radiator plug, left the radiator cap off. What might have gone wrong?
OH yes one last question those coolant plugs on the block is that a necessary process on 2013 legacy w/ 2.5I premium, or do those even exist on that year. THANK YOU FOR YOU KNOWLEDGE VERY HELPFUL..
can you do this without the diagnosis tools to monitor the thermostat opening and closing ? by maybe just letting the engine gently idle away for 10 minutes after draining and replacing coolant ?
So I’ve been struggling with my Outback overheating. I did all this the thermostat opened twice but then I drive and it overheats. I have a new oem radiator cap. At my wits end help subaruguy
I only needed 1:30 but good video for the rest of you. I saw that under there when i did my oil but wasn't paying enough attention. I was more pissed that i needed an extractor to remove my oil drain plug to figure out what anything else was. Not only was it a circle, but they used an impact to put it in. I really wanna know who hired those guys. I started filling my coolant and didn't realize i didn't need so much so now i need to drain some out. Don't want it to find its way out somewhere.
I did this with our 2015 impreza no problem. 100,% perfect. I was working on the forester 2019 and funnel started bubbling like crazy and overflowed . I turned it off asap. What could've happened. Thermostat? 😢
I have seen the Video about the coolant conditioner. I also asked the dealer if the conditioner is required on a 2010 3.6L. The answer I received is no. Please let me know your opinion. Thanks.
Looking to do the coolant replacement for the first time on my '17 Legacy 3.6R. Should the process be basically the same on the EZ36 engine? And if it's first replacement would you recommend a distilled water flush at all?
@6:14 it looks like the Teflon tape is being installed CCW with threads facing you. I've heard you want to go CW. Might be reversed due to camera recording though??
When I did the head gaskets on the 04 Forester, I had no issues with air in system, but with the 06 Outback, it started to overheat. I didn't have no spill funnel, but a large funnel fit on ( jammed in) and worked to purge air.
Can you pls verify I can use any 50/50 coolant or it has to be subarus super coolant? Also can I mix the coolant conditioner with the standard 50/50 coolant mix? Thank you for the answer.
Thanks for you video. I have a 2010 Subaru Forester, based on owner manual says just to drain coolant from radiator. Is this correct ? Any suggestions please. Many thanks
I did the heater and keeping the rpm at 2-3k several times over the span of 30 minutes. Bubbles stopped but would come up after turning off the car. Is that normal?
Wish my gen 5 legacy have a water temp gauge 😌. Oh well this will help me out. Do you have to a do a coolant flush with distilled water and coolant before you add the new stuff?
I have a 2008, just bought so flushing & replacing… My overflow bottle looks different, any tips on how it removes? I used a hose & squeeze bulb to drain it.
A couple of questions... 1) Can you drain the block by just removing the thermostat? 2) Is the block empty of coolant when you start engine after filling with new coolant... until thermostat opens?
Wow this is so much more thorough than many other videos on how to do this. I really appreciate your attention to detail! Also, about how much coolant did you use on the H6? Would 2 gallons be enough?
Is there a drain plug on most models of subaru at the engine? I have a outback 2010 EJ25 series. Wondering where it might be if it's in a similar location?
How much different is the process on a 2014 3.6 outback? My local dealership wants to charge me 285+ $20 extra for the conditioner. I’m thinking all I need is 2 gallons of super coolant,one bottle of conditioner and a new thermostat. I’d also like to purchase a spill free burp funnel. Can I do this job without the snap on computer tool? How will I know the car gets up to the proper temperature? Lastly, will the additional drain plugs for the block be in similar positions?
I've owned a pair of those ramps for decades and you always have a "feel" when your slowly inching the gas/car up but somehow a few weeks ago, I overcompensated and went OFF the end of the ramps. That little 7" drop of falling to the ground actually slammed my head into the ceiling and jarred my back. Talk about a Three Stooges type of situation, ugh!
Thank-you for including the removal of the 14mm hex plug, this is something that most people don't cover in these 'Subaru Coolant Flush' videos. I see videos where people drain coolant from the radiator then refill it with distilled water and run the car for a few thermostat openings with the heater on, then empty the radiator again and fill the car with brand new coolant. Am I right with my understanding that doing this is incorrect? without removing the distilled water from the block and the radiator, there will still be distilled water in the engine block and after adding the new coolant, the end result is going to be a watered down version because the distilled water was not fully drained? In your video A LOT of coolant came directly out of the block after the radiator was already empty. It just seems absurd to me that people don't know about it, this might be the only Subaru video including this information.
