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Old 13 November 2011, 11:14 AM
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Im going to renew the engine coolant / antifreeze before the really cold weather get here, but I have never done a coolant change on my Scoob before.

Do I need specific Subaru antifreeze or will 'generic' coolant from Halfords / motorfactors be OK? I have heard that a specific Subaru cooling system conditioner will be required as well .
Im guessing that the reservoir above the turbo & rad will need refilling as well?

As this is my 1st coolant change on the Scoob I dont want to ***** it up

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Old 13 November 2011, 09:43 PM
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Couple of methods.

https://www.scoobynet.com/showpost.p...19&postcount=3

https://www.scoobynet.com/showpost.p...9&postcount=11

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Old 18 November 2011, 05:38 PM
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Thanks for the links, will get it done before the freezing weather hits
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I did mine the other month and used Subura coolant antifreeze as it was about the same price as halfords
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