Car overheating
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Car overheating
I have a 1997 Honda Civic. Recently put a new water pump alternator and engine mounts on. Car goes 3/4 of temperature when idling for too much time (i.e.: stop light) I checked the radiator fan and is working properly; thermostat is new, replace it about 6 months ago with the radiator and radiator fan as well. But still goes above normal temperature. Any ideas what could be the problem?
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Re: Car overheating
Any pressure/coolant escaping?
Use a high temp thermometer in radiator neck and report highest reading.
Test ECT (Engine Coolant Temp) sending unit by removing, placing tip in hot water and use a voltmeter to measure voltage. (Youtube).
Bleed coolant of air by placing front of car on jackstands, climate control on max heat + fan off, rev engine occassionally to push air out. After about 15-20 minutes there should be very tiny or no bubbles present at idle for a proper bleed.
Inspect radiator cap if you replace it use OEM only and not the style shown in the video:
Use a high temp thermometer in radiator neck and report highest reading.
Test ECT (Engine Coolant Temp) sending unit by removing, placing tip in hot water and use a voltmeter to measure voltage. (Youtube).
Bleed coolant of air by placing front of car on jackstands, climate control on max heat + fan off, rev engine occassionally to push air out. After about 15-20 minutes there should be very tiny or no bubbles present at idle for a proper bleed.
Inspect radiator cap if you replace it use OEM only and not the style shown in the video:
Last edited by Wankenstein; Aug 19, 2017 at 10:30 PM.
