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Why does the coolant fill up the reservoir and not return back to the radiator leaving the radiator bone-dry on a 93 Honda Civic DX?
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∙ 12y ago
Hey Ken==The radiator cap isn't sealing. Replace it. GoodluckJoe
If replacing the radiator cap is not enough then look at your radiator as the problem. Your radiator when the car is running should be the same temperature top to bottom. Run your hand down the radiator (careful you can burn yourself) and see if it is cool toward the bottom. If it is cool at the bottom but hot at the top your radiator is clogged. Flush does not work so save your money. I would start looking online for a new radiator their cheap enough. Good luck.
-mspolyar
If it still vents with a new cap then the excessive pressure could be due to a blown head gasket pushing combustion pressure into the coolant system, if the vehicle has been overheated recently it is a good possibility
I had the same problem. Check your upper and lower radiator hoses. You might also need to replace your thermostat. The thermostat is a spring seal for coolant. These get stuck open and closed often for civics in the 1990's. I had to replace mine 2 times within a month. Part of it was my fault, because i drove it like i stole it. When your engine gets hot, the thermostat opens up and lets coolant in. When it is too cold, it closes and doesn't let coolant into your engine so it will warm up. Your thermostat probably got stuck closed. Also, check the little hose running from the reservoir tank to the radiator, it might be clogged.
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Why does the coolant fill up the reservoir and not return back to the radiator leaving the radiator bone dry on a 93 Honda Civic DX?
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What causes smoke to pour and water to hiss from the coolant after leaving engine running?
It could be a damaged or loose radiator hose, a damaged radiator, a faulty radiator cap, blown head gasket. Have a look around all the hoses and see where the water is coming from and then use common sense.
What is the expansion tank in your car?
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Cooled liquid leaving the radiator travels through what?
lower radiator hose
Cooled liquid leaving the radiator travels through the?
Lower radiator hose.
How do you remove air from radiator?
Allow the car to cool. Remove radiator cap. Add water or coolant to fill radiator. Start engine leaving cap off. check to see if coolant is circulating in radiator. Locate upper rad hose, and squeeze to move air bubbles out, or to ecourage circulation. If large air bubble works its way out, add coolant to fill. Once coolant starts to expand and spill out, replace cap. Watch temperature gauge to esure the problem has been rectified. You may have to repeat this procedure.
Why would miata be over heating?
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How do the pumps thermostats radiator and coolant in a car cooling system maintain the motor at a relatively constant operating temperature?
The thermostat is key to maintaining relatively constant temperatures. It is basically a temp. sensitive spring operating a plug. It can be open or closed or partially open, depending on the engine temperature. When the car is cold, the thermostat almost completely prevents coolant from entering or leaving the engine. As the engine warms up to operating temperature and higher, the thermostat opens and allows coolant to circulate from the engine to the radiator. If the engine becomes too cool, the thermostat will close again. Coolant circulation is aided by the waterpump. When the engine's heat contained in the coolant reaches the radiator, it passes through a maze of finned tubes which allow the heat to transfer to the air flowing through (sometimes aided by a fan) the radiator. Now the cooled coolant circulates back into the engine to absorb more heat and repeat the cycle.
