why does my AT OIL TEMP only turn on after going 40 mph?

Asked by RealRB40 Aug 24, 2022 at 08:00 PM about the 2008 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i have a problem with my subaru that when i go over

40mph the AT OIL TEMP starts flashing and ABS

turns on, it also overheats and doesn’t turn on after a

while with the AT OIL TEMP flashing, i also don’t have

an obd2 scanner, someone help

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James answered 2 years ago

Before you put any money into this vehicle have it tested for a blown head gasket! Subarus of this era were prone to head gasket failure and at this point it's really not worth fixing. Sorry! Jim

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