That little elbow you thought was a thermostat housing is the thermostat housing, I know it's weird that it's on the bottom but that's how they are. Also next time pull the top hose off the radiator, pull it as high as you can up in the air and fill through that and you won't get any air and it will fill a lot easier without spilling.
Having owned the equivalent of this same exact model Impreza for 5 years I can say it’s one of my favorite and most reliable I’ve ever owned, and I’ve owned over 20 different Subarus (including 11 SVXs 😂). The interior build quality was crap but it just keeps chugging along. Plus the fact you can lift them 4” with just 09-14 forester suspension and a adjustable trailing arm is pretty cool too.
I can't tell you how many Subaru heads i've pressured tested and they showed no pressure drop, only to get an air pocket/small chamber developed during "normal engine temp" in the water pump area. Its always comes back to the head gaskets eventually..sooner or later.
The Subaru FA/FB Engines don't really have head gasket problems. They have exchanged that with Oil Leaks, Timing Chain Guide Issues, Carbon Buildup, Oil Consumption, and Valve Spring Issues.
You aren't supposed to use work clamps on coolant hoses .... You need those stock clamps to fit to get ones that do. They are meant to expand and contact based on heat the worm clamps won't do that
I bought that cooling system pressure tester also and am amazed at how many times I've used it already. Immediately showed me my leaks! Saved so much time!
i would rather go with spring clamps for the radiator hoses when you clamp on plastic radiator connections. that plastic can expand and get little cracks in them because the worm clamps don't give like the spring clamps.
The pressure tester wouldn’t pressurize the bottle. The radiator cap bypasses with the spring when there’s more than ~15 psi against it inside the radiator. Which happens when the vehicle overheats and it fills the overflow bottle. The pressure testers wouldn’t have a bypass spring because they’re trying to keep the higher pressure on the cooling system components to find leaks in the actual cooling system. If it’s dripping off the reservoir it’s either because somebody spilled a bit while topping it off or the radiator is leaking at the seam between the plastic top and the radiator which is common and it’s spraying a bit on it. If it’s just a cracked reservoir there is no need to do anything with the cooling system as the reservoir is a vented system and doesn’t hold pressure
I was trying to wrap my head around the overflow tank being the only leak and still being able to almost empty the entire system of coolant...then my morning brain woke up and realized, if the pressure test is what made it leak, it was a pressurized reservoir and not just a overflow tank. Sometimes working it through mentally takes longer than others!
Surprise, it’s not a pressurized tank but is an overflow tank. There is no way this can drain the entire system. You can unplug the overflow hose and it’s will be fine
Unfortunately tire prices seem to have gone up almost across the board (at least for the better known brands) - "needs new tires hack:" - look for new "take offs" from something like a WRX (wheels and tires) - there's a chance you can pickup an entire (no pun intended) set for less than what new shoes would cost you. The possible downside is that it's common for those putting aftermarket wheels and tires on to swap over the TPMS so you may have to do the same and it's probably worth it to rebalance them.
Confirmed! Gates hoses are always thicker. I have an old Nissan with the same problem. Tried to replace hoses and the clamps wouldn't fit. I hate worm clamps on coolant hoses. Had to buy Nissan oem hoses. If the old ones worked for 22 years so will the new ones.
People like to take cheap shots at Nissan but they do use quality parts on their cars. I've driven Nissan for the last 29 years and doubt I'll change brands just because a few people don't like the brand.
Actually the Nissans built before Renault bought them out in 1999 are pretty solid cars. Once Renault bought them out to sort out Nissan's financial mess, Nissan went downhill qualitywise from there.
This car has bad head gaskets it looks to be leaking oil and antifreeze externally. Heads warp pretty easy on these too. Considering you said the system was empty I'd be concerned about that as well. This is also a belt motor and the water pump is belt driven.
