1996 Subaru Legacy oil in overflow res.

LARRY BRUESCH

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1996 SUBARU LEGACY
4 CYL
AWD
AUTOMATIC
96,000 MILES

I changed the thermostat and all is working well so far but while draining the radiator I noticed a bit of oil in the water. The overflow was also contained a bit of oil. No indication of water in the oil pan. What is causing this?

Friday, January 11th, 2008 AT 9:22 PM

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BMRFIXIT

MECHANIC
19,053 POSTS

Check tranny fluid
if low and or foamey
radiator no good
if all ok
just drive it for a few miles and check again

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