2003 Subaru Legacy overheating

2003 SUBARU LEGACY
38,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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VELLINGA
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I have a 2.5 engine that overheats when going down the road------ok when idling. Also heater works for a while then goes cold. Replaced thermostat, radiator cap, drained and refilled 60/40 with Prestone. I do not see any discoloration in the radiator or the engine oil on the dipstick.
Feb 23, 2010 at 8:59 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

You may have a part blocked radiator, i would get it cleaned (not just a back flush) start here.

Mark (mhpautos)
Feb 23, 2010 at 10:28 PM
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VELLINGA
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Thanks for the idea on cleaning the radiator.
Feb 24, 2010 at 6:33 PM