Dickensheets Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 97 OBW 130,000 miles. I already know what this means but somebody tell me it isn't so. I want to do the job myself but am moving to Fort Collins Colorado in six weeks and things are hectic around the house. I don't have the time right now. How long can I baby this thing - will it make it six weeks then trailer it to Colorado? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmithmmx Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Get to the dealer for a blue bottle, ots wortha shot for 2 bucks. Sounds like you are on borrowed time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickensheets Posted May 20, 2008 Author Share Posted May 20, 2008 Is that the conditioner stuff? And yeah borrowed time. It hasn't overheated yet but i'm gonna be watching like a hawk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 The conditioner is a waste of time at this point. i'm not going to be the bearer of bad news, but ......... nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rzirker Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Pull your thermostat out to keep the pressure from building. Try to keep your rpm's below 3000 and you could last a long time. Worked well for me. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Pull your thermostat out to keep the pressure from building. Try to keep your rpm's below 3000 and you could last a long time. Worked well for me. Good luck. Except it will trash your gas mileage. Just get it fixed. The longer you drive the car like this, the higher the possability of ruining the engine, especially if you want to go on a trip. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickensheets Posted May 21, 2008 Author Share Posted May 21, 2008 Well I agree with getting it fixed, I just have to make the time. I put a new radcap on it just for kicks but I think I can smell exhaust in the overflow tank. I drove it with the AC on in traffic and it did not overheat so I think the leak is still small. Best place for a new gasket set?? 1stsubaruparts.com? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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