2001 Acura EL Overheating

2001 ACURA EL
144,341 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ILECHIE
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My acura 1.7 EL over heats each time I am embacking on a long journey. The water in the radiator dries up and the recycle can is over filled with water. When the car is overheating, at times I expericence hard starting.
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Dec 27, 2009 at 8:08 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi ilechie,

The symptoms indicates a bad head gasket or radiator cap.
Feb 5, 2010 at 12:43 AM
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JOHNPARKER99
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the problem look a look complicated to handle by ownself! better take it to an experienced auto repair shop.
Apr 16, 2010 at 12:43 AM
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