1997 Honda Civic water evaporates

DJAVILAS

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1997 HONDA CIVIC

Engine Cooling problem
1997 Honda Civic 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 140k miles

i have a 97 honda civic ex the antifreeze is evaporating I have to add water every 60 miles. It has no leaks anywhere. I checked the radiator, all hoses, even the heater core. It does not produce a smell. The coolant just desappears with no trace and there is no coolant in the ingine or transmition fluid. Where is the water going? Please help?

Monday, February 15th, 2010 AT 1:06 AM

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KHLOW2008

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Hi djavilas,

There must be a leakage somewhere and a pressure test would reveal where it is.

Is the recovery tank over flowing or depleting as well?

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Thursday, February 18th, 2010 AT 1:37 PM

DJAVILAS

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As a matter of fact the water leaks thru the over flow and I just notice the cooling fan is not working. Thanks for your help you have any more suggestions for me? I will pressure test it

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Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 AT 11:52 AM

KHLOW2008

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If the cooling fans are not working, it would cause the coolant to over flow through the recovery tank.

Other possible causes are :

1. Bad radiator cap.

2. Blown head gasket.

Get the cooling fans system checked first.

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Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 AT 12:09 PM