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coolant question

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i have a 1995 legacy 2.2 and wanted to change out the coolant. is there a special type of coolant available and is it necessary?

thanks,

gregg

green colored coolant, mixed 50/50 with distilled water.

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thanks. i heard that there was a coolant additive to help w/ head gasket issues. can this be used as a preventative measure or only when a leak develops?

 

gregg

i heard that there was a coolant additive to help w/ head gasket issues. can this be used as a preventative measure or only when a leak develops?
heard from who/where?

Its from subaru. Its an official Subaru product used to (hopefully) prevent/stop external head gasket leaks. Its like chicken soup, it can't hurt, but 2.2s are fairly bullit proof as long as they are maintaned.

 

 

nipper

Should be no need with a 2.2. Given the age of the vehicle, you wouldn't want to clog any gummed up passages in the rad or heat core (not sure if this "conditioner" acts like a stop leak or not). I'd just get some fresh coolant in there and be happy with that.

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