ElectricSunset

Hi, I noticed you live in San Diego. I realize you said you do your own Subaru service. Where would you go for transmission fluid flush/change and to replace themostat and radiator hoses? thanks, Allen

Hi, I have 1997 Legacy Brighton 2.2 (not the 2.5 with gasket issues) with 83K. Recently the Temp Gauge showed Hot while driving on the street. Pulled over. No steam, engine warm (not hot), radiator warm/cool, coolant tank low,coolant fan not working. There were a few drops of coolant next to radiator cap. When open rad cap heard swoosh of air. Later thermostat checked out and no leaks. Had at least 4.5 quarts of coolant in system when this happened. Was obviously low on coolant and air in system. After flushing coolant and burping system it does not get hot and COOLANT FAN WORKS! I'm thinking that the coolant fan did not go on because the engine was not hot enough. CAN AIR IN THE SYSTEM CAUSE A TEMP GAUGE TO SHOW HOT WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT HOT? How do I know if I damaged the head gasket or engine? thanks