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My subaru 1996 250t non turbo over heats after running for awhile, radiator emptys out, dosent seem to have any holes/leaks but there is water on the underside of hood surgesting it coming out of radiator cap, overflow tank water level dosent change or **** back in to radiator. help... do i need to flush it? replace cap or do you think air or blockage in radiator, do i need to replace, or do you think prob with cyclinder... any sergestions

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If your engine is overheating, Try this procedure:

  • Dirt and debris can get lodged in the radiator air flow paths. This can block the radiator and cause your engine to overheat and damage the engine

  • Make sure the radiator and the overflow bottle are filled to the proper levels.

  • Bleed air from the coolant system:This is best done by running the engine with the radiator cap off until you see when the air bubbles stop coming up.

  • Check the radiator fans: The easiest way is to turn on the cars air conditioner and turn up the A/C fans. Both radiator fans should come on when the A/C starts

  • Make a pressure test by using a pressure testing tool (available at most auto parts stores). Use the pressure shown on your radiator cap. Most cars are 16 PSI or less, so don't exceed that pressure. Replace the radiator cap if it doesn't hold the pressure.

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Refill rad start car wait 3- 5 min now look in rad since you never put rad cap on

if low fill
if not low check temp gage if high them it's time for thermostat if reaching temp slowely make sure rad fan coming on
no fan ? check fuses and releys both good then it's a sensor and will likely require a quick trip to see boby da mechanic

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