Hi, it's about my Honda Civic DX Hatchback. ('95)
Recently, I've noticed that my coolant liquid keeps being low.
I keep filling it up, but still the same.
There is no leakage that I can find, and I do maintenance on the car quite often.
What else can be the problem of the car?
2006-11-21 07:00:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You may have a small pressure leak. Try replacing the cap.
Also you can buy a liquid called Radweld, which will fix small leaks.
Also check hoses for correct fitment and cracking.
2006-11-21 07:04:12 · answer #1 · answered by Shockey Monkey 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I will take it for granted you have the cooling system in its original condition and if so you are servicing the “puke tank” that the radiator feeds off of. Make sure the tank is at the proper level and that the radiator is full when cold. Start the car and allow it to heat up, once it is heated check to see if the level in the tank has gone up, if so shut it off and let it cool. If the level in the tank goes back down, the system is doing what it should but if it goes way down, you need to see if there is a “pinhole” leak or you have porous hose. Often times the hose will not show anything wrong but you end up with the same type problem because as the pressure builds up the hose seeps and when the pressure drops, the suction is great enough to draw out of the tank. You might also check the heater hoses and core, if the core is seeping, it will let fluid out but when it cools and contracts will not allow air in so your engine draws from the tank again. Hope this helps
2006-11-21 15:13:57 · answer #2 · answered by george m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something else that was not mentioned is you could be losing coolant from the heater core. Have you noticed a sweet smell inside the car or is the carpet a little sticky or wet? if so you heater core is leaking. Radweld or any of the stop leak type additives can seal that up. You will also loose some water do to evaporation in the over flow bottle. This is common and is not a problem. Everyone else had some really good ideas.
2006-11-21 15:11:26 · answer #3 · answered by gearnofear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a mechanic. I was having the same problem and it took a while to figure out. Drove me crazy too.
You may not notice an oil issue right away. (The milkshake color.) To check that, take a new bottle of oil and open it. Then check your oil dip stick. Look at the two...you'll likely see a difference.
It's not an easy fix - sorry but a new radiator cap won't work. It's going to cost you a few hundred to fix - like $700 or so...sorry for the good news! (You'll need a tune up as well.)
2006-11-21 15:55:21 · answer #4 · answered by Lancer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you said there is no leakage, look under your oil fill cap and look for a white milky looking residue. If you find it, you most likely have a leak in ur head gasket!
2006-11-21 15:20:13 · answer #5 · answered by hardman_ws6 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be that the head gasket is bad, watch to see if it is smoking white smoke more than usual. and look at the oil, it shouldnt be milky, if its not that, and its not leaking anywhere, then it may be that is is just going into the overflow when it warms up, and when it cools back down there is less in the radiator
2006-11-21 15:12:21 · answer #6 · answered by yfz450chuck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Monkey is right and you should check the oil if it looks like a milk shake from mcdonalds then the head gasket is bad and needs to be changed then you will need new oil and coolent.. good luck
2006-11-21 15:06:43 · answer #7 · answered by red 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tou may need to replace your radiator cap to keep the correct pressure in your radiator.
2006-11-21 15:15:20 · answer #8 · answered by Diaper Delivery Services 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you got a head gasket leaking,either in the oil or exhaust.
2006-11-21 17:08:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
someone beat me too it...was goin to also say pressure leak.
2006-11-21 15:06:28 · answer #10 · answered by mannix_mannix_mannix 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