🎄 I'd double check with the Subaru dealership, but maybe adding some Subaru SOA635071 OEM coolant system conditioner might be a little insurance protection for any possible future head gasket issues. 🎅
I am just shocked O-Reilly's hasn't offered to sponsor you after all these years. You have practically singlehandedly kept that O"Reilly's store in business - just kidding! Merry Christmas and congrats on getting that Subbie leak free!
Yup, typical Subaru. I guarantee that those heads are 100% warped. They could leak oil externally like that for years and be fine, or the head gasket lets go tomorrow and dumps coolant into the cylinders. Been there, done that.
Head gasket time, I’ve done hundreds of them, when they start leaking oil and they start having disappearing coolant then it’s time. Lol chain driven water pump was the greatest it’s a timing belt, probably could could use one of those as well. Re seal time
I'm just glad to hear that she has a boyfriend. Most importantly it's great that she has a couple of guys like you to do this for her. A labor of love if you will.
I was watching Bitchin' Rides, and the Interior Guy (w/ his son) was replacing a canvas convertible top on a Ferrari. Just mentioning it to make you feel better, after your Ford Cobra convertible top issues.
Is that an aftermarket radiator, My sisters subaru impreza outback from 2008 with the EJ25 2.5 litre had a drain plug on the radiator and that elbow you questioned as being the the thermostat is the thermostat so thier is that. Her factory coolant was also dark green subaru coolant and they do make an additive for subaru that you can add to the coolant to prolong the headgaskets. She no longer has it as it did blow a headgasket so she sold it being as it still ran but was leaking exhaust into the cooling system and cuasing it to push all the cooolant out of the overflow resovoir and overheat constantly.
Change out those ACCEL ignition coils the quality of them aren’t there like they used to and they go out way faster then a traditional OEM coil. lol like how you guys say it’s gotta be “Motorcraft”
I hate to say this, but the pressure tester doesn't test this kind of coolant overflow. You had another leak, if you're lucky your hoses fixed it. Pressure test it again when it's back in the shop
@@WatchJRGo you can't pressurize that type of overflow, they have a vent. The pressure leak you saw with the tester was elsewhere in the system. But of course you replaced other parts, that might have taken care of it, you should still pursue test it again because 100% without a doubt the leak in the overflow was not the leak you detected by pressurizing the cooling system.
@@ExtraFungus if it vented without a check valve (like a cap), it wouldn't have ever held pressure, no? Or is the thinking the cap itself is the reservoir connection thus it never got pressurized in the test?
@@miketdavies the test cap bypasses the overflow tube. If pressure was making it into the overflow tank, you'd be seeing bubbles in the tank but there would still be no pressure in the tank because it's vented.
@@WatchJRGothis is an overflow tank, unpressurized. if it’s leaking fine replace but there is no way it can dump the entire radiator or block. There is another leak.
Is this the Model X that Alex bought for his wife? Lol. I know it's not because he got the Plaid, plus he got it at an auction and has had it for weeks, but people are going to say that. Logic escapes some people sometimes.
@@teseract I grew up in western WA. Our cost per KWA was .12-.14 cents depending on how much you used (tiered price). Where are you getting .6 cent power?
@@RealRickCox Just outside Spokane, a very small Public Utility District that buys all power direct from BPA. They also do my water (yes it's weird). Most of the area is Avista or Inland Power and Light (also a PUD). Avista is closer to .12-.14+ tiered on usage. A friend of mine is on Inland and it's flat .07. PUDs don't have the profit margins and overhead that companies like Avista have so prices are lower. Also a lot of cities have hidden utility taxes that drive up costs for residents. The City of Spokane is infamous for this, and knowing WWA I'm sure it's similar.
worm clamps on the radiator hoses?! bruh what is this your first year learning how to repair cars? those oem spring clamps are way better and flex according to temperature. throw those worm clamps away and put the original clamps back on
who pays for the repairs in the end? you threw $800 tires on a car that arrived for just a coolant leak...Is the college girl just in the right place at the right time and getting $1000+ worth of work done to her car on the sponsors dime?
