need help coolant level below low line when cold?

Turbopilot 2.5 · 11-04-2007, 07:20 AM

I have been keeping an eye on my coolant for a couple of months now and noticed that when the engine is cold the level is right on the low line, and when at operating temp. at the high line or somewhere between the two. Well the other day I looked at the level and noticed that it was inch below the low line, the car was totally cold at the time, I don't think I have a leak, just wondering if this sounds normal? The wether has become a lot cooler all of a sudden, I don't know if that has anything to do with it. Well I'm thinking of going to the dealer and picking some spare coolant up, does anyone know if it has to be diluted and if the Subaru stuff is the best to use? Is there more than one kind?

thanks

StylesJim · 11-04-2007, 07:33 AM

I noticed the same thing on my 07. Low since I picked it up from the dealer. I bought coolant from the dealer and dilluted 50/50 with water. I believe thats what it says in the manual.

bzbuzz · 11-05-2007, 04:04 PM

its normal..dont worry

modaddict · 11-05-2007, 04:16 PM

normal.

11-04-2007, 07:20 AM	#1
Turbopilot 2.5 Junior STI Driver Posts: 141 Join Date: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	need help coolant level below low line when cold? I have been keeping an eye on my coolant for a couple of months now and noticed that when the engine is cold the level is right on the low line, and when at operating temp. at the high line or somewhere between the two. Well the other day I looked at the level and noticed that it was inch below the low line, the car was totally cold at the time, I don't think I have a leak, just wondering if this sounds normal? The wether has become a lot cooler all of a sudden, I don't know if that has anything to do with it. Well I'm thinking of going to the dealer and picking some spare coolant up, does anyone know if it has to be diluted and if the Subaru stuff is the best to use? Is there more than one kind? thanks This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

11-04-2007, 07:33 AM	#2
StylesJim Professional STI Driver Car: 07 OBP STI Fav Mod: Sundays and Boxers Location: VA Posts: 426 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: need help coolant level below low line when cold? I noticed the same thing on my 07. Low since I picked it up from the dealer. I bought coolant from the dealer and dilluted 50/50 with water. I believe thats what it says in the manual.

11-05-2007, 04:04 PM	#3
bzbuzz STI Driver Car: 06 wrx ltd vf34 Fav Mod: JTAG Location: IL Posts: 244 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: need help coolant level below low line when cold? its normal..dont worry

11-05-2007, 04:16 PM	#4
modaddict Spec C Club Car: 04 Crawford STi Fav Mod: CP35r 440whp Posts: 2,007 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: need help coolant level below low line when cold? normal. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.