Based on my experiences I would stick with the Green Subaru Long life coolant.Final Thoughts On Mixing Anti-Freeze Can You Mix Different Types of Coolant? At this stage there is really no way to know the ramifications to the cooling system if Blue is used on an older Subie. Back when GM’S Dexcool first came out there were well known compatibility issues that came up with gaskets and seals. I would not use the Super Blue in your Older Subaru.
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. 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. 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. Subaru coolant or the wrong coolant can’t and will not void the “entire” car warranty. 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. I kind of want to clear up a voided warranty versus warranty repairs denied.Ī “voided warranty” is a huge misconception. The new “Blue Super Coolant” is not compatible or vice versa with the earlier types of coolant. And providing tips for Subaru owners who find our website regardless of where they live. Staying informed is the only real way to get the most out of your vehicle.Īll Wheel Drive Auto is committed to keeping our customers informed about the cars they drive.
This is where a good Independent Subaru Repair shop like All-Wheel Drive Auto can serve you better. This can and will create a situation where the owner of a newer Subaru will wait the 10 years for service, but because the coolant is mixed may be faced with expensive repairs prior to that service being done. Also is the real possibility that not every shop, (especially quick lube centers) will follow the recommendation of the manufacturer. The new Super coolant is much more expensive than just regular coolant or even the Factory Subaru coolant used to date. This should also save some money with regards to the cost of service, and has the added benefit of being better for the environment. Subaru is stating that the mixing of the new coolant with any other type of coolant will alter the protection capabilities of the new coolant, which Subaru claims will last 10 years before service is needed.īy increasing the service life of engine coolant we should be able to cut down on some of the hazardous waste generated when performing routine maintenance. This means that when the cooling system is serviced for any reason or the overflow bottle is topped off during a routine oil change the new coolant must be used. This coolant is blue in color and every bottle has a big “S” in the middle and a red cape on it.Īccording to Subaru the new Coolant must NOT be mixed with any other type of coolant.
The new 2008 Subaru WRX STI and all of the 2009 model year Subaru’s use a new type of coolant dubbed by Subaru as “Subaru Super Coolant”.
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