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That little elbow you thought was a thermostat housing is the thermostat housing, I know it's weird that it's on the bottom but that's how they are. Also next time pull the top hose off the radiator, pull it as high as you can up in the air and fill through that and you won't get any air and it will fill a lot easier without spilling.
Look at Eric, learning about lift points. It's great to see the two of you working together.
Having owned the equivalent of this same exact model Impreza for 5 years I can say it’s one of my favorite and most reliable I’ve ever owned, and I’ve owned over 20 different Subarus (including 11 SVXs 😂). The interior build quality was crap but it just keeps chugging along. Plus the fact you can lift them 4” with just 09-14 forester suspension and a adjustable trailing arm is pretty cool too.
Very impreza-ve of you guys to diagnose and fix this thing. Get it? See what I did there?? I'll see myself out now
Kinda weird watching car videos without a train going by in the background.
So peaceful 😂
I can't tell you how many Subaru heads i've pressured tested and they showed no pressure drop, only to get an air pocket/small chamber developed during "normal engine temp" in the water pump area. Its always comes back to the head gaskets eventually..sooner or later.
No, they fixed those head gaskets, like four times...yeah I'm being sarcastic
should have reconditioned her headlight lenses. Cant be much light coming from those as they are. Im sure she will appreciate all the work you did.
No they put correct MLS head gaskets since 2005 for all Subaru engines. They are not known for head gasket issues anymore.
The Subaru FA/FB Engines don't really have head gasket problems. They have exchanged that with Oil Leaks, Timing Chain Guide Issues, Carbon Buildup, Oil Consumption, and Valve Spring Issues.
This is generation of the Imprezas is the last with a ej25s and a 4 speed transmission before the switch to FA/CVT.
A Subaru without a blown head gasket? It's a Christmas miracle!
Oh I guarantee the heads are warped. It's just leaking oil externally instead of coolant internally. Been there, done that.
That issue was resolved 10 years ago.
@@neilbarratt1523 That car looks more than 10 years old...
@@neilbarratt1523 And what good does that do for the millions of these things up through the 4th revision of those motors still on the road today?
Didn't they swap the head gaskets issues in this gen for oil consumption and sludging problems in the following one?
Total missed opportunity on the title screen. Should've went with "Do You Even Lift Bro?"😂
You aren't supposed to use work clamps on coolant hoses .... You need those stock clamps to fit to get ones that do. They are meant to expand and contact based on heat the worm clamps won't do that
I bought that cooling system pressure tester also and am amazed at how many times I've used it already. Immediately showed me my leaks! Saved so much time!
i would rather go with spring clamps for the radiator hoses when you clamp on plastic radiator connections. that plastic can expand and get little cracks in them because the worm clamps don't give like the spring clamps.
Replace with proper clamps and Subie blue coolant as soon as possible. There should be drain plug on radiator bottom right side
7:07 you could plastic weld it with a soldering iron as a temp keep ya going
Very nice of the two of you to assist the young lady
Hell of a job on Bre’s car. Learned a lot about that Subie 🔥
The pressure tester wouldn’t pressurize the bottle. The radiator cap bypasses with the spring when there’s more than ~15 psi against it inside the radiator. Which happens when the vehicle overheats and it fills the overflow bottle. The pressure testers wouldn’t have a bypass spring because they’re trying to keep the higher pressure on the cooling system components to find leaks in the actual cooling system. If it’s dripping off the reservoir it’s either because somebody spilled a bit while topping it off or the radiator is leaking at the seam between the plastic top and the radiator which is common and it’s spraying a bit on it. If it’s just a cracked reservoir there is no need to do anything with the cooling system as the reservoir is a vented system and doesn’t hold pressure
worm clamps are great... but they can slice into rubber hose, as it expands
I was trying to wrap my head around the overflow tank being the only leak and still being able to almost empty the entire system of coolant...then my morning brain woke up and realized, if the pressure test is what made it leak, it was a pressurized reservoir and not just a overflow tank. Sometimes working it through mentally takes longer than others!
