‘Why does my car keep losing antifreeze?’

Boston.com Cars is your go-to resource for coverage of local car news, events, and reviews. In the market for a car or truck? Check out our new car specials and used car specials curated by our local dealer network.Q. I owned a 2015 Subaru, and now have a 2016 Outback. These cars seem to loose antifreeze and need to be topped off on a regular basis. What is the problem, and should I buy another Subaru? A. I would have the dealer conduct a simple test and check for possible head-gasket issues, and then add a dye to the coolant to check for external leaks. The cylinder head-gasket problem that was so common in earlier models should have been resolved with the engine redesigned in the 2013 model year. John Paul is AAA Northeast’s Car Doctor. He has over 40 years experience in the automotive business and is an ASE certified master technician. He answers readers’ questions each Saturday. You can tune in to his radio program Saturday morning from 8:30-10 a.m. on 950AM WROL or wrolradio.com. Email your car question to [email protected]. Follow John on Twitter: @johnfpaul.