Overheating

Tiny
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  • 2001 HONDA CIVIC
  • 2.3L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 184,000 MILES
My car has been using a little water/antifreeze every day, not much. Other day it overheated due to bottom hose coming loose on radiator. Fixed hose added water then it overheated again. I changed the thermostat then found out the radiator blew. I changed the radiator. Still overheating not at an idle, but once you start going down the road heats right back up with fans going.
Thursday, June 29th, 2017 AT 7:07 AM

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Tiny
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Check coolant system for an internal leak like ahead gasket. Auto parts rent it. If you see no leaks then it is probably that. There is also a chemical for purchase to add to coolant either one is good.
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Thursday, June 29th, 2017 AT 8:19 AM
Tiny
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So it is probably the head gasket you are saying?
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Thursday, June 29th, 2017 AT 8:50 AM
Tiny
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More than likely if it is using water, but check to make sure especially since it has been using coolant.
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Thursday, June 29th, 2017 AT 9:25 AM

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