I just recently bought up a civic, I noticed it seemed to be running a little hot. (the temperature gague was 3/4) Today I drained the fluid flushed it and refilled it and it still runs at the same temperature. Any suggestions on what I should do? or should I worry about it running that hot?

 

replace thermostat

 

Replace T-stat and radiator cap. Check fans, head gasket and water pump. If you're constantly adding coolant it's the head gasket.

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I finished off my 85 one day due to overheating. The head gasket blew on the freeway. White smoke followed by loss of power. Those motors "diesel" when they're too hot (attempt to idle when it should be off). The only way to stop it is to put it in gear and make it stall. I hope it doesn't come to that.

 

Alright I guss I will replace the thermostat and radiator cap and see what happens, thanks for the advice.

 

Is your radiator rusted all out. It might not be flowing like its suppose to.