Overheating after getting off lond drive on freeway
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Overheating after getting off long drive on freeway
I have a 93 civic EX sedan with auto and I've been having some overheating problems... It only seems to happen when I drive for long periods of time over 80mph and then I get off the freeway and drive stop-n-go. During the next several minutes the temp begins rise almost all the way to H. The only way to stop it is run the heater on full blast or turn off the engine. Car has 168000 miles. Water pump is about 10K mile old since it was replaced with timing belt. Brand new coolant and checked for 50/50 mix. Please help. Thanks!
Modified by magbarn at 8:09 AM 5/21/2003
Modified by magbarn at 8:09 AM 5/21/2003
Re: Overheating after getting off lond drive on freeway (magbarn)
I would look at replacing your thermostat.
Re: (magbarn)
not necessarily. it may be opening enough to cool the car at freeway speeds but not opening enough to cool the car on the streets.
Also check to make sure your fan is turning on.
Also check to make sure your fan is turning on.
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Re: Overheating after getting off lond drive on freeway (tonyXcom)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tonyXcom »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would look at replacing your thermostat.</TD></TR></TABLE>
that was my problem, they are not that expensive, most of the time thta is the problem
that was my problem, they are not that expensive, most of the time thta is the problem
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Re: Overheating after getting off lond drive on freeway (tonyXcom)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tonyXcom »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would look at replacing your thermostat.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I 3rd that. My parents had an Oldsmobile that would overheat during stop/go situations. Blast the heat, and it could hold it down for a lil bit. Ended-up being the thermostat.
I 3rd that. My parents had an Oldsmobile that would overheat during stop/go situations. Blast the heat, and it could hold it down for a lil bit. Ended-up being the thermostat.
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Re: Overheating after getting off long drive on freeway (magbarn)
Sounds like a plugged radiator to me. Take it to a radiator shop and have it rodded. Chances are, you'll have to replace it, but it's worth a try.
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Re: Overheating after getting off long drive on freeway (BlackDeuceCoupe)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BlackDeuceCoupe »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Sounds like a plugged radiator to me. Take it to a radiator shop and have it rodded. Chances are, you'll have to replace it, but it's worth a try.</TD></TR></TABLE>
good call bro
good call bro
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