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Make sure cooling fan is working
AnswerThere are three common problems for over heating. The thermostat is stuck in closed position and not circulating the coolant flow once the engine is warmed up. The water pump is not working properly and needs to be replaced. and lastly the radiator need a good flushing and coolant change. Try flushing the system and replacing the thermostat. Then see how the system runs after that. Hope this helps you. Brad. AnswerA fourth problem common in Subaru engines is a leaking head gasket where pressurized exhaust gasses enter the cooling system. A service center can test the coolant for traces of exhaust residue.As the engine heats and cools, the system "breathes" through the radiator cap, typically holding the pressure in the engine to a max of ~15 pounds. The expanding water flows through the radiator cap into the reservoir when the engine heats up, and is sucked back in as the water cools. If exhaust gas is forced into the system, it gradually fills with air (sometimes only under a heavy load), causing more coolant and some air to vent into the reservoir. When enough coolant is expelled the reservoir overflows onto the ground. Eventually enough coolant leaks out (possibly over several trips) to cause a boil-over.
A common symptom may be a reservoir that seems to be constantly emptying itself with no sign of leaks (because the water leaks out mostly when you're driving). If it's really bad, you may see bubbles surfacing in the reservoir. Good Luck!
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Another thing to look into is whether or not both cooling fans are running when it starts to get warm. i personally have a 95 Legacy doing the same thing. i noticed one fan was not running when the car was getting warm. when i ran power and ground directly to the fan it came on. this leaves the possibility of a bad relay, bad cooling temp sensor, or even a problem with the cars ECU. not as common of an issues as the others but still something simple to look into.
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