I have a 1994 Honda Civic LX that underwent a head gasket replacement last July 2008. Last week I started my car to let it warm up. I went out and noticed white smoke from the tail pipe. Once I got in to drive it, it went away.
(I do park on a pretty steep driveway. If I start the car when it is level, there isn't any smoke until I get out of 1st gear and then it is gone.)
Later that day on the way home, I noticed my temp gauge rising and when stopped, steam coming from under the hood. I opened the hood and saw where the steam was coming from - the radiator resevoir. I unscrewed the cap and steam was coming out of the hose.
I don't see any apparent leaks from the radiator, or any of the hoses. When I add more coolant or water, temp goes down and steam stops but only lasts for about 1 -2 days and starts all over again. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
My fear is that I have another head gasket leak or worse, a cracked head.
(I do park on a pretty steep driveway. If I start the car when it is level, there isn't any smoke until I get out of 1st gear and then it is gone.)
Later that day on the way home, I noticed my temp gauge rising and when stopped, steam coming from under the hood. I opened the hood and saw where the steam was coming from - the radiator resevoir. I unscrewed the cap and steam was coming out of the hose.
I don't see any apparent leaks from the radiator, or any of the hoses. When I add more coolant or water, temp goes down and steam stops but only lasts for about 1 -2 days and starts all over again. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
My fear is that I have another head gasket leak or worse, a cracked head.
Mar 13, 2009 at 5:45 AM
