TXNWV Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I have a 02 outback with just over 130000 miles and the temperature gauge is reading hot but the engine is cool. The heater is fine no over heating smells and when I idle the temp drops to normal. It is in the low 30s and forecasted to get colder. I think it is the thermostat but not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Do you mean the radiator is cool or the engine? Get yourself a code reader to see what the actual temp is. After that It can be a stuck thermostat, bad cap, clogged radiator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Coolant level is good? Thermostat would be next on my list. Subaru OE or an OE equivalent type only. The cheapo stats don't work right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) might be a good idea to check the charging voltage. Edited January 7, 2015 by 1 Lucky Texan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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