Overheating

20

Asked by Maaike Jan 01, 2019 at 03:46 PM about the 1997 Subaru Legacy

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 97 Legacy. It recently cracked the tank on
the radiator. Replaced the radiator, then it started
overheating when being driven. The coolant
backflows into the reservoir. I replaced the
thermostat and water pump. Still had issue. Took
off the hoses to heater core and flushed them, no
blockage. I've added over 10 gallons of coolant,
radiator seems empty when cold. Checked oil for
signs of cracked head/blown gasket, no water
present. No water leaking inside car. No water
leaking under car. Can't figure out where coolant is
going, or why car is overheating. Any suggestions?

3 Answers

9,730

It's probably being burned by the engine you need to do a cylinder leak down test, there's a crack in the head or a head gasket has gone bad, less likely is a cracked block.

I still suspect the head gaskets. Just because you don't have coolant and oil mixing does not mean the head gaskets are not leaking.

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Legacy

Looking for a Used Legacy in your area?

CarGurus has 156 nationwide Legacy listings starting at $4,999.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    TheSubaruGuruBoston
    Reputation
    2,790
  • #2
    Anthony_60
    Reputation
    1,800
  • #3
    Tom Hawkins
    Reputation
    1,510
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Subaru Impreza
21 Great Deals out of 452 listings starting at $3,999
Used Toyota Camry
49 Great Deals out of 952 listings starting at $2,212
Used Subaru Forester
26 Great Deals out of 996 listings starting at $2,995
Used Honda Accord
44 Great Deals out of 907 listings starting at $2,799
Used Honda Civic
159 Great Deals out of 3,391 listings starting at $2,230
Used Honda CR-V
89 Great Deals out of 3,819 listings starting at $1,995
Used Toyota Corolla
120 Great Deals out of 1,950 listings starting at $1,995
Used Nissan Altima
27 Great Deals out of 672 listings starting at $2,000

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.