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Anyone know how to winterize the ballast system in an 06 Outback, I'm paying $90.00 by my dealership to have that done and can't believe it's that difficult. It's a one bag rear ballast system. Would like to do it myself next year (but only if I can be sure to do it right!!!).
Chris
All I have ever done was remove the bags and hung them out for a while.
I did this with my 2001 Mobius LS
and that is what I do with my 2004 LSV
I have never had any problems with pumps. I am not sure what they would do to them. At most I would say take the hose off the pump and let it drain out completely (if you can get to).
Ask them what they do for $90.00 - I would like to know.
maybe an antifreeze in the lines and pumps? not sure
Don't forget to empty the strainer.
Good point, the 2001 didn't have the strainers. The 2004 does, I didn't think about it. I get it all when actually winterize. I am holding out, last year I made it into Nov and I want to do that again.
Remove the bag and use a wet / dry vac to suck the water out of the lines, and empty the strainer is all I've ever done. Going on me 4th winterization w/ no issues or surprises waiting for me in the spring.
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Hope this helps
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B
how do you empty the strainer?
Im pretty sure the strainer just threads onto the top.
just a turn to the left?
Cheers
Jay
Yah, just unscrew it, be careful not to bend the screen when reassembling.
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B
Thanks all, I'll give keep this info for next winter, sounds simple enough.