WideOpenThrottle Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 The first problem I experienced with this car was overheating while not moving at 40mph or above. When I would stop at a light, or in traffic, the car would get hot. If I was moving at a decent speed, the temperature would come back under control. The fans were kicking on at the right times and The first time I took it to a shop couldn't really see any problem, so they reccommended a coolant flush, thermostat and radiator cap replacement. I did that, and it seemed to deal with the issue for a few weeks. After that, it slowly started acting the same way... The problem has been on and off and can drive 4 hours consistently without it overheating but when I stop at a light some times it stays cool and others it will run hot? Any guesses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Partially blocked radiator, with the car up to temp see if there are any cold spots on the radiator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSXRAntwon Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Yup sounds like a new radiator is in need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinisterSS Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakotart Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 I think when my 91' crx was doing something similar, there was no cooling fins left in the radiator. They had mostly all corroded and fell off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Check any junkyard, you can find them for cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideOpenThrottle Posted June 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 year? It's a 2001 Civic LX 1.7 I thought that was it and tried Google-ing it with no avail. I will replace the radiator this evening and hope it works. I'll keep ya posted. I didn't wanna dive into replacing the water pump right away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comebackkid Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 My civic did the same till I got a new rad cap. deff check for hot & cold spots.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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