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just as an fyi... Subarus do not tend to mix oil and coolant giving the milkshake appearance... they typically leak either externally - ie: leaks visible on the outside or through to the combustion chamber - which results in the bubbles you are seeing in the overflow... exhaust gasses getting into the cooling system. just because the head gaskets were changed does not preclude a new failure. A lot depends on which gasket was used, whether or not the mating surfaces were properly prepared* and if the head bolts were properly torqued. *making sure the heads are totally flat is a big part of a headgasket job. if there is any warping at all, it WILL fail again - just a question of when.

The Colour looks somehow Greener under the Golden Sunlight; after polishing it and under natural light, the Car Looks Bluish.

check here for FSM - http://jdmfsm.info/Auto/Japan/Subaru/Forester/

I agree on the new sensor. I did not heat the probes above the 190 range. At 190, the new one was at near zero ohms while the old one ( after being cleaned) hung in around 400. Oh I fully agree the quality of parts these days has gone to crap. Obviously even when obtained from the OE dealer, no doubt this temp sensor being such. I don't turn wrench for $ anymore just for myself. Reman starters and alternators these days are a crap shoot at best. I also put a brand new (not reman) alt on the baja as part of this service as the old one was at best putting out about 12.8 just prior to the one the road issue seen before this work. I had been hearing an occasional squealing, found to be a rear alt bearing that prompted me to meter check it. no doubt under load probably much less.. That in itself might have caused some of the pre-work gauge/ac coil issue, as I have seen low voltage supply cause similar on other vehicles. I'm now at 14.3 with the new one. For now taking it for some test drives, leaving the scan tool connected to make sure no overheat. If I see even the slightest repeat of gauge issue, will order another OE sensor, but bench test before install. Meanwhile this new one is going back for a refund. Thank you for your feedback.