Re: Coolant Vanishing: '95 Civic EX 1.6

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Re: Coolant Vanishing: '95 Civic EX 1.6 - Attn Tegger and Techs

jim beam

19 Feb 2008 22:15

>>>> When I had the oil changed in November, I was told they had to
>>>> add "quite a bit" of coolant to the reservoir. Since the car came
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> going straight to the exhaust and not burning much, how safe is it to
> leave it alone? Any suggestions?

go for at least a 20 minute run, then look at the coolant reservoir
while the engine's still running. [make sure you can see in, but don't
lift the hose above the coolant surface!!!] any bubbles? if so, it's
gasket. also, check under the car and look at the bottom of the timing
belt cover. any coolant? if so, it's the pump.

mjc13<REMOVETHIS>

19 Feb 2008 21:48

>>> When I had the oil changed in November, I was told they had to add
>>> "quite a bit" of coolant to the reservoir. Since the car came from
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> problem. I may have the system pressure-tested if replacing the cap
> doesn't work. Thanks.

I took the car to a local shop today. They do free pressure tests (I
gave them $20 anyway). No leaks, including the cap. Unless I'm missing
something, it has to be the #@!@# head gasket, right? Assuming it's
going straight to the exhaust and not burning much, how safe is it to
leave it alone? Any suggestions?

mjc13<REMOVETHIS>	19 Feb 2008 10:07
>> When I had the oil changed in November, I was told they had to add >> "quite a bit" of coolant to the reservoir. Since the car came from NM, [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Hi, > First I'd replace the rad. cap and see. Good idea. I didn't realize that pressure leaks were such a common problem. I may have the system pressure-tested if replacing the cap doesn't work. Thanks.

Tony Hwang	18 Feb 2008 21:30
> When I had the oil changed in November, I was told they had to add > "quite a bit" of coolant to the reservoir. Since the car came from NM, [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Winter weather. How common are internal head gasket leaks in this > engine, as opposed to slow leaks in the reservoirs? Hi, First I'd replace the rad. cap and see.

mjc13<REMOVETHIS>

18 Feb 2008 21:20

When I had the oil changed in November, I was told they had to add
"quite a bit" of coolant to the reservoir. Since the car came from NM,
with a spotty service record, I had hoped that it was simply not topped
off ever. Now, three months later, with only moderate driving, I see the
reservoir is virtually empty again. I don't see excessive white smoke in
the exhaust, or smell antifreeze in it - although I haven't sniffed it
specifically for that, yet. The oil looks fine. I don't smell coolant
inside the car, either. It would be hard to spot a slow drip in this wet
Winter weather. How common are internal head gasket leaks in this
engine, as opposed to slow leaks in the reservoirs?

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