Yep good info. I’m draining my coolant at present using radiator plug and undoing various hoses. My 6 holds almost 7 litres and I can only remove 4 without using the engine block drain plug.!! Will get 14 mm hex to do job correctly. Cheers.👍
I found that both plugs were easy to find, but blocked by the exhaust. It wasn’t worth it to me to drain it out. I realized later that the next best thing would have been to pull out the thermostat which is quite accessible. I believe that would have gotten out a fair amount. In the end, antifreeze is pretty cheap, so if you do this twice or repeat every other year or two, you should be golden
if you want an idea for another video, maybe how to do a transmission flush. There 9 liters total but only 4 in the pan; manual doesn't seem to indicate a need for a flush
Do I have to remove the drain bolts on the block, or can I just do a flush with distilled water through a burp funnel, I’m replacing my radiator on this same car and watching people flush their systems they don’t remove any drain bolts on the block. (Just getting into fixing my own car so please excuse if this is naive)
Thanks for this video. Getting ready to change out my radiator fluid. Question. Have you ever used or recommend a radiator flush additive prior to changing out the fluid? Used to do this periodically on all my old Detroit built cars/trucks.
Yeah I noticed that too, but then noticed he only did roughly one turn, so basically no difference. My normal thought is that if I can pretend I'm tightening the fitting as I'm wrapping, It's okay.
Thumbs up to you Mr Subaru. I'll remember this next time I flush/fill. It's been 90° every day since I changed it and no problems so I don't think the distilled water will matter much but I'm pissed, forgive my rant. I just changed the radiator in my 07 2.5i. I watched 4 videos about flushing coolant twice over during the time I was waiting for the parts to come in. 2 of them were Subaru specific, but none of them mentioned the drain plugs in the block and this video doesn't show up in my recommended till 4 days after I do it? After my searches on both TH-cam and Google? 🖕 Your algorithm TH-cam. I ironically saw them while I was under my car and said "hmm wonder what thats for" cuz it even looks like a drain plug!
Hello. Drained/filled coolant. Changed thermostat in the process. After starting the car, the temp gauge goes up quickly. Could it be due to bubbles or a bad thermostat? It was not a Subaru stat...Thank you.
Great video, but will this also work on a 1993 EJ22 Legacy sedan (non-turbo)? I will check, but does my engine also have engine block drains? Thank you! 😊👍
Hey mate. Great videos. Very informative. Can you do one on Burping a 2006 WRX 2.5L? Of any Subaru with a header tank? My expansion tank fills up when I use a no spill funnel on the header tank to burp the coolant system. Just not 100% sure of the correct process.
Have an 04 4 cylinder model and my owners manual seems to skip the coolant type. I've seen green, yellow, and blue types used. For you, it's green all the time?
Thanks as always. I was wondering if you think the head gasket issue was exasperated by unchanged coolant? I know coolant ph changes as it ages and acidic coolant sitting on the flat heads can’t help, but I am no expert.
This is a old video not sure I'm gonna get a response anyways...I have a 2013 3.6 R Outback...I did everything I saw in this video & then some I changed the two upper hoses & the bottom larger thermostat housing to radiator hose plus put in a new thermostat... THANKS by the way for these videos...I just wanted to know what are the torque specs for the thermostat housing? I did this work yesterday sun drove to work today & noticed when I parked coolant on the ground I believe it's the thermostat housing cause it's right above where I noticed it on the ground but I didn't crawl under there to look cause I had to punch in at the time clock lol.I checked for leaks yesterday and nothing but i didn't take it for a ride like i should have. My ride ro work is 30 miles!.....I didn't empty the coolant from the engine block like I saw in this video cause my 14 mm hex socket was too long to fit in that area it's the blue point one from snap on guess that's not the one in this video?!? My exhaust manifold that's bolted to the engine was in the way....THANKS for all your help!!!
@@MrSubaru1387 Please tell me there is "only" the O ring seal that's part of the thermostat...there isn't suppose to be a separate O ring that goes between the thermostat & also the thermostat housing is there?!? I noticed something in a diagram on a website & my heart dropped cause I never saw one on there previously when I took off the housing & installed the new thermostat!!!
@@MrSubaru1387i am still learning and not familiar with a lot of terms yet. I could figured out that t-stat is thermostat. But I still cannot figure out halves crust T-stat o-ring and a snag past. Would you please help me what it means by that?
Wow Now That's Roughing it ! lol Working OUTSIDE in an old broken up stone Driveway , I thought I had it rough , Working in my Nice Smooth concrete floor shop with out a lift ! Great Video , but you needn't be Shy about Describing your work too , as you proceed helps to understand methods and guidance . Thanks !
I got a 2006 subaru wrx. If I don't drain coolant from the engine block will it cause harm to my engine? The coolant was green but I'm replacing it with blue zerex coolant?
2011 Impreza Outback Sport 2.5L. I'm new to mechanics/maintenance, and I'll say, those drain plugs are so difficult to remove! I cleaned them out and made sure the bit was seated properly, but the weird angles and lack of space didn't keep them that way during attempts to loosen them. Both have some damage now and I'm afraid they'll get stripped if we keep trying (not the threads). Myself and two grown men have tried, yet neither budged, even with a steel tube around the handle to give more leverage. Now my car has been on jack stands for 3 days and I'm trying to figure out an alternative route. Is there one? I wish I was more experienced and had more tools on hand, or the money to afford more tools. I live in the rust belt (Kansas) and I'm afraid the nuts/bolts holding my heat shield will crumble if I try to remove them, but maybe I'll try anyway... I'm excited to learn, but oh so tired. Oof.
