![]() ![]() I've talked to other Sube owners who have had head gaskets replaced under warranty only to have repeated failures down the line. If head gasket is replaced under warranty, the likelihood of further head gasket problems remains. Learn how to check your coolant level or have a Subaru retailer do as part of scheduled maintenance. If no leaks are found once again, where do I go from there? Your vehicle’s coolant keeps your engine running smoothly. Ive recently been researching coolant technology and decided I wanted to try and find an affordable way to get the type of coolants the manufacturers are specifying, rather than defaulting to the 1 gallon concentrated gold-colored Prestone Ive been using that claim to work for 'all makes and models'. If I take it back to the stealership and press the issue about coolant loss, they'll charge me for rechecking for leaks. I've got the Subaru extended warranty on the head gaskets. ![]() If the head gaskets are sound and remain so, I'll keep the Sube. I'm not sure that AWD with its lower gas mileage penalty is worth it these days, with skyrocketing gas prices. Temp indicator always stays in the middle of the center zone of the temp guage.Īnyway, If head gasket failure is likely, I'd just as soon dump the Sube and get a high mpg car instead of having the head gasket replaced. Even if there's some leakage, My Sube's not running hot. Subaru Forester Antifreeze / Coolant Subaru Outback Antifreeze / Coolant Subaru Impreza Antifreeze / Coolant Subaru Legacy Antifreeze / Coolant Subaru XV Crosstrek Antifreeze / Coolant Subaru WRX Antifreeze / Coolant Subaru Crosstrek Antifreeze / Coolant Subaru WRX STI Antifreeze / Coolant Subaru BRZ Antifreeze / Coolant Subaru Tribeca. Talking to other Sube owners I get responses from no coolant loss to yeah, sure, some loss due to evaporation from reservoir. ![]() Is it normal to lose even this small amount of coolant over time if there aren't any leaks? The only time we've ever added coolant to one of our Subarus was when a water pump started leaking. Formulated for long-lasting corrosion and rust protection for all cooling system components, this prediluted antifreeze/engine coolant prevents the use of poor quality water that can lead to cooling system failure. ![]()
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