5 bars, overheating?
#11
Originally Posted by twohoos,Dec 9 2004, 12:48 PM
5 bars = engine about to grenade. Check water and oil levels ASAP. Even on track in 110F heat, I never see over 3 bars.
#12
Originally Posted by Mike Siron,Dec 9 2004, 01:36 PM
Are the bars the same for MY04? It seems to me I have 5 bars all the time and this is not to the half way point of the guage.
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Originally Posted by Mike Siron,Dec 9 2004, 04:36 PM
Are the bars the same for MY04? It seems to me I have 5 bars all the time and this is not to the half way point of the guage.
Back on topic:
If the coolant level is good, and the mileage on your car high, I would look at the water pump, especially if any coolant other than Honda's has been used.
It would really help if people asking questions included more background info on their cars (might see my post on "how to ask a question").
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I had exact same problem as you (in a different car, but my description may help you anyway). 1997 M3, recently performed cooling system service, replaced thermostat/thermostat housing/water pump/radiator hoses/coolant... everything except the radiator 3 days later, car was overheating and I pulled over and found steam everywhere under the hood. When I had re-tightened my hose clamps on the radiator the plastic end tanks had fatigued enough to crack. This did no long term damage but it put the car out of commission while I had to wait for a radiator.
Can you verify if the steam is coming from the radiator cap, or from another location? You may have a leak.
Can you verify if the steam is coming from the radiator cap, or from another location? You may have a leak.
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I hade overheated engine in my Mazda 626 severaql years 5 or 6 years ago. I got stuck on a highway with a girl I saw forst time in my life, 84 km from civilization, waiting for repeair car to drive us home
No more driving if I even sence overheating!
No more driving if I even sence overheating!
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Originally Posted by OrtegaS2K,Dec 11 2004, 08:21 PM
I hade overheated engine in my Mazda 626 severaql years 5 or 6 years ago. I got stuck on a highway with a girl I saw forst time in my life, 84 km from civilization, waiting for repeair car to drive us home
No more driving if I even sence overheating!
No more driving if I even sence overheating!
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Originally Posted by Will,Dec 9 2004, 02:09 PM
I had exact same problem as you (in a different car, but my description may help you anyway). 1997 M3
I agree with the others -- check the fluid level ASAP. If it's OK, then start thinking about the water pump or the thermostat. Oh, and is the fan running? Check the fan fuse, too.
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Thanks for all the replies,
I took it to the dealer, and they replaced my coolant by pass hose I believe. It was leaking, and was only a $4 part. Too bad they charged me $85 for the diagnostic fee. Oh well no more overheating, and back to normal, so I guess it was worth it. I don't think that I would have ever found that hose myself.
Ryan
I took it to the dealer, and they replaced my coolant by pass hose I believe. It was leaking, and was only a $4 part. Too bad they charged me $85 for the diagnostic fee. Oh well no more overheating, and back to normal, so I guess it was worth it. I don't think that I would have ever found that hose myself.
Ryan
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The car sat all day at work, and I added some water to my coolant because it was really low, the car made it to the dealer with 3 bars the whole way.