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#1589 of 1759 heats up by cybercool May 06, 2009 (7:42 pm)
Hi all, After replacing my radiator, top hose and thermostat less than two years, I've noticed at a stop light my Accord's temp gauge starts to rise. There is no visible leaks when my car is parked over night. Can there be an internal leak somewhere? I've added water periodically but I think I'll have to do a thorough flush. Your thoughts please.   Thanks Cybercool Replies to this message: astor (May 10, 2009 9:30 am) cybercool (May 14, 2009 3:07 pm) astor (May 15, 2009 12:36 pm)
#1592 of 1759 Big oil Leak by jeeper81 May 09, 2009 (1:37 pm)
I have a 91 Accord LX Coupe. My girlfriend drives it to work nights at a hospital 6 blocks away. I went to run an errand today and noticed a 1ft by 1ft puddle of oil under the front. Then I noticed a trail of oil and hopped in my other car to run my errand. On the way home I drove by her work and followed the trail of oil all the way home. I checked the oil, drove it around back and parked it on ramps. Oil was pouring out. Then I wiped everything off and started it again just for 30 sec. again oil pouring out. I read in my chiltons manual about changing the oil pan gasket, then about changing the oil pump. The manual didnt say anything about the seals. When I started it again, I noticed that the oil was coming from right between the oil pan and the serpantine belt. It seemed to be wet with oil around the oil pan and up the side of the timing belt housing. How do I tell if it is just the oil pan gasket or the seals and pump? I paid $1700 for this car 9 months ago and have never noticed a leak. I can do the oil pan gasket I think, but I am not willing to tackle the pump, timing belt and seals. Should I have my mechanic look at it or move on with the oil pan gasket change to see if that fixes it. Not sure if the car is worth the cost of the timing belt, seals, oil and water pump repair. Thanks, Jeeper81 Replies to this message: elroy5 (May 10, 2009 5:52 am) astor (May 10, 2009 9:41 am)
#1593 of 1759 Re: Big oil Leak [jeeper81] by elroy5 May 10, 2009 (5:52 am)
Replying to: jeeper81 (May 09, 2009 1:37 pm) Oil pan gaskets don't usually leak oil that quickly (pouring out), so I think it's probably the seal that popped out. I would clean the area as much as possible, then try to determine exactly where the oil is coming from. If it is the seal, it's a pretty big job to change it.
#1594 of 1759 Re: heats up [cybercool] by astor May 10, 2009 (9:30 am)
Replying to: cybercool (May 06, 2009 7:42 pm) You probably have air bubbles in your cooling system. Take it back to your mechanic and have him bleed all the air out of the system. Replies to this message: cybercool (May 14, 2009 3:07 pm) astor (May 15, 2009 12:36 pm)
#1595 of 1759 Re: Bouncy tire feel. [cybercool] by astor May 10, 2009 (9:33 am)
Replying to: cybercool (May 06, 2009 4:47 pm) Get New Tires. The new tires will go a long way towards smoothing out your ride. Replies to this message: cybercool (May 10, 2009 9:47 am) thegraduate (May 10, 2009 1:51 pm)
#1596 of 1759 Re: Big oil Leak [jeeper81] by astor May 10, 2009 (9:41 am)
Replying to: jeeper81 (May 09, 2009 1:37 pm) Make sure your mechanic replaces ALL the seals, oil, crankshaft, camshaft as well as your timing belt, balancer belt, all drive belts (x3), and water pump. Had all this done recently for approx $600.
#1597 of 1759 Re: Bouncy tire feel. [astor] by cybercool May 10, 2009 (9:47 am)
Replying to: astor (May 10, 2009 9:33 am) Hi and thanks for input,   Good Year is the best to buy correct? They'll last for a long time correct? Cybercool Replies to this message: thegraduate (May 10, 2009 1:51 pm)
#1598 of 1759 Re: Bouncy tire feel. [cybercool] by thegraduate May 10, 2009 (1:51 pm)
Replying to: cybercool (May 10, 2009 9:47 am) There's not really a "best" but rather a lot of good brands; just like car manufacturers. Even some of the names you haven't heard much of, such as Cooper Tires, make excellent long-life tires. If you're looking for the most mileage, simply check the mileage rating on the tire.   I personally prefer Bridgestone tires, simply based on my good experience with them. I've never had trouble out of Michelins either; I have 47,700 on my 2006 Accord Michelin tires and have a good 15,000 miles or more left on them from the looks of things. The big question is how long will I wait to replace them... I will have had the car for 4 years in November; wet traction isn't quite what it used to be either.

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