@@akwoodzzz3257 I was able to get the heat shields off but was still unable to get the drain bolts loose. Not enough space. I gave up and am hoping just draining the radiator is enough if I shorten the coolant change interval some.
@@substantial_range_ didnt do it yet? im also thinking its gonna be a lot easier if i can only drain the radiator even if it leave some in the engine block it should replace at least half the coolant so i might do this twice if the coolant still look dirty after the first time
@@akwoodzzz3257 I did it a few weeks ago. Getting heat shields off took some penetrating oil and a little patience, but I wasn't into the idea of just dropping exhaust. Without the exhaust in the way getting to the block drains would be CAKE. Not sure on your double-drain situation. theoretically sounds fine. My coolant was the factory stuff and it looked pretty clean so I drained it once, topped it back up, and called it done.
Thanks for showing us how to replace Coolant on the Outback. I guess the newer Outback drain plug should locate somewhere else instead. How can we find this drain plug in a newer vehicle? I have a Crosstrek 2015 Premium and Coolant replacement is about due soon. I have not able to figure out where is the Coolant drain plug on the Engine block. Could you give me a hint where its location? Should there be a label on the plug? All I know it's the Part Number: 11024AA141. Thank you in advance.
Question. I hear mixed opinions about removing the block plugs for the coolant drain. Im switching from green coolant to blue coolant so i want to be sure I have no contamination if possible.
@@MrSubaru1387 i mean mixed opinions about draining from the engine block. Assuming i dont use the engine block to drain the rest. What would be the next best way to get all coolant out
@@xpavence4237 you don't pull the block drains, you aren't draining the whole system. Easy as that. Pulling the petcock on the radiator doesn't remove it.
Howdy! Love all the Subaru content! Thanks for putting it up for us. Have been in love with my 2003 ez30d outback (220k miles (2nd owner)) for the last 3 years and have had very little to no issues. Recently I've noticed the temperature creep slightly above the 9 o'clock position. I'm replacing the thermostat and doing a coolant flush today. I've also noticed a slight bubbling in the coolant reservoir when the engine is hot but off. Is it normal to see small bubbles in the coolant reservoir at all? Or should it fill back up without bubbles? Thanks!
Thank you this is very clear and helpful. Does anyone happen to know the torque specs for the 2005 WRX upper and radiator hoses? I even have the software Subaru uses to perform repairs but I cannot find this specification. If you have ever used the system it is not exactly intuitive, so I might just be looking in the wrong folders.
Wanted to do this today and realized front catalytic converter is in the way. I wouldn't mind taking it off, but would feel kinda bad putting that rusty and suspect cat back on there. Debating whether or not to gst a new one
Your camera angles, snap on tools, no talking just concise thought out captions....you kick ass man thanks. I have used primarily your videos to replace on my 06 obk front hub/bearings, front control arms, side links, transfer case seal and drive shaft (3 times), flush my coolant, power steering flush, ac clutch replacement, both power belts....and a lot more haha. I owe you for saving me literally HOURS AND HOURS of labor when its $125 an hour now in my area for mechanics.
My man, this is exactly what I needed. Just picked up a $1300 Subaru Legacy Outback 1998 as a project car. Officially subscribed!
Hey mate - I purchased a 2001 Subaru Outback and worked on for 18 months. Got it on April 1 2021 and only 4 months ago I got it registrated. Hope your project goes great...Mine runs awesome now!!!
I stg man, you’ve got the most helpful videos for subie owners. No fluff, no bs, just the job in a plain and clear way. I bought my first Subaru 2 years ago, and I haven’t had to take it to a shop a single time. Not once! Everything; changing coolant, bleeding my brakes, changing the oil, changing the diff fluid, changing gear oil in the manual, I’ve learned it all from you. I can’t even begin to calculate how much money you’ve saved me. I didn’t even know where the oil went in the engine bay when I bought the ol girl. Couldn’t even tell you where the drain plug was or what it looked like. That isn’t the case anymore, and I’ve got you to thank. I don’t think people realize what a resource this is for normal, working-class, folks. And you’re doing it free of charge, to boot. Thanks so much, sir. I really appreciate what you’re doing. This is legitimately a service that really, really, helps people, and I hope that doesn’t go unrecognized 😊
So I probably looked through your video numerous of times to do a drain just like this for a 2011 subaru outback 3.6r 5eat trans. The drain plug for the coolant was way to tight space wise to get to. Without using a torque wrench I pulled the inner hose on the oil cooler closest to the exhaust manifold. Was incredibly easy. After following the rest of the video it was a piece of cake. Just want to say thank you and to also help others with similar make model and year as my car.
