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#288 of 322 Re: 2001 honda civic radiator! BreakDown! [brandonpitt2] by thegage Jun 26, 2009 (8:05 am)
Replying to: brandonpitt2 (Jun 24, 2009 7:47 am) Neither pressure nor a bad thermostat caused the coolant to overflow the radiator. The reason it overflowed is that liquid expands as it heats up; it will do this on any car, and very quickly after start-up.   Is your fan running when the car is overheating? If not then either the fan or the circuit (including the temp sensor) is bad. This type of failure is most evident when stopped or at low speed because not enough air is flowing over the radiator.   However, you say you're losing coolant at a fair clip.   Can you see cooling leaks?   If the fan runs and you don't see any leaks you could have a failing head gasket or a crack somewhere in the cooling jacket (head/block)--which is why coolant is disappearing but you don't see any leaks.
#289 of 322 Re: 1994 EX Sedan [uga91] by thegage Jun 26, 2009 (8:11 am)
Replying to: uga91 (Jun 25, 2009 11:07 am) You could easily buy it and resell it for about three times what your cousin is asking. That car has another 200,000 in it. There's not a lot to worry about. Belts maybe. A full fluid change. Drive it and enjoy--or tell me where your cousin lives and I'll buy it!
#290 of 322 1997 Civic DX radiator cracked.... by usf813 Jun 29, 2009 (8:32 pm)
I think. Looks like the top of the radiator has cracked. Had 2 hoses replaced three weeks ago but i've had a lingering coolant odor. At stoplight last night temp. needle started creeping up but returned to normal when I started driving. Today I poured some coolant in the radiator and reserve and turned on car. Could see where it was leaking along the top edge of the radiator. Tomorrow i'll drive (carefully) to my families mechanic to see what he says. Considering having it towed but I think i'll be OK. 120k miles so I guess it's time for a new rad...
#291 of 322 Rear Torque Mounts, front sway bar bushings, emissions cleaning by nyc2k7ts Jul 05, 2009 (1:26 pm)
Upon going for a routine oil change, my mechanic told me that my 2000 Honda Civic EX coupe needed new Rear Torque Mounts, front sway bar bushings and an emissions system cleaning. The car has 74,700 miles. I do not hear any symptons from the car when hitting bumps or making corners. I've never hear of these parts needing changing before. I've never even heard of an emissions system cleaning. He wanted to do all this with a coolant flush for 800 bucks. These seems like excessive and needless repairs, especially since the car isnt showing any abnormalities. Has anyone come across these issues and have any advice, I asked another mechanic and he told me "what the hell is a rear torque mount" he used to work in a honda service shop with a dealer in NY. thanks
#292 of 322 Need some help please!!! by bohan_bohan Jul 05, 2009 (2:15 pm)
Hi, I have a friend who is leaving the country. So he wants to get rid of his Honda Civic 09 sedan which is on lease. The car is in good condition 27k kilometres. The car is on lease till the end of 2010 with a monthly payment of $260. Can someone tell me if this is a good deal to take?? and also how much do i have to pay to change the leasing agreement from his name to mine? and the approximate residue value of the till the end of the lease?? Thank you very much. Replies to this message: pat (Jul 06, 2009 9:09 am)
#293 of 322 Re: Need some help please!!! [bohan_bohan] by pat HOST Jul 06, 2009 (9:09 am)
Replying to: bohan_bohan (Jul 05, 2009 2:15 pm) You might try running this by the folks hanging out in this discussion: Purchasing at the End of Your Lease. Good luck!
#294 of 322 1992 Honda Civic VX- Brake lights- need help please!! by dfwlova Jul 08, 2009 (5:09 pm)
Greetings,   the brakes lightd on my 92 civic vx hatchback stays always ON, no matter what, car turned on(started), turned off, with or without the keys, they are just always stays on! does anyone have any tips or help to provide on this?   Thanks in advance!!! Replies to this message: lmoreno3 (Nov 18, 2009 6:35 am)
#295 of 322 2005 alternator by rga1960 Jul 23, 2009 (8:26 am)
I own a 2005 Civic VP. I absolutely love the car and it has been extremely reliable even considering that it has 220,000 miles on it now.   The "Battery Light" came on indicating that the car wasn't charging properly. I feel pretty certain that it is the alternator because I can run up the RPM's and the light goes off. The belt is tight...maybe 1/4 inch movement.   My question is for someone with limited mechanical experience how difficult is this to change in one's driveway? Is there a website that I can visit that will offer step by step instructions?   Thanks
#296 of 322 Is this bumper damage something I can DIY? by _controlfreak Jul 27, 2009 (11:27 pm)
You can see the edge is detached and the bottom bent; I'm more concerned about getting the edge hooked back under. I found a replacement bumper for only $50 - repair places are quoting $500, which is my deductible. There's a picture at http://www.darkrhetoric.com/honda.png 2004 Civic EX. Thanks!
#297 of 322 Car turns over very slowly - barely starts by mikeatpfc Aug 04, 2009 (4:00 am)
My 1998 Honda Civic barely turns over when starting ... But not all the time. Sometimes it starts up just fine. To me it sound like a dying battery but I took it to AutoZone and the battery and charging system are just fine. The guys said maybe the starter is beginning to go ???   Any suggestions woudl be greatly appreciated !!   Thanks Replies to this message: jandmchase01 (Nov 17, 2009 10:01 am)

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