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Originally Posted by qqzj
2013 Limited. Car runs just fine. Had too much time at hand today and took a look and was astonished. The reservoir is bone dry. I put a flashlight against the white plastic reservoir and cannot find any indication where the fluid level is. Instantly feels uneasy about driving the car now. A few questions, hopefully somebody with experience can help.
1. Where to get OEM coolant? The dealers nearby are all blood suckers, asking $80 for oil changes. So need some help here. I know some would say Pentofrost A3 is the same stuff, but is there anything official, trustworthy evidence for that?
2. How to take off the radiator cap? I twisted about 1/4 turn and pulled it up. However, there seems to be some metal clips to hold it. I did not want to risk anything so I stopped. Is there any tricks?
3. BTW, what is the use of that black plastic strip in the window washer fluid reservoir? I can easily take it out of the reservoir. So pretty puzzled.
Thanks for the help.
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The coolant should be very obvious and easy to see in the reservoir.
1. I recommend just buying OEM super coolant. Most dealers price match with online offers from other dealers. It's about $25 Subaru sells their coolant for cheaper than the identical Toyota one. I have no idea why.
Toyota: 00272-GTBC1
Subaru: SOA868V9270
2. Don't open the radiator cap to refill the reservoir. There is a yellow cap nearby that is for the reservoir. If you really need to open the radiator cap, you have to spin until you feel resistance twice and the cap tabs line up with the radiator slots.
3. The strip is the windshield washer dipstick. Tells you your washer fluid level (same idea as oil dipstick)
Like someone else already said, PLEASE take some time and read your owners manual from cover to cover.