Must be nice working in South Carolina outside rust belt. One of bolts for my reservoir bottle was seized. No way it was coming apart. Ended up snapping it off and drilling out the insert which turned into a whole project on its own. Heat from drilling it ended up melting plastic around insert and it came out on its own drilled the insert out and used it as a spacer and secured the bottle with a #6 nut , bolt and washer. The plastic was left very thin on the fan shroud around where the overfill bottle bolts on and broke so required some pb weld to correct. For anyone working in rust belt or Canada, I would strongly suggest spraying down all the fasteners required to do this job with a good penetrant everyday for several days to a week prior to attempting this job. Trust me it’ll save you a bunch of hassle on something that should be simple.
Would love a video about the newer style FB engines and a coolant change. Perhaps even a thermostat change.
Just did change my coolant and thermostat in my 03 Legacy Wagon , got everything I needed by watching your videos , thank you !!!
You're welcome. 👍🏻
Very helpful video. Just as an aside coolant from the overflow reservoir can be removed more quickly by using a piece of clear, flexible 1/2" tube as a syphon about 4 feet long. Pre-fill the tube with water. Pinch off one end. Insert the other end of the tube into the reservoir. Drop the free end into a bucket. The water will start the syphon going. And all the fluid in the reservoir will be extracted.
Pro tip: disconnect top radiator hose and slowly refill coolant into hose until it won’t take anymore then reconnect and top off.. eliminates air pockets.
I just bought my first Subaru Outback 2007 ,(130k) love it ,great automobile ,your video encourage me to do it my self !!
Thank you and keep posting those things we need to take care on our great Subarus!!!
That was an expensive outback holy crap
@@christianlafavre1146130 k miles idiot
Just followed along with this video on my 2000 outback with the ej25 and the whole process was made super easy due to your advice. Thank you so much!
Thank you! First time subaru owner of a 99 forster S with 32k miles an I want to keep it prestine! Thank you for all the detailed work! Love the no chit chat, Subscribed!!
So lucky to find that i have two with over 200k mikes
I may be mistaken but it appears to me that you are installing the teflon tape on your plug threads backwards at 5:58.
I came here to say the same thing. Maybe the phone was on the front camera but that would be the only shot in the video.
Thank for an excellent video. Your no-nonsense approach makes my day!
Save me a front row seat!
Thank you for your service. I am learning about the the care & feeding of Toyota's 2..4L, 2AZ-FE, 02-06, engine. Head gasket issues similar to a Cadillac NorthStar engine. Your discussion of Subaru head gasket management has been helpful.
Hello Mr Subaru, I have already changed the water pump, thermostat, antifreeze temperature sensor, and the original liquid and the engine is still "heating up", the light blinks red-blue and gives me the code P0117 and inside the heating system in the hoses you can hear them purring, I have already done everything and believe me I am tired, what do you think the problem is? Do I follow the steps you show in your video? I just need to buy the funnel system. Please help me, I love my Subaru and I don't want it to break down.😞😞
Man thank you so much for showing the step-by-step on this! I wouldn't be as brave but please chock your wheels. The car community needs more content from you to stop them from banging their heads haha
Great video! Watched it several times and the ending never changes. ❤
Thanks again for the DIY vids. Changed out our 2013 Outback 4 cyl CVT model's coolant and thermostat this weekend. I think some coolant from the thermostat must have pooled on top of the exhaust as it smoked coolant during the warm-up afterward. I thought I had a coolant leak and took off the under body plastic again to recheck the torque of the two bolts on the thermostat housing. Everything seemed fine and smoking discontinued. replaced about 1.7 gallons
Changed the heater hoses on my Mitsubishi and flushed core, same as you saw coolant steam and stopped but was only spillage.
Do you recommend using an oem: subaru super coolant? Or does any other aftermarket coolant work?
Awesome as always. Please keep them coming. You are doing great job Sir.
Thank you.
Great video, as always. I couldn't help but notice how clean your battery was. I clean mine regularly and although it is a relatively new battery, I have build up especially where the large caps are located on the top.
I think build up can be from over or undercharging. You can have your alternator and battery checked to make sure it’s in the right voltage range while the alternator is off and when the vehicle is running.
You can clean remove and clean the battery with baking soda and water mixture to neutralize the acid.
Then when dry, add battery lubricant to the terminal posts to prevent corrosion if you haven’t already.
I don’t know that much so I hope that helps if any
Thanks so much for all of your great videos! Hugely appreciated.
Hey Mr. Subaru,
Can you do a video on a coolant drain on fill on crosstreks? I can't seem to find any videos on this and want to make sure I do it correctly. Would this video apply to a 2017 Crosstrek Subaru Limited AWD? I want to save some money at home and would love some feedback. Thank you.
