2003 Honda Civic Overheating and maintianing Coolant Levels

Tiny
RUBIKSEMT
  • MEMBER
  • 2003 HONDA CIVIC
  • 226,000 MILES
I have a 2003 Honda civic ex. I have been having a problem with it overheating and not being able to maintain coolant levels in either the radiator or the reservoir. Could this be a blown head gasket? There are no leaks in the system. The oil doesn't look out of the ordinary. I am adding about a quart of coolant a day to it.
Thursday, July 11th, 2013 AT 6:17 PM

1 Reply

Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 110,176 POSTS
Okay, if the engine is overheating, the coolant can evaporate. Have you checked the thermostat? Has the radiator been flushed? Are the cooling fans turning on? Finally, can you see any evidence of a leak around the cylinder head? If nothing is in the oil, then it would have to leak out of the engine if there is a loss of coolant.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, January 28th, 2021 AT 9:30 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Leak Content

Cooling System Pressure Test For Leaks
VIDEO
Cooling System Pressure Test For Leaks
Instructional repair video
Coolant Leak Symptoms
GUIDE
Coolant Leak Symptoms
Engine coolant is essential for regulating your vehicle’s temperature. A coolant leak can lead to serious engine damage if not addressed quickly. Below, we outline the...
VIEW MORE