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wirenet - 05 Jun 2006 21:28 GMT

I have a 1992 Honda accord I notice the lower radiator hose runs cool even
with both fans on but the upper hose runs quite hot. I also notice with the
engine cold when I take the radiator cap off the antifreeze runs out is
this okay when the engine is cold. Sign wirenet

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TeGGeR® - 05 Jun 2006 23:38 GMT

> I have a 1992 Honda accord I notice the lower radiator hose runs cool
> even with both fans on but the upper hose runs quite hot. I also
> notice with the engine cold when I take the radiator cap off the
> antifreeze runs out is this okay when the engine is cold. Sign
> wirenet

Does car overheat or run hot?

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jim beam - 06 Jun 2006 04:52 GMT

> I have a 1992 Honda accord I notice the lower radiator hose runs cool even
> with both fans on but the upper hose runs quite hot.

bottom is supposed to be "cooler" because fluid flow is top to bottom in
the rad. completely cold however indicates potential blockage. you
need to check that by disconnecting the fans to see if the bottom hose
now gets warm. if not, consider thermostat and rad replacement after a
full coolant system check.

> I also notice with the
> engine cold when I take the radiator cap off the antifreeze runs out is
> this okay when the engine is cold. Sign wirenet

potentially, but it depends how much. should be minimal.

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