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08-23-2016, 05:32 PM | #1 |
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Subaru Coolant at NAPA
For those that are interested, NAPA has the Subaru-compatible blue extended-life coolant for $14.85/gallon. It is Pentofrost A3 coolant. Seems like a good deal to me. Many of us have to add coolant periodically and this should certainly work.
https://www.napaonline.com/napa/en/p...207/AOR8115207 http://www.pentosin.net/specsheets/P...st_spec_A3.pdf Last edited by mhughett; 08-23-2016 at 05:50 PM. |
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Also, while I was there I saw that they also carry a Zerex Asian formula coolant that meets the Subaru spec's and it is in the same blue color as well. It is pre-diluted and is only $14.49/gallon. That's about $10/gallon less than the dealer.
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Reserve online, pick up in store to save 10% offer valid till 9/7 no coupon needed.
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that's good to know. always a plus when you don't need to go to the stealership (and the fact that I live 30+ miles away from the nearest subaru dealer lol)
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FWIW, Autozone also has Pentosin Pentofrost A3 which is said to be formulated for the Subaru 2009+... $16.99 list - but better than the dealer.
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Seems like it'll be okay to mix with OEM coolant, but just wanna make sure, is it?
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Thanks for the info, this helps since the OEM coolant is almost 30 dollar a gallon.
But is the life time the same as the OEM coolant? OP do you know? The OEM one last way pass 100k before the 1st flush. |
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The Zerex Asian formula is good for 150k/5 years. Not sure about the Pentosin but I know it is a long-life product as well.
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Just remember with the Zerex that the same formula comes in both blue and red colors and not all stores with have the blue. Advance Auto only had red.
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When it is hot , it will be a little pass the full mark, will update if engine temps get hotter. Thanks for the heads up, the price is more affordable than the OEM coolant. |
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Is there any evidence from Subaru taht Pentonsin A3 and the other stuff works for Subaru cars? Claimed made by Pentonsin is a little fishy. Lots of places claim their ATF is compatible with Honda's and we know they don't always work.
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