1998 Honda Civic overeheating

Tiny
BABYLOVE024B2
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  • 1998 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 198,000 MILES
Hi I was told that I would spend about a grand ($1000.00) on replacing a head gasket. Is that true. My har as overheated 2 times. I dont knwo much aobut cars but I do knwo that its not supposed to go past the middle wich tells you that ur car is warm and ready to drive. Please help :(
Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 AT 8:34 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi babylove024b2,

Yes, it is rather costly to replace a head gasket due to overheating. The cylinder would have to be refaced as well.

If the temperature is only over the halfway mark, it is getting hot but not yet overheating.

Did you check the coolant level in the radiator?
If level is low, there couls be a laeak somewhere and that would cause the overheating.

Are the cooling fans working?
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Thursday, December 31st, 2009 AT 12:32 PM

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