Why is my 2003 Subaru Outback overheating?
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.
Why does my car only overheats on the highway?
The potential causes of a car overheating at highway speeds are a stuck thermostat, a restricted radiator, or a kinked hose. The fix could be as simple as replacing a radiator hose or your car could require a new radiator altogether depending on which problem you have and how severe that problem is.
Why did my Subaru Outback overheat on the way to work?
Took off to take Daughter to work and got halfway there and noticed that the car temp gauge went up significantly and there was a smell of gas and oil inside the car. I turned the heater off and the temp gauge dropped down back to where it normally stays.
What kind of car is a 2002 Subaru Outback?
I have a 2002 Subaru limited Outback with 99,000 miles on it. I went out to warm the car and turned the heater to low and let it sit 10 minutes. Took off to take Daughter to work and got halfway there and noticed that the car temp gauge went up significantly and there was a smell of gas and oil inside the car.
Where is the heater located in a Subaru Outback?
But the solution is ridiculously simple. Air gets trapped in the heater element, which sits under the dashboard and is higher than the radiator so that the air does not bleed out. There is no independent thermostat bypass in a Subaru.
Is there a warranty on a Subaru Outback?
Older Subarus (2000 through 200?) had lots of headgasket issues. If you had the Subaru coolant fix that they called for mnay years ago, they might help cover the fix cost. I don’t remember the details exactly, but I think if you did the coolant additive they would give a 100,000 mile warranty.