Radiator & cooling system - Car Troubleshooting


	Auto Repair Home	SEARCH POSTS	WHO'S ONLINE	LOG IN

Automotive Repair

Car Troubleshooting Topics
  Car Troubleshooting
  Engine Troubleshooting
  Engine Fault Codes
  Electrical and Wiring
  Transmission Problems

Car Repair Topics
  Car Making Noises
  Car Stereo Repair
  Heating or AC Issues
  Motorcycles and ATVs
  Tricks of the Trade
  Truck Repair Advice

Site Options:
  Login
  Sign up here!

Latest Forum Post

1989 toyota pickup 3.0 crank no start

I have a 1989 toyota pickup 3.0 crank no...

Strut spring orientation and strut mount tension nut

2017 Nissan rogue awd 2.5 L Put in Monro...

Transmission stuck in part, I have tried everything

So I'm working on my elderly fathers 201...

2017 dodge journey LED headlights on/off randomly

Year of vehicle 2017 Make of vehicle dod...

Kia Soul starter replacement issues!

Okay so my car is a 2010 Kia soul 2.0 en...

Please Help - Knock sound & engine fail

Hi all, Hoping to get some insight and ...

multiple warning lights

2013 GMC Terrain 130,000 miles 4 cylinde...

03 alero no low speed blower

Good day everyone, I have a 2003 Olds a...

04 Chevy 2500hd tail light issues

Help!!! I have changed my combo switch...

1999 Grand Caravan Sport not starting.

Hi. I'm new here. I hope someone can hel...

Radiator & cooling system

Sign up here!

Search for (search options)

Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting

Cowbell555
New User

Jan 11, 2013, 1:39 PM

Post #1 of 3 (1478 views)

Radiator & cooling system	Sign In

I drive a 1996 Honda Accord (4 cyc). The car got hot a few months ago. when it cooled I checked the radiator and the level was low. I checked the radiator overflow tank and it was full. I poured the full overflow coolant back into the radiator. it seemed fine for a few days then the same routine. My mechanic wasn't sure what the issue was so he replaced my thermostat (I like my mechanic). It seemed better for a few weeks and then this problem started again. I now pour the coolant back after every long trip or every day or two if I take short trips. I have been lucky to not get stopped in traffic for a long time to cause over heating. My mechanic did replace the lower radiator hose 8 months ago after it broke on a long drive. Any thoughts would be appreciated. thank you

Hammer Time
Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator
Hammer Time profile image

Jan 11, 2013, 2:01 PM

Post #2 of 3 (1459 views)

Re: Radiator & cooling system	Sign In

Your mechanic should have pressure tested the cooling system to find out where the coolant is going.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional.

Tom Greenleaf
Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator
Tom Greenleaf profile image

Jan 11, 2013, 2:11 PM

Post #3 of 3 (1441 views)

Re: Radiator & cooling system	Sign In

Yes check at HT suggests. If you are just finding reservoir too full and radiator low IF THIS HAS A PRESSURE CAP ON RADIATOR the cap could do that. The overheating may have already made troubles beyond just that. Also any hose or reason for loss of vacuum between reservoir and radiator would allow coolant out to tank but not back into radiator when it cools...... T

Search for (options) Privacy Sitemap