Re: 96 Subaru Outback--antifreeze on ground

Jun 07, 2005 0 Replies


antifreeze leanks can sometimes be a total bitch to find, and if they are in


> an inaccessible spot like a heater hose, can be an even worse bitch to fix.
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> Ted

Ted is right. They can be tough to find. Leaky hoses, waterpumps, thermostat housings, and 'freeze' plugs are common.


I have found that I can usually make it further without losing all my coolant if I loosen the radiator cap first. The pressure which builds up inside the system blows out the coolant and loosening the cap entends your range, usually.

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