1998 Honda Civic over heating

Tiny
ROD0001
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  • 1998 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 145,000 MILES
I recently got a tune-up and now just a few weeks later my engine has started overheating. Isn't filling the engine coolant standard in a tune up? Also, what can I do right now to get home without overheating again? Should I put water in? Lastly, how long does it take before blowing a gasket or cracking the engine block?
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008 AT 8:17 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi rod0001,

Checking the coolant is standard for a maintenance service but is the cooling system leaking?

Yes water is better than mixing unknown coolants or anti freeze.

Blowing a gasket takes maybe 10 mins of excessive overheating and cracking a block is not easy unless you add water immediately when the engine stalls. It would be easier to crack the head.
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Tuesday, June 10th, 2008 AT 12:25 PM

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