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Re: Engine Overheating [paez]
by targettuning
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Jul 17, 2009 (9:50 am)
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Replying to: paez (Jul 16, 2009 10:46 am)
Coolant leaks can be subtle...not necessarily a gusher from a ruptured hose. If it took 3 weeks to go from full to dry again it could be an overflow bottle (which is plastic) with a tight crack and the coolant is disappearing under the car as you drive and dries from evaporation when you park. Does the bottom of the car show ANY evidence of fluid at all? Check toward the rear of the car because it can blow rearward with the airflow. The other (worse) option is a going...going...gone headgasket but to burn off that much coolant you should notice symptoms such as a white vapor exiting the exhaust pipe at idle (also have someone follow you as you drive to check this) and a sweetish smell from the exhaust. I have heard of other 06-07 Civics (on this site somewhere) that developed a cracked engine block. I imagine one could not drive too far with a cracked block though. Just a few ideas.
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Re: Engine Overheating [targettuning]
by knfield
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Jul 17, 2009 (12:26 pm)
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Replying to: targettuning (Jul 17, 2009 9:50 am)
Thanks for the information. I got my car back today, and they ended up replacing my evaporator and ex valve. They said that they were able to confirm that this was both the source of the leak as well as the source of the smell.
I have never noticed any leaks on the pavement, and usually do try to pay close attention to that. I will have someone follow me to see about the white vapor.
Hopefully it is not the head gasket...that would be horrible! I will keep it in mind if the problem comes back. Thanks for your help!
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Re: Engine Overheating [targettuning]
by paez
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Jul 17, 2009 (12:40 pm)
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Replying to: targettuning (Jul 17, 2009 9:50 am)
You were right on the money, targettuning! It was the "worse" option you mentioned. Took it in this morning, and sure enough the oil looked like the bottom of a glass of chocolate milk. Coolant is going directly into the engine through a crack and evaporating through the exhaust. Although there was no white smoke or funny odor, the symptoms were the air condition blowing hot air on acceleration and the sudden overheating due to a dry radiator.
Anybody reading these posts listen to this guy....he diagnosed my car without even seeing it!
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Honda Mile Makers
by civicdriver1
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Jul 19, 2009 (5:32 pm)
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Go to Honda Mile Makers to read honda owner stories with 100,000 miles and above. There is a 2006 4door Honda Civic LX with 253,629 miles as of Sept. 14 2008.  
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Re: Engine Overheating [knfield]
by targettuning
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Jul 20, 2009 (7:37 am)
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Replying to: knfield (Jul 16, 2009 11:16 am)
We are talking about two completely different types of leaks. Yours seems to be a leak of the AC refrigerant but I was replying to a poster who has an engine coolant (antifreeze) leak so I don't think my comments and symptoms to look for applies. UNLESS you are also loosing engine coolant (antifreeze) too. By the way there have been complaints here about road debris puncturing AC condenser (in front of the radiator) and the fact Honda refuses to fix it under warranty. Most who experienced this feel it is too exposed to debris thrown up by vehicles in front.
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Re: Don't lean On The Interior Door [sandman_6472]
by civicdriver1
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Jul 21, 2009 (5:30 am)
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Replying to: sandman_6472 (Jun 26, 2009 12:57 pm)
I bought off EBAY some '05 SI wheels and am very happy with the results. Could've gotten EX wheels but wanted some that weren't on every other Civic. Will upload a pic if I can figure out how to do it. Have gotten quite a few positive compliments at various gas stations from other Civic owners. Most are surprised when I tell them that the rims are from the last generation SI model. The 16" rims fit perfectly.
The Sandman July 27 2008
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Re: Don't lean On The Interior Door [civicdriver1]
by civicdriver1
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Jul 21, 2009 (5:36 am)
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Replying to: civicdriver1 (Jul 21, 2009 5:30 am)
Sandman, I have an 2007 4door lx gal. gray and would like to install the same 2005 si wheels like you did. I bought this car new aug. 2007 now has 52,000 miles with the same tires that it had when bought new. I have been watching for rear tire problems and so far problem free. (Front to back and back to back every 8,000 miles when oil is changed with mobil 1 5-20 E.P. and clean the air filter k&n.
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Love The Rims
by sandman_6472
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Jul 25, 2009 (8:11 am)
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  Still loving the rims on my Civic...always glance back once I park the car and smile...best $ I spent and would do it again in a heartbeat. Will be keeping the car afterall...as am willing to live with the seats uncomfortableness for now. Still under 22k miles and it still drives like new so why give it away. Will always get alloys from now on with each new car...the extra cost spread out over the life of the car ownership is well worth it. And alloys look so much better than steelies...all 4 of our cars have them and they look a bit nicer than the lower trims.
The Sandman
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Re: Engine Overheating [paez]
by teeeg
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Aug 01, 2009 (6:46 am)
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Replying to: paez (Jul 17, 2009 12:40 pm)
Read your message becuse the same thing was happening to my wifes car and the overheating was p and down, well I take the car to the ealership only to find out the block is cracked. Never did the car over heat other than that one day, were talking a 2006 honda with 67,000 miles. I very much disappointed as I'm going to be out of 4500.00., please readers if you have a 2006 Civic have your block checked as an inside source told me there maybe serious issues with that car.
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