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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 11:50 PM
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Hey H-T
As I was driving my car I noticed my temperature will fluctuate to half and back down to a quarter-ish once I start driving. The fans turn on and coolant levels seem normal. Anyone point me in the right direction. Thanks
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 04:33 AM
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Car?
Air in system?
How do you KNOW the fans are turning on?
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 05:32 AM
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You MUST provide all pertinent information about your car and engine. Failure to do so may result in thread closure.

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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 05:47 AM
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Thermostat stuck open
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 08:19 AM
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My apologies....
2000 civic dx
Also, I can tell the fans turn on because I've had the car with the hood open and waited for them to turn on. Lol
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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 10:05 AM
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So check the thermostat as advised.
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 01:53 AM
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Well Finally got a chance to look around and noticed that the radiator is slightly leaking from the top. Gonna replace and hope that's what it is thanks everyone for their help.
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 04:43 AM
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leaky rads cause cooler temps hmm
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 06:14 AM
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Leaky rads let air in to the coolant syatem and can cause all kinds of false electronic readings. I would also check the thermostat. Partially clogged thermostat may have overpressurized the radiator and caused the leak.
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 04:57 AM
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I'm going to when changing the thermostat as well actually. Any thing else I should be looking at?
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 07:50 AM
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eh mine as well replace the radiator cap. it's like $5.
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 10:19 AM
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Well this radiator I bought off auto zone comes with one so that's taken care of
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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 10:17 AM
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Update:
So radiator and thermostat has been change drove it from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, about a 2 hour drive and no fluctuating temperature at all. (: Thanks to everyone that contributed. Greatly appreciated
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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 10:30 AM
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Awesome!
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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 05:50 PM
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Check Thermostat probably stuck open
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