temparture issue with my 91 four door sedan

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08-05-2016

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temparture issue with my 91 four door sedan

recently ran in to a problem with my civic when i drive my car for alittle while the temperature gauge slowly goes up also when i start my car up i noticed alittle bit of milky white smoke come from the tail pipe im assuming its burning hella oil or worst possibly a head gasket but also im considering either thermostat or my fuel pump ive parked the car due to Lack of knowledge on the issue does anybody have any wise words of wisdom ?

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08-05-2016

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Re: temparture issue with my 91 four door sedan

Check your oil. Is it full?
Is it consuming oil?

Same checks for coolant/radiator/overflow. Is the radiator full?
Is the reservoir at the max line? (that level will change a lot depending on engine temperatures)

Does the radiator fan operate correctly?

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10-31-2016

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Re: temparture issue with my 91 four door sedan

blue smoke- oil
white smoke- coolant

turn the car on and let it run till it warms up, and check you radiator. if your getting a lot of bubbles- head gasket

check your oil if its like a milky color, kinda like diluted chocolate milk, - head gasket and probably piston rings at the least