white residue in radiator....head gasket problem?
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white residue in radiator....head gasket problem?
Hello all! As my username suggests, i don't have a honda, but my sister does and I'm posting this question on her behalf. It's a 2000 Civic hatchback. She recently brought it to her mechanic who said there was some white residue on the radiator cap, and said this is usually a problem with the head gasket. he's an independent mechanic, and told her that she still has a warranty and that she should bring it to the dealership as it's expensive to fix. she called and told someone at the dealer this, and they said it was completely normal, because honda engines run so hot. i thought this was a little strange, so i figured i'd try and see if i coudl get some feedback from people who know a little more honda specific info than i do.
any/all opinions are greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
any/all opinions are greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
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Re: white residue in radiator....head gasket problem? (mysisterhasahondanotme)
That sounds like it may be a head gasket problem, but from 2000 Civic?! Is that car overheating at all? Is there white smoke coming from the exhaust? Did you drain the oil? Coolant mixing with oil tends to give it a lighter color than usual.
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Re: white residue in radiator....head gasket problem? (Milano_EH3)
That sounds like it may be a head gasket problem, but from 2000 Civic?! Is that car overheating at all? Is there white smoke coming from the exhaust? Did you drain the oil? Coolant mixing with oil tends to give it a lighter color than usual.
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Re: white residue in radiator....head gasket problem? (mysisterhasahondanotme)
Well, I wouldn't worry about the residue if none of those other symptoms exist. Might want to flush the coolant though.
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