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1998 Honda Civic car starts to overheat at idling

Tiny
1998CIVIC
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  • 1998 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 122,000 MILES
Hi I am not sure if anyone have similar problem like mine or not, I have a 1998 Civic with 122k miles. Everytime the car idles for about 4 to 5 minutes the temperature gauge starts to go up, but once I start driving again the temperature goes down. Can anyone help me with this? I tried turning on the heater but temperature will keep going up as long as I am not moving.
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Sunday, July 13th, 2008 AT 12:29 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi 1998civic,

Check for low coolant level in radiator. Are the radiator fans working when idling?
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Monday, July 14th, 2008 AT 1:22 PM
Tiny
JDBCARGUY
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I agree check for low coolant and dont forget that just because theres coolant in the overflow tank does not mean theres coolant in radiator I had same problem I hope this helps.
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Monday, July 14th, 2008 AT 10:38 PM
Tiny
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I replaced the termostat on the car, and also manually start the fan. Pour some coolants in and now it's fine. I haven't really put it to the test yet by sitting in traffic, but I think it is looking good so far. Thanks for the answers.
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Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 AT 4:54 PM

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