Surprise, it’s not a pressurized tank but is an overflow tank. There is no way this can drain the entire system. You can unplug the overflow hose and it’s will be fine
@@tomlindo2863 I kinda of assumed when the radiator had a pressure relief cap. So the primary leak remains a mystery.
Possibly Change the little hose nearby the Bottom Rad hose & heater hoses? Great Video!
I'm glad to see you making car content again
Unfortunately tire prices seem to have gone up almost across the board (at least for the better known brands) - "needs new tires hack:" - look for new "take offs" from something like a WRX (wheels and tires) - there's a chance you can pickup an entire (no pun intended) set for less than what new shoes would cost you. The possible downside is that it's common for those putting aftermarket wheels and tires on to swap over the TPMS so you may have to do the same and it's probably worth it to rebalance them.
I am pleased to see that coolant reservoirs are still available for a 2008 model.
JR: Yah, it's not head gaskets! Me: but it still needs head gaskets. That's where the oil is coming from at the head.
I agree with Eric, all cars should have frames.
There is no letter Z in the word TESLA!!!
Confirmed! Gates hoses are always thicker. I have an old Nissan with the same problem. Tried to replace hoses and the clamps wouldn't fit. I hate worm clamps on coolant hoses. Had to buy Nissan oem hoses. If the old ones worked for 22 years so will the new ones.
People like to take cheap shots at Nissan but they do use quality parts on their cars. I've driven Nissan for the last 29 years and doubt I'll change brands just because a few people don't like the brand.
I tried to get the OEM clamps on for 15 minutes, said screw it and opened the worm drawer 😂
I have 2001 Nissan did lot maintenance to it run like champ slow 161 000 on it
Actually the Nissans built before Renault bought them out in 1999 are pretty solid cars. Once Renault bought them out to sort out Nissan's financial mess, Nissan went downhill qualitywise from there.
I think the only thing people crap on Nissan about is there transmissions and for that, they disserved to get craped on. @@Cartier_specialist
You should have kept the factory hoses if they Oreilly ones wont work with the factory clamps.
I use my coolant fill funnel / bucket the other day worked great are bubbles came out coolant stayed in funnel
This car has bad head gaskets it looks to be leaking oil and antifreeze externally. Heads warp pretty easy on these too. Considering you said the system was empty I'd be concerned about that as well. This is also a belt motor and the water pump is belt driven.
That is a common problem with Subaru. I have a 2020 forester and it does the same thing. It's a camber issue.
🎄 I'd double check with the Subaru dealership, but maybe adding some Subaru SOA635071 OEM coolant system conditioner might be a little insurance protection for any possible future head gasket issues. 🎅
Tire wears indicates a 4 wheel alignment is necessary.
Yeah it 100% needs an alignment, at least it got a set of tires today, they would’ve let loose soon 💯
Yes I agree. The car is probably crabbing down the road.
Shooot. 13c is so cheap, I’m paying in the 36c+ range in California, really negates a lot of the savings from an EV
Eric may be money with a nail gun, but don't leave him unsupervised near the lift.
A headlight cleaning kit would go a very long way on that car...
With the tire wear pattern, wouldnt an alignment be in order?
I am just shocked O-Reilly's hasn't offered to sponsor you after all these years. You have practically singlehandedly kept that O"Reilly's store in business - just kidding! Merry Christmas and congrats on getting that Subbie leak free!
Maybe if they won't, Super Cheap Auto will sponsor him...
Man the self lubricating chassis system is in full effect on that subie...lol
JR your a good man,,, never doubted you for a min,,,
Yup, typical Subaru. I guarantee that those heads are 100% warped. They could leak oil externally like that for years and be fine, or the head gasket lets go tomorrow and dumps coolant into the cylinders. Been there, done that.
