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Cooling problem maybe

Tiny
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  • 1998 HONDA CIVIC
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Hi, So I got the radiator replaced and cap. Today I drove it to the gym only 5 minutes away the car was already warmed up way before that after I drove it alot today. I park the car and the guage went up this high. Please view picture. It doesn't go higher then that though. The fans were on. The resivor tank was really high and some came out. What's the problem doesnt make sense.
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Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 AT 4:14 AM

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Tiny
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So when it cools off is bottle at correct level? Gauge is not indicating serious overheat. Maybe some air was in system?
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Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 AT 5:16 AM
Tiny
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Yea the resivor looked like it was at the max line when it was cooled down. The car has been fine since the radiator like 2 weeks ago until this. Idk wat to do
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Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 AT 5:24 AM
Tiny
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It has not actually overheated yet? Was thermostat changed? Maybe it's time?
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Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 AT 8:05 AM
Tiny
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No but look what the guage did. Why did it do that. The thermostat was changed about 9 months ago.
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Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 AT 3:43 PM
Tiny
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Well you said maybe so I guess we wait and see? Or try new thermostat?
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Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 AT 8:08 PM
Tiny
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Look how high it got this time I was parked. I twould of kept going up if I didnt turn the car off. What do I do?
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Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 AT 3:52 PM
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I would remove thermostat and see if that cures it. Then try another 1.
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Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 AT 9:08 PM

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