Re: 2006 Outback 3.0 engine temperature spiking--dealer can't reprod

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Re: 2006 Outback 3.0 engine temperature spiking--dealer can't reprod

hippo

21 Jul 2008 21:55

Tim <random_mail@comcast.net> Jul 21, 2008 at 01:50 PM

>Hi there:

>I have an =9206 Subaru Outback 3.0 sedan with 35,000 miles. The engine
>temp. spikes close to red zone when stopping after highway driving OR
>when caught in stop-and-go highway traffic.

>Once vehicle resumes moving, the temp. gauge slowly drifts back down
>again.

>This started happening earlier in the summer, and increased in
>frequency last week.

>When this happens, the overflow tank is boiling with coolant.

>Car has consumed several quarts of coolant since start of summer with
>no visible leak. This has also increased in frequency=97Overflow tank
>was full on Thursday 7/17, but drained empty by Sunday 7/20.

>Brought it into the dealer today and got the expected =93can=92

reproduce

>the problem.=94 They are keeping it overnight to try again tomorrow.

>In the meantime, I have searched online and noticed four separate
>technical service bulletins pertaining to cooling system issues.

>Can anyone offer some insight? I am aware that dealers tend to get
>prickly when a customer starts spouting off about TSB=92s, and I want to
>be well informed before I ask the service manager about specific
>TSB=92s.

>Thanks,

>Tim

About 30 yrs ago I had a similar problem with a Peugeot 104 because th
fan wasn't cutting in.
My son had the same with a 95 Mondeo last year because the fan switc
failed. Both cars heated up enough once not moving much to virtually boi
dry. Be nice if it's something that simple! Cheers

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Tim

21 Jul 2008 20:50

Hi there:

I have an ’06 Subaru Outback 3.0 sedan with 35,000 miles. The engine
temp. spikes close to red zone when stopping after highway driving OR
when caught in stop-and-go highway traffic.

Once vehicle resumes moving, the temp. gauge slowly drifts back down
again.

This started happening earlier in the summer, and increased in
frequency last week.

When this happens, the overflow tank is boiling with coolant.

Car has consumed several quarts of coolant since start of summer with
no visible leak. This has also increased in frequency—Overflow tank
was full on Thursday 7/17, but drained empty by Sunday 7/20.

Brought it into the dealer today and got the expected “can’t reproduce
the problem.” They are keeping it overnight to try again tomorrow.

In the meantime, I have searched online and noticed four separate
technical service bulletins pertaining to cooling system issues.

Can anyone offer some insight? I am aware that dealers tend to get
prickly when a customer starts spouting off about TSB’s, and I want to
be well informed before I ask the service manager about specific
TSB’s.

Thanks,

Tim

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