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Hey everyone looking for some help, suggestions with my 2004 Civic LX Sedan.
Just bought this vehicle with 74k on the motor, in very clean condition. Upon buying, I noticed I would have to replace the oil pan gasket (already replaced) which isn't an issue. After driving for a couple days, realized there was barely, if no heat (bad thermostat, bad heater core, clogged heater core, heater valve bad) checked it all and I replaced the thermostat (there was literally no thermostat in there to replace). I also drained and refilled coolant obviously.
I now drive and smell coolant every now andthen. System was bled of air, no error codes, new thermostat, new radiator cap, all in the correct operating temperature. No visible leaks or wet spots.

Any idea where this could be coming from? Any help appreciated.

 
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blown head gasket, now you know why they were selling the car

overfull bottle full, spraying onto the engine?

 
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No evidence that would alarm me of a blown head gasket. I replaced one on a 95 civic previously. No coolant in oil, oil in coolant, no smoke blowing, no sputtering of engine.

The coolant overflow reservoir is at the full line. I see nothing wet anywhere in the engine bay or on the ground. It's not a strong odor all the time, it comes and goes. Not smelling it inside the vehicle either when the windows are up and heat is on.

 
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these cars dont fail like that

read:

https://www.civicforums.com/forums/3...reference.html

 
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Not having any of these issues with my civic. They all mention overheating and/or coolant bubbling.

It's a great post however.