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1993 Subaru Impreza Repair Question


Topics covered: Coolant, Gas, Head gasket.
Mileage: 142 miles.

Asked on February 14, 2013

Subaru Impreza Coolant Problem

Car has been overheating in 20 degree weather after about 5 miles of driving even after refilling coolant tank, the oil checks out, no bubbles or anything, no leaks, with the exception of when it gets really hot of course...
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Replied on February 14, 2013

after refilling the tank??? you have a leak. it may be buring it now from a head gasket from the overheating

have a leak down test done to confirm a head gasket

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on February 14, 2013

Well after refilling to coolant tank, and then after driving it the level of the coolant didnt change at all after a few days of driving. In fact today it is still filled, unchanged.

Tiny Answered by Hxaxtxe
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Replied on February 14, 2013

is it still overheating??? have you changed the thermostat???

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on February 14, 2013

Have not changed the thermostat.

Tiny Answered by Hxaxtxe
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Replied on February 14, 2013

Are the cooling fans working?
Did you check the level inside radiator?

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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