I've changed coolant on my 2008 SpecB, never took off drain plug for the engine as I was too much of a wuss! After refilling (5L) and starting up and waiting for bubbles to go I'm getting no hot air in the AC at all, I suspect air lock or something. The temperature needle is half way. I did leave it running quite a while but still no warm air.
Updated... So I moved the car from drive way to power wash the tarmac mess and the hot air looks to be back. It's late but tomorrow I need to fill up the resivor tank as it's empty. Hopefully that should do it. I think 2 litres was still in the engine as I never removed the hex nut but it's still in a much better condition than what was taken out
Great vid! Super helpful! Like you, I found the plugs to be quite tight. I used a brass brush to clean the plug threads before applying teflon tape. Additionally, I cut the tape 3/4 length wise to reduce the amount of material as there isn't a ton of room on the threads. I didn't do that at first and experienced quite a bit of squeeze-out using standard width tape.
Why no coolant came out when first two engine block plugs were open? Thanks
I did the timing belt with your video assistance. I did not drain the engine block of coolant by removing the plugs - on the 2010 Forester, one of the plugs is under the exhaust. You would have to remove it diagonally. Not sure how one would go about it. On refill, it only took 1.5 gallons of coolant + conditioner.
Can't thank you enough for your professional videos.
The more I learn y o service the more I love my subaru.
'96 legacy 2.2: drained coolant from radiator and both engine block ports, but only got about 3.5qts out, where capacity is 6.2qts. Level ground, fully removed radiator plug, left the radiator cap off. What might have gone wrong?
Is there a way to do this without the car scanner/ diagnostic tool for the temps? That's the only part that would be holding me back.
OH yes one last question those coolant plugs on the block is that a necessary process on 2013 legacy w/ 2.5I premium, or do those even exist on that year. THANK YOU FOR YOU KNOWLEDGE VERY HELPFUL..
Commenting on this so I get a notification when somebody who knows responds
can you do this without the diagnosis tools to monitor the thermostat opening and closing ? by maybe just letting the engine gently idle away for 10 minutes after draining and replacing coolant ?
So I’ve been struggling with my Outback overheating. I did all this the thermostat opened twice but then I drive and it overheats. I have a new oem radiator cap. At my wits end help subaruguy
As an alternative to removing the drain bolt at 4:46, will removing only thermostat also drain the coolant completely from the engine block?
i have the same question
I only needed 1:30 but good video for the rest of you. I saw that under there when i did my oil but wasn't paying enough attention. I was more pissed that i needed an extractor to remove my oil drain plug to figure out what anything else was. Not only was it a circle, but they used an impact to put it in. I really wanna know who hired those guys.
I started filling my coolant and didn't realize i didn't need so much so now i need to drain some out. Don't want it to find its way out somewhere.
I did this with our 2015 impreza no problem. 100,% perfect. I was working on the forester 2019 and funnel started bubbling like crazy and overflowed . I turned it off asap. What could've happened. Thermostat? 😢
I have seen the Video about the coolant conditioner. I also asked the dealer if the conditioner is required on a 2010 3.6L. The answer I received is no. Please let me know your opinion. Thanks.
After you leave . Dealer orders in parts for h6 gasket job 😂😁
Do you recommend proactively replacing the thermostat whenever doing a coolant change?
11:38 pink rag has left the chat 😂
Your comment showed up exactly when it blew away!!😂
Looking to do the coolant replacement for the first time on my '17 Legacy 3.6R. Should the process be basically the same on the EZ36 engine? And if it's first replacement would you recommend a distilled water flush at all?
@6:14 it looks like the Teflon tape is being installed CCW with threads facing you. I've heard you want to go CW. Might be reversed due to camera recording though??
When I did the head gaskets on the 04 Forester, I had no issues with air in system, but with the 06 Outback, it started to overheat. I didn't have no spill funnel, but a large funnel fit on ( jammed in) and worked to purge air.
Can you pls verify I can use any 50/50 coolant or it has to be subarus super coolant? Also can I mix the coolant conditioner with the standard 50/50 coolant mix? Thank you for the answer.
I'm wondering the same thing
Thanks for you video.
I have a 2010 Subaru Forester, based on owner manual says just to drain coolant from radiator. Is this correct ? Any suggestions please. Many thanks
Freakin sweet im about 2 weeks away from replacing my coolant aswell as an oil change to my legacy
Michael Knowles same haha but an outback
I did the heater and keeping the rpm at 2-3k several times over the span of 30 minutes. Bubbles stopped but would come up after turning off the car. Is that normal?
What kind of coolant would I need for a 2002 wrx? Some say anything, some say Prestone green, and some say subaru brand? I'm lost. Help.
Regular green. Subaru didn't start using the blue super coolant until 2005 MY.
@@MrSubaru1387 ok so the green Prestone coolant will work. Thanks for the reply.
I just found out that those conditioners clogs up the radiator.
