Subaru coolant conditioner question

Rpm90001 · 04-04-2011, 03:17 PM

Hello,

I just bought a 2000 legacy L and was changing all the fluids and noticed that there is a slight external coolant leak from the head gasket. My question is, is the coolant conditioner a preventive item or will it actual plug a leak? What are the chances this may stop the drip? And if it does..does the quick fix last? I have No heating issues, oil is clean and do not see any issues with discolored coolant or being pushed in the over flow. Looks to be external only. I don't like to add this kind of but I guess it is worth a shot.

Thanks

Geo

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kaisersouse · 04-04-2011, 03:18 PM

My dealer gave me my conditioner for free. Otherwise its $2. Wouldnt hurt...

Unabomber · 04-04-2011, 07:04 PM

It has stop leak properties....it's a $2 fix, give it a shot.

Bluefoton · 04-05-2011, 09:26 AM

Respectfully, I'd vote against it. You risk clogging more than the leak itself. It's as if you had a bleeding finger and stuffed yourself with greasy fries and burgers hoping that the cholesterol will plug your cut...

matt06wrxwgn · 04-05-2011, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluefoton

Respectfully, I'd vote against it. You risk clogging more than the leak itself. It's as if you had a bleeding finger and stuffed yourself with greasy fries and burgers hoping that the cholesterol will plug your cut...

Not exactly like jamming a bunch of grease in arteries. It's a seal conditioner. It would be like if you took that grease and jammed it in your cut to stop the bleeding.

Rpm90001 · 04-05-2011, 03:18 PM

I'm going to give it a shot, I look at it this way... It has to go in anyway leak or not. It's recommended by soa at every coolant change.

Bluefoton... I agree with you 100% I do not like this stuff and said I would never use this type of fix. In this case I just don't have anything to lose.

Thanks,

Geo

Bluefoton · 04-05-2011, 04:04 PM

There are two aspects of it. Appanrelty it "conditiones" the coolant by preventing it from becoming excessively acidic, which is one cause for eating the gaskets. Nevertheless, that can be acheived by monitoring your coolant in the first place.

Furthermore - and this is the root of the discussions - it's a clogger - actually a rebranded Holts RadWeld. Supportes claim that if it's officially recommended by SOA, it won't be detrimental. Naysayers claim that the chunks in it can clog coolant passages in your engine. Nevertheless, cases in which engine damage was specifically caused by the conditioner are not frequent, and it's impossible to list cases where something was avoided by not adding something.

If you wanted to be confused any further, here is a more food for thought

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1351375
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=508603

Rpm90001 · 04-06-2011, 03:03 PM

Thanks for the links. I'm leaning to just yanking the motor..it will be my first Subaru pull. Does not look to be too bad.....tough decision for a tiny little drip.

04-04-2011, 03:17 PM	#1
Rpm90001 Scooby Newbie Member#: 278142 Join Date: Mar 2011 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Endicott NY Vehicle: 2000 Legacy Green	Subaru coolant conditioner question Hello, I just bought a 2000 legacy L and was changing all the fluids and noticed that there is a slight external coolant leak from the head gasket. My question is, is the coolant conditioner a preventive item or will it actual plug a leak? What are the chances this may stop the drip? And if it does..does the quick fix last? I have No heating issues, oil is clean and do not see any issues with discolored coolant or being pushed in the over flow. Looks to be external only. I don't like to add this kind of but I guess it is worth a shot. Thanks Geo * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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Bluefoton Scooby Specialist Member#: 141373 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Quebec, QC Vehicle: 2008 2.5i-hatch - now with a HID retrofit	Respectfully, I'd vote against it. You risk clogging more than the leak itself. It's as if you had a bleeding finger and stuffed yourself with greasy fries and burgers hoping that the cholesterol will plug your cut...

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Rpm90001 Scooby Newbie Member#: 278142 Join Date: Mar 2011 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Endicott NY Vehicle: 2000 Legacy Green	I'm going to give it a shot, I look at it this way... It has to go in anyway leak or not. It's recommended by soa at every coolant change. Bluefoton... I agree with you 100% I do not like this stuff and said I would never use this type of fix. In this case I just don't have anything to lose. Thanks, Geo

04-05-2011, 04:04 PM	#7
Bluefoton Scooby Specialist Member#: 141373 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Quebec, QC Vehicle: 2008 2.5i-hatch - now with a HID retrofit	There are two aspects of it. Appanrelty it "conditiones" the coolant by preventing it from becoming excessively acidic, which is one cause for eating the gaskets. Nevertheless, that can be acheived by monitoring your coolant in the first place. Furthermore - and this is the root of the discussions - it's a clogger - actually a rebranded Holts RadWeld. Supportes claim that if it's officially recommended by SOA, it won't be detrimental. Naysayers claim that the chunks in it can clog coolant passages in your engine. Nevertheless, cases in which engine damage was specifically caused by the conditioner are not frequent, and it's impossible to list cases where something was avoided by not adding something. If you wanted to be confused any further, here is a more food for thought http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1351375 http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=508603

04-06-2011, 03:03 PM	#8
Rpm90001 Scooby Newbie Member#: 278142 Join Date: Mar 2011 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Endicott NY Vehicle: 2000 Legacy Green	Thanks for the links. I'm leaning to just yanking the motor..it will be my first Subaru pull. Does not look to be too bad.....tough decision for a tiny little drip.