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2001 Honda Civic Car over heating

Tiny
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  • 2001 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 118,000 MILES
My car overheats after prolonged driving. The coolant reservoir tends to build up too much fluid and doesnt drain.
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 AT 9:53 AM

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Tiny
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Make sure cooling fans are coming on. Also remove and test thermostat.
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Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 AT 12:43 PM
Tiny
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Both fans are comming on, new thermostat. New radiator, hoses, and coolant reservoir.
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Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 AT 12:48 PM
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Did you have coolant system flushed during radiator replacment? Could have a partial clog in system somewhere causing overheating.
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Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 AT 12:49 PM

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