Oh yeah, I’m just glad we found an easy problem and not a milkshake 💯
@@WatchJRGo I love cheap and easy fixes!
Merry Christmas from Texas happy trails 😊
10.81 Killowatt Hour here in Idaho. Thanks, Hydroelectric!!
Head gasket time, I’ve done hundreds of them, when they start leaking oil and they start having disappearing coolant then it’s time. Lol chain driven water pump was the greatest it’s a timing belt, probably could could use one of those as well. Re seal time
‘Today on watchjrgo, we bought a college girl a new car after if fell off the lift’
I'm just glad to hear that she has a boyfriend. Most importantly it's great that she has a couple of guys like you to do this for her. A labor of love if you will.
I was watching Bitchin' Rides, and the Interior Guy (w/ his son) was replacing a canvas convertible top on a Ferrari.
Just mentioning it to make you feel better, after your Ford Cobra convertible top issues.
It must be nice for JR to film at the new shop without the nuisance of the trains constantly running in the background.
Why didn't you just J-B Weld the coolant reservoir tank? It is not pressurized or anything so the chances of it not holding is slim.
Eh, it was $40 shipped for a new one (maybe even a little less) plus it broke at the seam 🍻
Yeah, if you can buy it, I guess that's the proper way to go. I must have been watching too many Samcrac videos....@@WatchJRGo
Go ahead and get some sparkolaters while you're there!
5:30 Holy shit I thought that was Jelly Roll lmao
Well at least it runs and seems like she might have lucked out. Cheap fixes are better than a new engine, watching now.
Is that an aftermarket radiator, My sisters subaru impreza outback from 2008 with the EJ25 2.5 litre had a drain plug on the radiator and that elbow you questioned as being the the thermostat is the thermostat so thier is that. Her factory coolant was also dark green subaru coolant and they do make an additive for subaru that you can add to the coolant to prolong the headgaskets. She no longer has it as it did blow a headgasket so she sold it being as it still ran but was leaking exhaust into the cooling system and cuasing it to push all the cooolant out of the overflow resovoir and overheat constantly.
My old 2002 Subaru Forester blew the head gasket at 250,000 miles bought a 2010 Subaru Forester with 107,000 miles for $2,500 no head gasket problem
Change out those ACCEL ignition coils the quality of them aren’t there like they used to and they go out way faster then a traditional OEM coil. lol like how you guys say it’s gotta be “Motorcraft”
Could you put a straw down in the funnel to let out the air?
I really love that model x
We pay 8 cents per KWH and at that we make most of it with solar. Our last electric bill was $36 and that was mostly due to fuel surcharges. LOL
Looks like cam carriers are puking oil pretty common on subaru boxer engines
WatchJRGo's first double title video in history!
The coolant recovery bottle shouldn't be pressurized. It should have been leaking just sitting there.
the headlights on the subaru need polishing
In the words of the great Marty from MCM (HEAD GASKET!)
I hate to say this, but the pressure tester doesn't test this kind of coolant overflow. You had another leak, if you're lucky your hoses fixed it. Pressure test it again when it's back in the shop
I think I was losing enough pressure into the overflow to make it leak, it was a pretty obviously drip from the tank (even dripped on the floor) 😳
@@WatchJRGo you can't pressurize that type of overflow, they have a vent. The pressure leak you saw with the tester was elsewhere in the system. But of course you replaced other parts, that might have taken care of it, you should still pursue test it again because 100% without a doubt the leak in the overflow was not the leak you detected by pressurizing the cooling system.
@@ExtraFungus if it vented without a check valve (like a cap), it wouldn't have ever held pressure, no? Or is the thinking the cap itself is the reservoir connection thus it never got pressurized in the test?
@@miketdavies the test cap bypasses the overflow tube. If pressure was making it into the overflow tank, you'd be seeing bubbles in the tank but there would still be no pressure in the tank because it's vented.
