Radiator?

2002 HONDA ACCORD
170,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NEEDINFO
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my car has been letting out smoke by the Radiator, I obviously thought it was because it needed water so I added some yesterday to see if anything changes. This morning I get to work and again I see the smoke. What can it be?
Jan 4, 2011 at 5:46 AM
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JIMMYJAMES
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Wheres the smoke comeing from exactly?? Does the vehicle overheat? Trans. fluid low? Is the smoke steam? Smell like coolant?
James
Jan 4, 2011 at 5:59 AM
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KHLOW2008
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If the coolant level was low, the smoke is most likely steam and it is a result of leakages from the cooling system turning to steam as it evaporates. Get a pressure test done to check for leaks.
Jan 4, 2011 at 7:51 AM
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