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Overheating and Coolant Loss Problem
Car is mysteriously losing coolant, i suspect that its a BHG since there is no visible leaks on the ground. I checked my oil cap for the milky oil and it didnt have it. Also, pulled my spark plugs and there was no white residue. My car isn't blowing white smoke neither, im not sure if having a clogged converter has anything to do with that.

Also have a faulty thermostat but im not sure where that can tie in my coolant loss.

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Re: Overheating and Coolant Loss Problem
take a look at your overflow bottle, is it full up to the top? literally overflowing?....if so, blown head gasket
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Re: Overheating and Coolant Loss Problem
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take a look at your overflow bottle, is it full up to the top? literally overflowing?....if so, blown head gasket
No, its actually empty right now.
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Re: Overheating and Coolant Loss Problem
go read this https://www.civicforums.com/forums/3...reference.html
and do the leak test with shop air
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Re: Overheating and Coolant Loss Problem
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go read this https://www.civicforums.com/forums/3...reference.html
and do the leak test with shop air
Okay, any other ideas?
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Re: Overheating and Coolant Loss Problem
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No, its actually empty right now.

well the first step would be to fill your rad and overflow to the correct levels, see what happens from there
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Re: Overheating and Coolant Loss Problem
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Okay, any other ideas?
go read the link in his thread. Your answer is there.

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Re: Overheating and Coolant Loss Problem
Originally Posted by emSLOW
Car is mysteriously losing coolant, i suspect that its a BHG since there is no visible leaks on the ground. I checked my oil cap for the milky oil and it didnt have it. Also, pulled my spark plugs and there was no white residue. My car isn't blowing white smoke neither, im not sure if having a clogged converter has anything to do with that.

Also have a faulty thermostat but im not sure where that can tie in my coolant loss.

Thanks guys!
Your car may not exhibit any of the signs you speak of and still have a blown head gasket.
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Re: Overheating and Coolant Loss Problem
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Lol, ezone, don't stir the pot too much, the newbie will be confused
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Re: Overheating and Coolant Loss Problem
Originally Posted by Sea Bass
Your car may not exhibit any of the signs you speak of and still have a blown head gasket.
okay thanks man
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