1999 Honda Civic overheating

Tiny
JOSH777
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  • 1999 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 131,000 MILES
My car keeps overheating. Previous tech check pressure for leak and found no leak. He determine it was the radiator cap. That got replaced. Now car is still overheating. I have to top off my coolant every 2 days. The resevoir coolant is black color. The radiator cololant is normal color. Any ideas?
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 AT 10:31 PM

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Tiny
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Hi there,

I would do a coolant flush, replace the thermostat, have the radiator professionally cleaned and get the system pressure tested again, if still a problem do a head check.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 AT 10:39 PM
Tiny
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Does it make sense to do all that or should I just replace the radiator and thermostat?
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Friday, September 3rd, 2010 AT 2:13 AM
Tiny
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If the radiator is blocked it will be cheaper to get it cleaned than buy a new one, but that is up to you.

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Friday, September 3rd, 2010 AT 9:10 AM
Tiny
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Check hoes's, thermostat, gaskets, or water pump. That's the only thing runing coolant. Good luck
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Saturday, September 4th, 2010 AT 3:54 AM

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