Wish my gen 5 legacy have a water temp gauge 😌. Oh well this will help me out. Do you have to a do a coolant flush with distilled water and coolant before you add the new stuff?
I have a 2008, just bought so flushing & replacing…
My overflow bottle looks different, any tips on how it removes? I used a hose & squeeze bulb to drain it.
A couple of questions...
1) Can you drain the block by just removing the thermostat?
2) Is the block empty of coolant when you start engine after filling with new coolant... until thermostat opens?
Wow this is so much more thorough than many other videos on how to do this. I really appreciate your attention to detail! Also, about how much coolant did you use on the H6? Would 2 gallons be enough?
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, 2 should cover the job.
My 2005 Outback 3.0R uses about 1 and 1/2 gallons.
Is there a drain plug on most models of subaru at the engine? I have a outback 2010 EJ25 series. Wondering where it might be if it's in a similar location?
How much different is the process on a 2014 3.6 outback? My local dealership wants to charge me 285+ $20 extra for the conditioner. I’m thinking all I need is 2 gallons of super coolant,one bottle of conditioner and a new thermostat. I’d also like to purchase a spill free burp funnel. Can I do this job without the snap on computer tool? How will I know the car gets up to the proper temperature? Lastly, will the additional drain plugs for the block be in similar positions?
Gotta love quality Subaru body paint!
another great video to add to my knowledge bank. new rad going in the Tribeca next week! thanks Rob !
you should make a NEW video on how to do a coolant flush & thermostat replacement on an ej 4cyl!!!
I've owned a pair of those ramps for decades and you always have a "feel" when your slowly inching the gas/car up but somehow a few weeks ago, I overcompensated and went OFF the end of the ramps. That little 7" drop of falling to the ground actually slammed my head into the ceiling and jarred my back. Talk about a Three Stooges type of situation, ugh!
Thanks for the rest of the picture...
When watching I thought dang what if you went to far to fast when driving up those ramps 😮
do u need to remove the exhaust manifold to drain the coolant ? it appears removed in the shot
Happy new year MrSubaru to you and your family! Hope 2019 if full of great videos just like this
Thank you. Same to you and yours.
Thank-you for including the removal of the 14mm hex plug, this is something that most people don't cover in these 'Subaru Coolant Flush' videos. I see videos where people drain coolant from the radiator then refill it with distilled water and run the car for a few thermostat openings with the heater on, then empty the radiator again and fill the car with brand new coolant. Am I right with my understanding that doing this is incorrect? without removing the distilled water from the block and the radiator, there will still be distilled water in the engine block and after adding the new coolant, the end result is going to be a watered down version because the distilled water was not fully drained? In your video A LOT of coolant came directly out of the block after the radiator was already empty. It just seems absurd to me that people don't know about it, this might be the only Subaru video including this information.
@Hello World if you did the job, can you provide any updates?
Hello World how’d it go? I’m about to give it a shot but worried about locating the correct place of the engine block drain plug
Yep good info. I’m draining my coolant at present using radiator plug and undoing various hoses. My 6 holds almost 7 litres and I can only remove 4 without using the engine block drain plug.!! Will get 14 mm hex to do job correctly. Cheers.👍
I found that both plugs were easy to find, but blocked by the exhaust. It wasn’t worth it to me to drain it out. I realized later that the next best thing would have been to pull out the thermostat which is quite accessible. I believe that would have gotten out a fair amount. In the end, antifreeze is pretty cheap, so if you do this twice or repeat every other year or two, you should be golden
THIS is what I've been looking for. Thank you
if you want an idea for another video, maybe how to do a transmission flush. There 9 liters total but only 4 in the pan; manual doesn't seem to indicate a need for a flush
You drain/refill 2-3 times. That's what I do. An actual flush isn't recommended. Really isn't recommended on any automatic transmission.
@@MrSubaru1387 So my 09 Impreza (auto) needs a fresh fluid because it's getting dark. Just replace the amount of fluid that take out and I'm good?
Yes, 3 times over in about a 100 mile stretch of time.
@@MrSubaru1387 Thank you!
@@MrSubaru1387 Related question: New tranny filter to be installed when? During third refill, I guess ...
Hello, is is ok to just add coolant to the reservoir if it is low? Or do you need to do the whole radiator.
Do I have to remove the drain bolts on the block, or can I just do a flush with distilled water through a burp funnel, I’m replacing my radiator on this same car and watching people flush their systems they don’t remove any drain bolts on the block. (Just getting into fixing my own car so please excuse if this is naive)
Hi Mr.Subaru!
I have a question 🙋🏻♂️
After reinstall reservoir , did you add antifreeze to it?
Thanks for this video. Getting ready to change out my radiator fluid. Question. Have you ever used or recommend a radiator flush additive prior to changing out the fluid? Used to do this periodically on all my old Detroit built cars/trucks.