@@WatchJRGothis is an overflow tank, unpressurized. if it’s leaking fine replace but there is no way it can dump the entire radiator or block. There is another leak.
How was she still driving on tires from 2017? Crazy!
They were toast, new ones went on today 💯
The first to recognise I am not the first!
The leaking oil at the headgasket is still a leaking headgasket. Oof.
Yeah but as long as it's not really blowing out it's fine, they can weep like that forever.
my 2.5 weeps a little oil on drivers side OUTSIDE. Who cares? .... still 28 mpg highway.
lol you guys did a lot but the actual fix
What happened to the rx8?
Do you buy parts from the auto Wreckers
why tpms isn't tire gauge good.
Well we know what he said if there wasn’t a problem..: but it there IS a problem, yo! He’ll solve it.
1,000% not a lift point! 😂
It would be coooler if you could also fix the oil leaks and fix the foggy headlights. the test of the video is very good
Good Evening John Ross
Hey Douglas! 🍻
13 cents/kWh is dirt cheap. In Germany we pay about 30 cents.
6 cents here... it goes up to 6.8 over 1200kwh consumption though.
I'm paying 8.5 cents/kWh here in Colorado, which is super nice.
why not do t- stat while at it?
Give her headlights a treatment too!
Is this the Model X that Alex bought for his wife? Lol. I know it's not because he got the Plaid, plus he got it at an auction and has had it for weeks, but people are going to say that. Logic escapes some people sometimes.
We talked about him buying mine, but he bought that Plaid instead 🍻
it doesn't have a chain but a toothed belt :-)
That makes sense, haven’t had the cover off a Subaru in 10 years, I sure try not to work on them 😳
Sad to see the Tesla going. Man do you get CHEAP power. Congrats!
I thought it was expensive... I pay 6 cents a KWH here in the Northwest. Go Hydro. ;)
@@teseract I grew up in western WA. Our cost per KWA was .12-.14 cents depending on how much you used (tiered price).
Where are you getting .6 cent power?
@@RealRickCox Just outside Spokane, a very small Public Utility District that buys all power direct from BPA. They also do my water (yes it's weird). Most of the area is Avista or Inland Power and Light (also a PUD). Avista is closer to .12-.14+ tiered on usage. A friend of mine is on Inland and it's flat .07. PUDs don't have the profit margins and overhead that companies like Avista have so prices are lower. Also a lot of cities have hidden utility taxes that drive up costs for residents. The City of Spokane is infamous for this, and knowing WWA I'm sure it's similar.
worm clamps on the radiator hoses?! bruh what is this your first year learning how to repair cars? those oem spring clamps are way better and flex according to temperature. throw those worm clamps away and put the original clamps back on
worm clamp on plastic radiator neck made me cringe
Who paid for the tires?
Gaslighting What year did the head gasket problem start for B Subaru and roughly what year did it end?
2014 2.5 are the best
Yo
Early gang! 💪
You would have found the problem if you had lifted it like that😜
Huh, why’s the car folded in half 😂😳
Hey
🥇 boom!
Wow never caught a video this early-Hi there!
Hey!
Yo! 🍻
Thermostat??????
Wassup
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40c kw/h australia lol
22c per kWh for me in Victoria... Which is about 15c USD. Sucks to be wherever you are, I guess.
it will be the head gaskets eventually
It sure will, but we can hope it gets her through the rest of college 💯
@6:52
I need to pee...
$850 for a set of tires... wut??
who pays for the repairs in the end? you threw $800 tires on a car that arrived for just a coolant leak...Is the college girl just in the right place at the right time and getting $1000+ worth of work done to her car on the sponsors dime?
Her dad 😂
@@WatchJRGo ahhh the ultimate sponsor money
The best part of you selling your Tesla is we don’t have to listen to you say Tezzzzla anymore 🤦
I’ll keep saying it forever S is lame Z is cool 💯