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1996 Subaru Impreza Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Gas, Head gasket.
Mileage: 60,000 miles.

Asked on April 16, 2012

I have a wrx sti version 3. the temp gage is reading ver yhigh. ihave checked coolant levels which are ok. oil is ok and there are no leaks. when the temp is reading high i checked the radiator and this was cold. there is no power loss eith

Temperature rises gradually once the engine begins to warm up. No coolant is being lost and engine oil colour is ok.
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Replied on April 16, 2012

maybe bad thermostat?

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on May 1, 2012

Head gasket... Oil won't always go milky. Does over flow fill up? Dose cooling system build pressure fast? Does heat out put from heating vents go cold when temp is high? All signs of sub head gaskets ... Most COMMON Subaru complaint. Been a problem for years.

Tiny Answered by Chopper
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