Can you confirm that nm torques are the same for a ez36 as
on the ez30 (54nm) on the block drain. Your videos are on point, thank you.
Hello,
First, thank you for sharing all those informative/well made videos. Question? Where can I buy a repair manual for an Outback 2010 (hard copy)?
Probably a Subaru dealer
Same procedure on a 2012 outback 3.6??
No need to fill up the overflow tank until air bubbles have stopped in the funnel and car is shut off?
Thanks for such an excellent video, very detailed. Are there drain plugs on 2015 Subaru outback?. Searched but did not find them.
Nice video.. i think you should wrap the teflon tape the opposite direction next time.
Yeah I noticed that too, but then noticed he only did roughly one turn, so basically no difference. My normal thought is that if I can pretend I'm tightening the fitting as I'm wrapping, It's okay.
Well this was satisfying to watch
Thumbs up to you Mr Subaru. I'll remember this next time I flush/fill. It's been 90° every day since I changed it and no problems so I don't think the distilled water will matter much but I'm pissed, forgive my rant. I just changed the radiator in my 07 2.5i. I watched 4 videos about flushing coolant twice over during the time I was waiting for the parts to come in. 2 of them were Subaru specific, but none of them mentioned the drain plugs in the block and this video doesn't show up in my recommended till 4 days after I do it? After my searches on both TH-cam and Google? 🖕 Your algorithm TH-cam.
I ironically saw them while I was under my car and said "hmm wonder what thats for" cuz it even looks like a drain plug!
Hello. Drained/filled coolant. Changed thermostat in the process. After starting the car, the temp gauge goes up quickly. Could it be due to bubbles or a bad thermostat? It was not a Subaru stat...Thank you.
Great video, but will this also work on a 1993 EJ22 Legacy sedan (non-turbo)?
I will check, but does my engine also have engine block drains? Thank you! 😊👍
What was the answer and results 😮
Hey mate. Great videos. Very informative. Can you do one on Burping a 2006 WRX 2.5L? Of any Subaru with a header tank? My expansion tank fills up when I use a no spill funnel on the header tank to burp the coolant system. Just not 100% sure of the correct process.
Can you drain all the coolant from the engine on 4 cylinder by removing the thermostat?
No. Coolant will drain, but not the coolant in the block. Block drains have to be removed to fully remove coolant.
The biggest gripe I have is that Subaru didnt include a temp gauge on my 2011 forester.
yes, you have one.. electronic. The red light will pop up if it gets above the threshold
Have an 04 4 cylinder model and my owners manual seems to skip the coolant type. I've seen green, yellow, and blue types used. For you, it's green all the time?
Green in the 04. Blue didn't come out until 08/09.
Thanks as always. I was wondering if you think the head gasket issue was exasperated by unchanged coolant? I know coolant ph changes as it ages and acidic coolant sitting on the flat heads can’t help, but I am no expert.
It was. Not changing coolant regularly does shorten service life on the head gaskets.
How often would you suggest thermostat replacement? I have a '05 outback with the EZ30D
This is a old video not sure I'm gonna get a response anyways...I have a 2013 3.6 R Outback...I did everything I saw in this video & then some I changed the two upper hoses & the bottom larger thermostat housing to radiator hose plus put in a new thermostat... THANKS by the way for these videos...I just wanted to know what are the torque specs for the thermostat housing? I did this work yesterday sun drove to work today & noticed when I parked coolant on the ground I believe it's the thermostat housing cause it's right above where I noticed it on the ground but I didn't crawl under there to look cause I had to punch in at the time clock lol.I checked for leaks yesterday and nothing but i didn't take it for a ride like i should have. My ride ro work is 30 miles!.....I didn't empty the coolant from the engine block like I saw in this video cause my 14 mm hex socket was too long to fit in that area it's the blue point one from snap on guess that's not the one in this video?!? My exhaust manifold that's bolted to the engine was in the way....THANKS for all your help!!!
Torque spec on the t-stat housing is like 10nm or something very small. Basically tighten until the halves crust the t-stat o-ring and a snug past.
@@MrSubaru1387 Please tell me there is "only" the O ring seal that's part of the thermostat...there isn't suppose to be a separate O ring that goes between the thermostat & also the thermostat housing is there?!? I noticed something in a diagram on a website & my heart dropped cause I never saw one on there previously when I took off the housing & installed the new thermostat!!!
@@anthonyseeulater yeah. Just a ring gasket around the thermostat.
@@MrSubaru1387 ohhhh Thank God!!! Thanks for all your help brother man!!!
@@MrSubaru1387i am still learning and not familiar with a lot of terms yet.
I could figured out that t-stat is thermostat. But I still cannot figure out halves crust T-stat o-ring and a snag past.
Would you please help me what it means by that?
Think this is why mines not draining all the way I've not done the engine block. Any idea where they are on 2011 one cheers
can you buy the Subaru recommended coolant and the Japanese motor oil on amazon? I live a ways from a dealership. thanks for your videos.
