I have a B16 Turbo Civic.. When driving on the regular streets the car is fine. When I get on the highway, after a few miles, the car starts to overheat (@ 60 mph). This is backwards from what would normally happen. Any suggestions?

 

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This would be true if it was a fan problem. Sounds like youre T-stat might not be opening.

 

bad thermo, what about smoke? do u have any smoke or anyting coming out the tail pipe, is it drinking coolant?