2026-10-08 · 5 min read
Subaru Forester Radiator Malaysia
Forester radiator: aluminum core, plastic tanks. BOXER layout: radiator is front-mounted but horizontal flow differs from inline engines. Plastic tank cracks at 100,000–150,000 km. Malaysia replacement cost. e-BOXER SK: secondary cooler for motor-generator unit.
Subaru Forester Radiator
- Forester FB25 radiator: aluminium core with plastic tanks; Malaysia heat puts sustained load on cooling system; inspect radiator for external leaks and core fin damage at every major service; coolant flush every 80,000 km
- Forester radiator leak points: plastic tank-to-core seam common leak point on older Forester at 120,000+ km; lower radiator hose fitting can crack; inspect for coolant stain (green/orange residue) around tank corners
- Forester e-Boxer cooling: e-Boxer has main coolant circuit AND separate inverter coolant circuit; inverter coolant (different colour) requires separate level check; do not mix inverter coolant with engine coolant
- Forester overheating: if temperature gauge rises above midpoint — pull over immediately; do not continue driving; check coolant level when cool; overheating on Subaru boxer can cause warped head — very expensive repair