1998 Honda Accord Over heating

Tiny
RHARMONY
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  • 1998 HONDA ACCORD
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
Car has coolent but engine over heats into reserve tank. Nothing is leaking out of car.
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 AT 1:26 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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  • 41,814 POSTS
Hi rharmony,

Check the radiator cap.

Are the cooling fans coming ON?

If radiator cap and cooling fans are good, it could be :
1. Blown head gasket.
2. Faulty thermostat.
3. Insufficient cooling due to clogged radiator, faulty water pump of clogged water passages.
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Friday, April 23rd, 2010 AT 4:15 PM

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