1989 Honda Civic Leaking Coolant

Tiny
JJTHEJET69
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  • 1989 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 200,000 MILES
Hi I have a 1989 honda civic lx the fan recently went out and I didnt know about it it never says it is overheating and then yesterday I was driving and got out of the car and heard a sound like bioling liquid, I drove it to the store about a mile down the road and drove back home and steam was coming from my hood really bad and I opend the hood and water or antifreeze was spraying everywhere, I bought a fan from a junkyard and the radiator dosent look like its leaking I think it might be a hose, is this a big deal any adivse to fix it would help thanks alot
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 AT 2:51 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

The first thing you need to do is get the cooling system pressure tested for any external leaks, any work shop can do this, it takes only a few Minuit's to do.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Thursday, January 28th, 2021 AT 9:41 AM
Tiny
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Yes this is a big deal. Do not drive the vehicle with low or leaking coolant.

You will need to have a coolant pressure test done if you cannot find where the leak is coming from.
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Thursday, January 28th, 2021 AT 9:41 AM
Tiny
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Big deal dude. If you have that problem never drive it. Let it be tested first. Your lucky your engine is still intact.
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Thursday, January 28th, 2021 AT 9:41 AM

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