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Old 04 May 2008, 10:11 pm
septicman@peoplepc.com
 
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Default Re: 95 CIVIC 1.5 GRADUALLY LOSES COOLANT--

On May 4, 7:18Â*pm, jim beam <spamvor...@bad.example.net> wrote:
> septic...@peoplepc.com wrote:
> > On May 4, 10:49�am, jim beam <spamvor...@bad.example.net> wrote:
> >> septic...@peoplepc.com wrote:
> >>> The engine runs flawlessly and gets 45 MPG local driving and 54 MPG
> >>> highway.
> >>> Every 1,000 miles or so, I need to add about a pint of coolant each to
> >>> the radiator and the reservoir.
> >>> Where should one look with these engines for coolant loss sources? �I
> >>> would especially appreciate suggestions from those who are familiar
> >>> with this engine and this year or series.
> >>> Thanks in advance !
> >> 1. learn to cross-post.

>
> >> 2. check for evidence of leakage in the usual places, hoses, radiator,
> >> coolant pump, etc.

>
> >> 3. check for bubbles in the expansion bottle. �if yes, it's head gasket.

>
> > Are your suggestions 'generic?' Â*If so, I already know how to diagnose
> > coolant loss and head gasket leaks. Â*Did you read my post? Â*I am not
> > looking for generic advice, I am seeking posts from those particularly
> > experienced with 1995 era Civics with the 1.5 who can cite the exact
> > locations of coolant leaks observed and discovered. Â*This is the
> > purpose of a Honda group, i.e. for those directly involved with Hondas
> > to share their experiences with other Honda owners, etc.

>
> but you posted a generic crap question, so how can you be offended when
> you get a generic crap answer???
>
> specify exactly what you've done to help yourself, then maybe the FREE
> EXPERT advice you seek will be more forthcoming.
>
> or you can wait until psychic wednesday. Â*your call.- Hide quoted text -
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by the way, thanks for your stupid generic overbearing rantings...next
time, if you don't have the direct experience, stay out of it. Save
the tutoring for the dumb-****s who constitute your audience. I
suppose "1995 Honda Civic 1.5" doesn't sufficiently narrow it down for
you...
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