1998 Honda Accord Tell Proper Procedure Car Needs Water Antifreeze

1998 HONDA ACCORD
118,000 MILES
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JOE LEYBA
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Please tell me proper procedure when car needs water or antifreeze in radiator after it runs hot.
Dec 24, 2012 at 7:01 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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a 50/50 mix of anti and water added to coolant system but what caused car to over heat?
Dec 24, 2012 at 9:06 PM
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JOE LEYBA
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Forgot to put the cap back on the radiator.Drove maybe 20 miles, stopping when the register showed over heating, and letting it cool before contuing on , and had to do that for like 4-5 miles of the journey home. What I needed to know is don't you need to let the radiator cool completely before adding the 50/50 mix of water and coolant to keep from cracking the block? What is the rule on that?
Dec 25, 2012 at 6:01 PM
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KHLOW2008
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As long as the engine has cooled down to below 70 degrees Celcius, it should be ok to add coolant.
Dec 26, 2012 at 2:58 PM
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