01' Accord EX 4-cyl Automatic Overheats...Help

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ndccpf1 - 15 Aug 2007 20:35 GMT

Really shoots up quick when A/C is on and car not moving. Both fans do
operate. If I swtich to heat...the temp gauge will start to drop
slowly (car not moving). Thermostat ? Car has 79,000 miles.

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Tegger - 16 Aug 2007 01:41 GMT

ndccpf1 <ndccpf1@gmail.com> wrote in news:1187206527.282650.168220
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> Really shoots up quick when A/C is on and car not moving. Both fans do
> operate. If I swtich to heat...the temp gauge will start to drop
> slowly (car not moving). Thermostat ? Car has 79,000 miles.

Plugged rad? Are you using the cheap green coolant?

Does the car overheat on the move?

How's the coolant level in the rad? (check when cold!)

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ndccpf1 - 16 Aug 2007 02:20 GMT

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The car is a friend of the family. Car is in good shape. Not
neglected.Appears to rise when the car sits. Driving the tep level
appears good.. Overflow bottle is at level. I will have to check the
radiator tomorrow.

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mred - 16 Aug 2007 11:35 GMT

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I think if everything with the cooling system is ok ? It could maybe
be a leaking head gasket?
mred

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Tegger - 16 Aug 2007 18:23 GMT

> I think if everything with the cooling system is ok ? It could maybe
> be a leaking head gasket?
> mred

If it was a leaking head gasket, the coolant level in the rad would be low.
That's one reason I told you to check the level in the rad.

Also check the level in the expansion reservoir.

Do the checks when the engine is cold!

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