Overheating Honda Civic 1992
Okay, this is a bit weird, my car temperature always going up when i'm climbing up the hills, then it's gonna cool down after running down the hills. Anyone experienced this kinda thing??
2007-08-27 11:44:42 · 10 answers · asked by ole 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If your temperature climbs past 220 It's time for a thorough flush acid clean and drain. Consider this: If your radiator is origional you may be better off installing a new one rather hireing it professionally cleaned. A new radiator for your car would run less tham $75.00. When you do the change slap on new hoses.
You are a lucky lad if you have an origional and its lasted this long. Any radiator with age gets cooling deposit build-up in the cross cooling fins. At the very least pull it out and take it to a car wash and blast away to make sure there is no obstructions externally. Change the thermostat and radiator pressure cap at the same time.
Good luck with your project.
2007-08-27 12:11:39 · answer #1 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the time. The engine has to produce more power to climb the hill, thus more fuel used and more heat generated.
It not a big deal but just watch the gauge anyway. If theres a problem you will notice much higher than normal readings.
If you are worried about it, may I suggest you turn off the A/C. That produces heat in front of the radiator and adds a little more heat to the engine coolant.
2007-08-27 11:57:01 · answer #2 · answered by largecar8 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine used to do the same, it was because the radiator matrix was corroding away, take a look at the rad make sure there is nothing covering the radiator and the coolant level is OK.
one tip to avoid damage from overheating is to open the windows and put the heating on hot ,full fan speed this will use the heat form the engine to heat the car, it can save you engine from overheating if the needle is right in to the red.
2007-08-28 02:01:57 · answer #3 · answered by matrix 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because climbing up hills increases the strain the engine has to work harder to get the car uphill than it has to do while going downhill which is why you might be experiencing an increase in temperature.
2007-08-27 11:54:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the thermostat grew to become into bumped off, then the motor vehicle does not be overheating. it may take an prolonged time to heat up. Like many above: examine your radiator fluid point and high quality. it must be perfect to easily drain the device and replenish with 50/50 antifreeze water. Having it flushed could accomplish the two. examine out your radiator for harm and "crud" blocking off the fins. i've got confidence Hondas use a fan to help airflow over the radiator whilst temp get severe. you will probable could desire to have a mechanic examine to work out if it is working. desire this facilitates.
2016-10-03 08:00:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first, check the coolant level with engine cold. If ok and you have an electric cooling fan check to be sure the fan is running when engine is hot or when a/c is on. If all looks ok stop at a RADIATOR REPAIR, not a car repair, shop and they will tell you if you have a radiator plugged up.
2007-08-27 12:32:00 · answer #6 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your engine is working harder so it is running hotter when it climbs hills..... then as you go down hills the engine runs with less effort and cools down.
2007-08-27 11:53:20 · answer #7 · answered by Stampy Skunk 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
My advice would be to move to East Anglia. There are no hills there.
2007-08-27 12:19:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
above is right also airflow is increased when travelling down hill thus cooling your engine. just dont rev so much if you dont want it to overheat but really everythings fine
2007-08-27 11:56:21 · answer #9 · answered by Boulavogue 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Its normal.
2007-08-27 20:07:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