1989 Honda Civic Leaking Coolant

200,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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JJTHEJET69
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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
Apr 14, 2009 at 7:51 AM
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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)
Jan 28, 2021 at 1:41 AM
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F4I_GUY
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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.
Jan 28, 2021 at 1:41 AM
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KARENCAREN
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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.
Jan 28, 2021 at 1:41 AM
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