99 legacy sus temp guage

Smoothe · 03-22-2004, 12:12 AM

I have a 99 sus, i love the car but dont know much about the model as far has performace highlights, or why the car is special(30th aniv edit). I did a search and found nothing, im inquiring about some specs, and if there is an issue with the temp guages on this model. The guage will go to 3/4 below hot, coast down to level(middle) at acceleration, or idel, and dip to 1/4 above cold. What i am saying is the guage is doing its own thing , and i dont know if it is an overe heating issue or guage problem. I have 107,818 miles on the car. Any insight would be appreciated, on specs and this guage issue.

Thank You

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DerFahrer · 03-22-2004, 12:40 AM

Does it go into the red part of the temp gauge? If not I wouldn't be terribly concerned over it. It's possible the gauge could just be normally fluctuating. My XT can approach the upper 2/3rds of the temp gauge and I have not had any problems yet.

iamrazor · 03-22-2004, 09:13 AM

when was the last time you did a coolant flush? a REAL flush, not just a drain and refill

sha_zapple · 03-22-2004, 10:07 AM

or... it could be a simple and most probable solution. Its probably just a bad Thermostat... theyre pretty cheap and easy to replace.

also, www.cars101.com is good for general information

http://www.cars101.com/outback_archi...tback%20wagons
I beleive this is your car

biggreen96 · 03-22-2004, 02:01 PM

well my temp gauge stays in one spot at all times, until i was having troubles with my water pump leaking coolant and lowering the level of the coolant in the system, then I had symptoms akin to yours.

Our coolant temp sensors are at the top of the engine, it doesnt take a loss of very much coolant before the sensor is only touching hot air and steam.

i think if the thermostat was bad ( stuck open or stuck shut) it would read hot(shut) all the time or cool all the time.

try bleeding any air out of the system.

ajosselyn · 03-22-2004, 02:14 PM

I hate to tell you this, but thats not normal at all. On my SUS the temp gauge reading stays just below the half way mark at all times. It shouldn't move at all. I think you have a bad thermostat, which has already been mentioned before.
hope this helps.

white is the best color.

subysouth · 03-22-2004, 03:19 PM

Something is definitely wrong. The temp should not fluctuate much at all. Could be a bad thermostat, electric fan, or water pump. You need to get it checked out or you could be visited by the bad head gasket fairy.

Either of you SUS guys want to part with your grille?

ss

Smoothe · 03-22-2004, 04:16 PM

Thank You for your responses,
The car is still under the warrenty i recieved, so will have it checked over, i did not think temp guages were supposed to fluxuate. Like i said turning on the heat does nothing, the temp will fall at acceleration. The temp never reaches above (H) hot, but just below it and never falls below (C) cold just a 1/4 above. As for coolant flush, i have not done one, and am not sure if the dealer did one.

Thanks

03-22-2004, 12:12 AM	#1
Smoothe Scooby Newbie Member#: 57813 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Virgina Vehicle: 1999 Legacy SUS White	99 legacy sus temp guage I have a 99 sus, i love the car but dont know much about the model as far has performace highlights, or why the car is special(30th aniv edit). I did a search and found nothing, im inquiring about some specs, and if there is an issue with the temp guages on this model. The guage will go to 3/4 below hot, coast down to level(middle) at acceleration, or idel, and dip to 1/4 above cold. What i am saying is the guage is doing its own thing , and i dont know if it is an overe heating issue or guage problem. I have 107,818 miles on the car. Any insight would be appreciated, on specs and this guage issue. Thank You * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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03-22-2004, 12:40 AM	#2
DerFahrer Scooby Specialist Member#: 30727 Join Date: Dec 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Orlando, FL Vehicle: 2000 Legacy B4 RSK Formerly subyluvr2212	Does it go into the red part of the temp gauge? If not I wouldn't be terribly concerned over it. It's possible the gauge could just be normally fluctuating. My XT can approach the upper 2/3rds of the temp gauge and I have not had any problems yet.

03-22-2004, 09:13 AM	#3
iamrazor Scooby Guru Member#: 52324 Join Date: Jan 2004 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Pelham, NH Vehicle: 2011 SWP WRX LTD 1990 T30 miata	when was the last time you did a coolant flush? a REAL flush, not just a drain and refill

03-22-2004, 10:07 AM	#4
sha_zapple Scooby Specialist Member#: 41012 Join Date: Aug 2003 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Vehicle: 1998 Legacy L	or... it could be a simple and most probable solution. Its probably just a bad Thermostat... theyre pretty cheap and easy to replace. also, www.cars101.com is good for general information http://www.cars101.com/outback_archi...tback%20wagons I beleive this is your car

03-22-2004, 02:01 PM	#5
biggreen96 Scooby Specialist Member#: 12535 Join Date: Nov 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Idaho slash Washington Vehicle: vf39 93 Legacy Wagon 92 Legacy Rally EG33'd	well my temp gauge stays in one spot at all times, until i was having troubles with my water pump leaking coolant and lowering the level of the coolant in the system, then I had symptoms akin to yours. Our coolant temp sensors are at the top of the engine, it doesnt take a loss of very much coolant before the sensor is only touching hot air and steam. i think if the thermostat was bad ( stuck open or stuck shut) it would read hot(shut) all the time or cool all the time. try bleeding any air out of the system.

03-22-2004, 02:14 PM	#6
ajosselyn * Banned * Member#: 36269 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Marin and Santa Cruz Vehicle: 1999 Legacy SUS White	I hate to tell you this, but thats not normal at all. On my SUS the temp gauge reading stays just below the half way mark at all times. It shouldn't move at all. I think you have a bad thermostat, which has already been mentioned before. hope this helps. white is the best color.

03-22-2004, 03:19 PM	#7
subysouth Scooby Guru Member#: 5039 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Ocean Springs, MS Vehicle: 2007 Outback XT Grey 5-speed	Something is definitely wrong. The temp should not fluctuate much at all. Could be a bad thermostat, electric fan, or water pump. You need to get it checked out or you could be visited by the bad head gasket fairy. Either of you SUS guys want to part with your grille? ss

03-22-2004, 04:16 PM	#8
Smoothe Scooby Newbie Member#: 57813 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Virgina Vehicle: 1999 Legacy SUS White	Thank You for your responses, The car is still under the warrenty i recieved, so will have it checked over, i did not think temp guages were supposed to fluxuate. Like i said turning on the heat does nothing, the temp will fall at acceleration. The temp never reaches above (H) hot, but just below it and never falls below (C) cold just a 1/4 above. As for coolant flush, i have not done one, and am not sure if the dealer did one. Thanks