Legacy Outback Ltd Sedan F4-2.5L SOHC (2000)
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Inspected and/or repaired in accordance with instructions outlined in the Product Campaign Bulletin.
Any Authorized Subaru Dealer failing to perform the applicable service procedures defined in this bulletin to correct affected vehicles in their inventory
(new, used, demo) prior to the vehicle being placed in service may be in breach of the Subaru Dealer Agreement.
PARTS INFORMATION
Subaru Cooling System Conditioner
Note:
Subaru Cooling System Conditioner is packaged in cases that contain 12 bottles. Each affected vehicle requires one (1) bottle. Each case contains
enough material to treat 12 vehicles.
Prior to the release of this Service Program, each dealer will automatically be shipped a quantity of Subaru Cooling System Conditioner equivalent to
40% of their vehicle sales, or up to a maximum of 20 cases.
Additional quantities of the Cooling System Conditioner will be available through normal parts channels after 2/15/04. In order to maintain an adequate
part supply, SOA requests that Dealers only order quantities necessary to satisfy anticipated demand.
REPAIR PROCEDURES
The repair procedure involves adding Subaru Cooling System Conditioner to the cooling system. Follow the recommended procedure that applies to
either a "Cold" or "Hot" engine.
Caution:
The engine cooling system is under pressure and may he extremely hot. To prevent personal injury or vehicle damage he sure to take appropriate
precautions while performing this procedure.
Service Procedure on a COLD Engine
NOTE:
Impreza and Forester vehicle system components are shown in the images below, but Legacy and Outback models are similar. Consult your service
manual for exact locations and illustrations.
1.
Install rags around the radiator filler neck to prevent coolant from contaminating the engine area.
2.
Take off the radiator cap and set aside.
3.
Extract 125ml (4.23 oz.) of coolant from the radiator using a suitable device such as a piston syringe, meat or poultry baster, antifreeze
hydrometer, etc.