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Fred Boer - 11 Feb 2008 15:05 GMT

Good morning:

An odd thing this morning: it was a very cold night (-20C), and when I
started my Subie this morning, the temperature gauge indicated the engine
was warm more quickly than I would have normally expected. I got out of the
car momentarily, leaving the car running, and when I got back in, the temp
gauge had dropped back down indicating the engine was still cold. It then
took about the time I would expect to indicate a warm engine.

Is there something wrong?

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Carl 1 Lucky Texan - 11 Feb 2008 22:35 GMT

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Hmmm - is it possible there was a blockage of 'ice' or the coolant was
in a sludge/gel condition?

Carl

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Fred Boer - 11 Feb 2008 23:32 GMT

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Hi Carl:

Thanks for responding! I suppose it might have been blocked somehow, but if
so, it wasn't because of the condition of the coolant. I just had the heads
done, and the coolant is new... It does seem reasonable though that perhaps
somehow a small amount of coolant was hot, but then the bulk of the coolant
started flowing.

Anyway, the car has run fine today, so perhaps it was nothing.

Thanks!
Fred

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1 Lucky Texan - 12 Feb 2008 16:22 GMT

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Well, the 'mix' could be off. Fo rinstance, in a 12 quart system, 7 of
water and 5 of glycol only protects to about -15 degrees.

Carl

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Tony Hwang - 16 Feb 2008 20:48 GMT

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Hi,
My guess would be, because it was so cold battery was weak causing
erratic display on the gauge. For max protection, mix ratio is 50-50.
It's not only for winter, summer as well.(anti-freeze, anti-boil)

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Fred Boer - 16 Feb 2008 22:09 GMT

That's an idea. I know the battery is so-so right now, and it is on my list
for replacement. As soon as I get 4 straight weeks without being in the
shop, I will be putting in a new battery! :)

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> display on the gauge. For max protection, mix ratio is 50-50.
> It's not only for winter, summer as well.(anti-freeze, anti-boil)

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John O - 16 Feb 2008 23:21 GMT

> That's an idea. I know the battery is so-so right now, and it is on my
> list for replacement. As soon as I get 4 straight weeks without being in
> the shop, I will be putting in a new battery! :)

Can you wait that long?

Just kidding. I think I have a weak one too, but my symptoms are far less
pronounced.

-John O

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S - 12 Feb 2008 18:41 GMT

Hi Fred!

>Is there something wrong?

I'd bet the gauge needle was just stuck as a result of the extreme
cold. It'll happen to the speedo sometimes as well; it will go up to
30-35MPH and then stick there.
I don't know if this is caused by moisture getting into the instrument
panel and then freezing, or if it's just whatever lubricant Subaru
uses becoming sticky.
In any event, I wouldn't worry about it unless it becomes a regular
thing. even on warmer days.

ByeBye! S.

Steve Jernigan KG0MB
Laboratory Manager
Microelectronics Research
University of Colorado
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Fred Boer - 12 Feb 2008 18:45 GMT

Thanks... Car has been running fine since then so I am content...

Cheers!

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