liftychk Posted May 1, 2005 Share Posted May 1, 2005 hello.. first time to this sight... my subaru had a overheating problem when i drove out from richmond to tucson a few months ago.. i replaced my thermostat... that didn't work.. so i've been running w/out... today i flushed my radiator and reinstalled new thermostat... the temp gage started rising so now i'm going to pull it again... i'mm 99% sure my headgasget is NOT BLOWN.. no water in oil radiator fluid doesnt bubbble.. replaced cap as well... does anyone have any ideas... any help would be greatly appriciated tanya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subie Gal Posted May 1, 2005 Share Posted May 1, 2005 do a hydracarbon test before you waste anymore time or money best to know for sure before you toss more $ at it... Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liftychk Posted May 1, 2005 Author Share Posted May 1, 2005 i haven't really tossed money.. just my own time.. termostat was like 16 dollars i'm just tired of climbing under there and smelling like rad. fluid. what does this test intail??? tanya do a hydracarbon test before you waste anymore time or money best to know for sure before you toss more $ at it... Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted May 1, 2005 Share Posted May 1, 2005 Welcome, Tanya. You've hit on the right site for Subaru help--I swear these are the most helpful, caring car people on the planet! I have little expertise in the thermostat/radiator area, but I'm sure you'll get a ton of responses. A couple of suggestions: First, tell us more about your car--year, model, transmission, mileage, any history of repairs or problems. Anything unusual happen prior to overheating on your trip? Second, try the search function. There have been many writeups on cooling system problems that may pertain. Again, welcome and good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Welcome to the forum Tanya. The test that Subie Gal mentioned is a done by sampling the coolant for hydrocarbons. They can do this with either a tester that sniffs the coolant or they can also add a chemical to a coolant sample that will change color if gases are in the coolant. Either test is cheap to do. From the sounds of things you may have a small gasket leak. You could also have a partially plugged radiator that could cause this to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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