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Engine Cooling System (H4DO): Adjustments Subaru Forester SJ

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PROCEDURE TO ADJUST THE SUBARU SUPER COOLANT CONCENTRATION

CAUTIONUse the SUBARU Super Coolant with a 50 - 60% concentration in order to obtain maximum anti-freeze and anti-rust performance.

To adjust the concentration of SUBARU Super Coolant according to temperature, find the proper SUBARU Super Coolant concentration in the table, and add dilution water to the SUBARU Super Coolant (concentrated type) until it reaches the proper dilution.

Relationship of SUBARU Super Coolant concentration and freezing temperature
SUBARU Super Coolant concentration50%55%60%
Freezing temperature36°C (-33°F)41°C (-42°F)50°C (-58°F)

Engine coolant and diluting water

Refer to "SPECIFICATION" for recommended engine coolant and diluting water. < Ref. to SPECIFICATION , General Description. >

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: WATER PUMP PULLEY
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the V-belts. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662116-S07347334572014101300000) , V-belt. >
  3. Remove the radiator main fan and fan motor. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662122-S25494677872014101300000) , Radiator Main Fan and Fan Motor. >
  4. Lift up the vehicle.
  5. Remove the under cover. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662136-S19922819302014101300000) , Front Under Cover. >
  6. Remove the water pump pulley using the ST. ST1 18355AA000 PULLEY WRENCH ST2 18334AA030 PULLEY WRENCH PIN SET

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Scheme 4: WATER PUMP
  1. Drain engine coolant. < Ref. to «DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT»(ref-662122-S01673266482014101300000) , REPLACEMENT, Engine Coolant. >
  2. Remove the water pump pulley. < Ref. to «WATER PUMP PULLEY»(ref-662122-S29552384302014101300000) , REMOVAL, Water Pump. >
  3. Remove the front exhaust pipe. < Ref. to «REMOVAL»(ref-662139-S23483353282014101300000) , Front Exhaust Pipe. >
  4. Remove the water pump from the oil pan upper.