You can. Should both be in my Amazon storefront.
Wow Now That's Roughing it ! lol Working OUTSIDE in an old broken up stone Driveway , I thought I had it rough , Working in my Nice Smooth concrete floor shop with out a lift ! Great Video , but you needn't be Shy about Describing your work too , as you proceed helps to understand methods and guidance .
Thanks !
I got a 2006 subaru wrx. If I don't drain coolant from the engine block will it cause harm to my engine? The coolant was green but I'm replacing it with blue zerex coolant?
2011 Impreza Outback Sport 2.5L. I'm new to mechanics/maintenance, and I'll say, those drain plugs are so difficult to remove! I cleaned them out and made sure the bit was seated properly, but the weird angles and lack of space didn't keep them that way during attempts to loosen them. Both have some damage now and I'm afraid they'll get stripped if we keep trying (not the threads). Myself and two grown men have tried, yet neither budged, even with a steel tube around the handle to give more leverage. Now my car has been on jack stands for 3 days and I'm trying to figure out an alternative route. Is there one? I wish I was more experienced and had more tools on hand, or the money to afford more tools. I live in the rust belt (Kansas) and I'm afraid the nuts/bolts holding my heat shield will crumble if I try to remove them, but maybe I'll try anyway... I'm excited to learn, but oh so tired. Oof.
Same year and trim here and am about to attempt this myself. Not in the rust belt, but still makes me nervous to read this as this is my DD!
@@substantial_range_ how did it go? also need to flush my coolant and im wondering if i should only drain the radiator few times or do it that way
@@akwoodzzz3257 I was able to get the heat shields off but was still unable to get the drain bolts loose. Not enough space. I gave up and am hoping just draining the radiator is enough if I shorten the coolant change interval some.
@@substantial_range_ didnt do it yet? im also thinking its gonna be a lot easier if i can only drain the radiator even if it leave some in the engine block it should replace at least half the coolant so i might do this twice if the coolant still look dirty after the first time
@@akwoodzzz3257 I did it a few weeks ago. Getting heat shields off took some penetrating oil and a little patience, but I wasn't into the idea of just dropping exhaust. Without the exhaust in the way getting to the block drains would be CAKE. Not sure on your double-drain situation. theoretically sounds fine. My coolant was the factory stuff and it looked pretty clean so I drained it once, topped it back up, and called it done.
Thanks for showing us how to replace Coolant on the Outback. I guess the newer Outback drain plug should locate somewhere else instead. How can we find this drain plug in a newer vehicle?
I have a Crosstrek 2015 Premium and Coolant replacement is about due soon. I have not able to figure out where is the Coolant drain plug on the Engine block. Could you give me a hint where its location? Should there be a label on the plug? All I know it's the
Part Number: 11024AA141.
Thank you in advance.
How to make sure you don’t have any bubble trapped in the engine block. Is the temp sensor measure the temp in the engine or somewhere else?
Question. I hear mixed opinions about removing the block plugs for the coolant drain. Im switching from green coolant to blue coolant so i want to be sure I have no contamination if possible.
Mixed how? That's literally how you drain coolant from the engine block.
@@MrSubaru1387 i mean mixed opinions about draining from the engine block. Assuming i dont use the engine block to drain the rest. What would be the next best way to get all coolant out
@@xpavence4237 you don't pull the block drains, you aren't draining the whole system. Easy as that. Pulling the petcock on the radiator doesn't remove it.
@@xpavence4237 those other opinions would be better described as being lazy and only doing 30% of the job
Howdy! Love all the Subaru content! Thanks for putting it up for us. Have been in love with my 2003 ez30d outback (220k miles (2nd owner)) for the last 3 years and have had very little to no issues. Recently I've noticed the temperature creep slightly above the 9 o'clock position. I'm replacing the thermostat and doing a coolant flush today. I've also noticed a slight bubbling in the coolant reservoir when the engine is hot but off. Is it normal to see small bubbles in the coolant reservoir at all? Or should it fill back up without bubbles? Thanks!
Hey!! you take the overflow bleeder hose.. and use that to plug onto the empty valve.. less of a mess..
Excellent video, thanks for taking the time to share. Cheers
Thank you this is very clear and helpful. Does anyone happen to know the torque specs for the 2005 WRX upper and radiator hoses? I even have the software Subaru uses to perform repairs but I cannot find this specification. If you have ever used the system it is not exactly intuitive, so I might just be looking in the wrong folders.
Wanted to do this today and realized front catalytic converter is in the way. I wouldn't mind taking it off, but would feel kinda bad putting that rusty and suspect cat back on there. Debating whether or not to gst a new one
suggestions for when to do a full coolant replacement vs a drain & fill?
I have a 2009 outback without climate control. I have heat only on drivers side but not passenger side. How do I fix that. Thank you