![]() Tooltopia has pretty good deals on them, it's nice to have one around so if you think you have a HG problem you just test it quick. Easy to use, even some videos on youtube for them. There are several kits out there, lisle, uview, balkamp, etc that you can pick up for 30-40 bucks. It's one of the best tests for head gaskets. If it is exhaust pushing the coolant out this test will show it. This very simple design was made to replace a friends coolant overflow cap. Has a compression leak detector been used? Other then the tank overflowing, it never showed any negative driving signs. ![]() Your story sounds very much similar to what I have read on Honda/Civic forums. You have now though given me a logical place to start next with diagnostics, and what to ask the mechs.Ĭar has ~155k. I really appreciate the offer for the kit, going to try and contact two mechs this weekend, but it may have to wait until Monday. To my knowledge, compression leak detection has not been done. Mine had 220k miles on it at the time.Īhh, that sure sounds like the same signs/symptoms, and thus perhaps the same problem. Mine failed both, so I replaced the head and head gasket. You have to rev it a little, so it can get messy. Anonymous I had the same problem, except it was blowing coolant back in the overfill bottle and my radiator started leaking. I've got one of these that'd I'd lend to you if you don't want to buy one, for just shipping charges.Īnother quick test, fill radiator all the way to the top, get vehicle up to temp, and look for bubbles. The car is not overheating or loosing coolant.I just replaced the radiator and that is when my car started holding pressure.So much pressure that it has blown out my new radiator. Find Reservoir - Locate the coolant / antifreeze reservoir and clean it. Open the Hood - How to pop the hood and prop it open. Any thoughts on cause and/or what diagnostics I should mention being done this time? Read that cylinder leakdown should be done but that it too can be misleading. Getting Started - Prepare for the repair. Need to get this issue fixed right this time, no time for UOA. No signs of overheating, and no external engine signs of head gasket leak. No sign of oil in coolant or milky looking oil, temp gauge only goes to half. I had replaced tstat w/Honda OEM last year some time.įorward to today ~3k later, coolant recovery almost filled to fill cap. I brough it home, changed the oil and filter and drained the coolant and refilled with new to between min and max in coolant tank. He looked it over, replaced the radiator cap, said he saw no head gasket issues, to keep an eye on it and bring it back if issue continues. However, the temp gauge never went above half way, there's no oily film in the coolant, nor is there a milky film in the oil. I told him I had read (Honda/Civic sites) much about a probable head gasket leak. ![]() Took it to an independent mech who specializes in Hondas a couple months ago. If you notice an oily surface in your coolant, immediately have your mechanic inspect your Civic for head gasket leakage.The coolant recovery tank on daughters 01 Civic keeps filling up/overflowing and radiator level seems to lower. Taking off the coolant reservoir cap on a warm engine could cause the cap to up explosively and fluid to spray out of the reservoir. See our video on how to add engine coolant for tips on adding coolant to your Civic.Īlways wear safety goggles when working on your Civic. If you need to add anti-freeze, be sure to check your owners manual to determine the correct type of coolant to add - in Hondas, it usually located in a section titled Fluid Capacities towards the end of your manual. ![]() The video above shows you where the coolant reservoir in your Civic is located and how to check the coolant / antifreeze level. Engine coolant / antifreeze circulates through your engine to keep it cool in the summer but won't freeze in the winter. In order to get an accurate reading, your 1.7 liter engine should be cool to the touch when you check it. Checking the engine coolant (also known as antifreeze) level in your 2004 Honda Civic is pretty easy.
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