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2002 Honda Civic Repair Question


Topics covered: Coolant, Engine, Pressure test.
Mileage: 14,000 miles.

Asked on December 31, 2012

Honda Civic Coolant Problem

My car keeps over heating but then once the heat gage gets all the way up into the red it goes bacjk down by its self. is it a ther o mastate problem?
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Replied on December 31, 2012

Have you checked or change the thermostat? Is the radiator staying full or is it loosing coolant?

Tiny Answered by racefan966 (expert)
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Replied on December 31, 2012

It could be going back down because it ran out of coolant and the sensor can't read air. This will fry your engine in a heartbeat. You needs to have the system pressure tested to locate and repair any leaks.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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