2003 Honda Civic Vehicle over heats

Tiny
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Engine Cooling problem
2003 Honda Civic 4 cyl Automatic 104000 miles

I have a 2003 Honda Civic, I notice that it only takes a few seconds for my vehicle to warm up to normal. I can drive my vehicle for approximately 30 miles before I can see that it starts to over heat, once I exit the freeway it jumps all the way to the top. I have replaced the thermostat twice, just replaced spark plugs and had oil changed, not milky. No leaks found. My concern is what can make my vehicle reach normal temperature in just seconds. I can drive the vehicle sitting from over night and reach the normal temperature in under 5 minutes
Wednesday, October 13th, 2010 AT 3:35 PM

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Tiny
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Headgasket failures are common on these vehicles. I'd have a leakdown test performed to see if that is your problem.

If not, you may have a faulty radiator or a clog in your cooling system somewhere.
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Wednesday, October 13th, 2010 AT 6:54 PM

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