im doing a thread elsewhere and i need a detailed account of changing the coolant on a WRX (import my95)

can anyone help please?

 

Remove the cap on the header tank. Unscrew the wing nut (plastic) in the bottom left corner of the radiator. When empty tighten nut and refil. Run the engine with the cap off to get rid of any excess air. Replace cap. Get system up to pressure. Next time its cool check the level.

 

which cap is the header tank? and how much water is needed - cheers

oh and what is meant by "get system up to pressure"?

 

Mickey 'DO NOT REMOVE THE PLASTIC SCREW IN THE RAD' it is supposed to be the correct way of doing it but it will never re-seal after you have opened it.
Dissconnect the bottom hose from you rad and do it that way,its much easier and water tight when finished.

Zippy

 

can anyone do a detailed account of this procedure please would be very appreciated!

 

Thats about as detailed as you can get for changing coolant without adding pictures.
It tells you in the owners manuall, section 10-13 onwards.With pictures.But take into account the above comments as well.

 

cheers for that then mate - i have an import WRX does anyone know which is the best sort of "haynes manual" book i can get for it?

 

If you have not got an owners manual or it is in japanese I am sure you can get hold of one or a copy of here or Do a search on google or something.Worth having for basic info.

 

AFAIK the capacity is about 7.1 litres

 

Anybody Know how much antifreeze to put in ??

 

The mixture needs to be 50:50.

 

Cant you get it already mixed up from the dealer, I know I did for my Honda.

 

Buy Bluecol from any car supplier(ie Halfords) and do it yourself. Not rocket science!