Seems a hose or two has finally gave out. Check all hoses, especially the Lower radiator hose. It was probably just steam, not smoke.
SOURCE: 2.3l ranger keeps overheating, been through two radiators already.
Hello Ranger Joe, eight months and two radiators is very uncommon. Question, Have you visually confirmed the leak in the radiators or is the leak near the hose connections? Replacing the radiator, cap, water pump, & the thermostat leaves only two others, the hoses and the engine block/heads. Far fitched will be something or somebody poking holes in the radiator.
SOURCE: Temperature gauge shows hot but the engine is normal operating te
replace temp sensor for the emission system. there are two on the engine.
SOURCE: 2001 subaru legacy leaking coolant from head gasket......
Your mechanic is ok with saying that...however you should replace both head gaskets. This can get costly if you take it to have it done somewhere, but if you use a manual from your local library or buy one from your local auto parts store, its a much more cost effective way of fixing it. You are ok to drive it, be sure to check your fluid before you do. I would look into getting these changed within the next few weeks.
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JC
SOURCE: '90 Subaru Legacy overheating....
cool air and overheating point to low coolant level. Do you have a bleeder valve near the thermostat? You may have air trapped in the system. If no air trapped, the radiator may be plugged up not allowing proper circulation of coolant.
SOURCE: 1997 subaru legacy 2.5l coolant leaking from
Known head gasket problems on those cars. Suburu dealership have a good product called stop leak. Use that first add a bottle into the radiator run the car to operating temp. Recheck the belly pan for leaks. hope this helps.
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