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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998LEGACY BRIGHTON WAGON AWD F4-2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEFLUIDSCOOLANTSERVICE AND REPAIR
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHC
Coolant: Service and Repair
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Service and Repair
A: DRAINING OF ENGINE COOLANT
1) Lift-up the vehicle.
2) Fit vinyl tube to drain pipe.
3) Loosen drain cock to drain engine coolant into container.
NOTE: Remove radiator cap so that engine coolant will drain faster.
B: FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT
1) Remove air vent plug from radiator.
2) Fill engine coolant into radiator up to filler neck position.
3) Fill engine coolant into reservoir tank up to upper level.
4) Attach radiator cap and reservoir tank cap properly.
5) Install air vent plug.
6) Warm-up engine completely for more than five minutes at 2,000 to 3,000 rpm.
7) Stop engine and wait until temperature drops to a safe level.
8) If engine coolant level drops in radiator, add engine coolant to filler neck position.
9) If engine coolant level drops from upper level of reservoir tank, add engine coolant to upper level.
10) Attach radiator cap and reservoir tank cap properly.
1) Lift-up the vehicle.
2) Fit vinyl tube to drain pipe.
3) Loosen drain cock to drain engine coolant into container.
NOTE: Remove radiator cap so that engine coolant will drain faster.
B: FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT
1) Remove air vent plug from radiator.
2) Fill engine coolant into radiator up to filler neck position.
3) Fill engine coolant into reservoir tank up to upper level.
4) Attach radiator cap and reservoir tank cap properly.
5) Install air vent plug.
6) Warm-up engine completely for more than five minutes at 2,000 to 3,000 rpm.
7) Stop engine and wait until temperature drops to a safe level.
8) If engine coolant level drops in radiator, add engine coolant to filler neck position.
9) If engine coolant level drops from upper level of reservoir tank, add engine coolant to upper level.
10) Attach radiator cap and reservoir tank cap properly.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.