What causes a Subaru to overheat?
While there are a variety of reasons your Subaru Outback is overheating, the most common 3 are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat.
What happens if there is air in the coolant system?
When you have air in your coolant system, it causes steam pockets in the line which act almost like plugs preventing the coolant from continuing to flow. That’s why you end up with your engine overheating, because the coolant isn’t allowed to continue through or it moves very slowly.
What year did Subaru start using blue coolant?
2008
Starting in 2008 Subaru went to a new Super long life coolant, it was only supposed to be in the STI in 2008 and all other models by 2009 but we have observed plenty of 2008 Subaru Outback’s that came from the factory with Blue Super long life coolant rather than the green long life.
When did Ford change the thermostat on the water pump?
In 1996, Ford changed to a lower degree 195° thermostat. They changed water pump designs at this time as well. The new pumps required the new long stem 195° thermostat in place of the short stem to properly seat the bypass disk. All 1996-2003 Ford PSD’s now come equipped with a long stem 195° thermostat.
What was the thermostat on a Ford 7.3L PowerStroke?
Until 1996, all 7.3L Powerstrokes that were manufactured used an International water pump and an International short stem 203° thermostat . In 1996, Ford changed to a lower degree 195° thermostat. They changed water pump designs at this time as well.
Are there any zero EWH 02 water heater thermostats?
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What kind of water heater thermostat do I Need?
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