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Old 19 Dec 2006, 12:20 am
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Default Re: accord overheating

raj wrote:
> Hi,
> I have a 1996 honda accord LX with 93000 miles and I observed over
> heating problem with the car. The engine over heats when stuck in slow
> moving traffic but its all fine when i start moving. I mean If I am
> caught in a traffic jam I see that engine over heats. I went to the
> mechanic and he says I have to replace thermostat and radiator (due to
> some leak) the radiator was replaced last year. Can you please provide
> me some suggestions. Any help is highly appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Raj
>

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You have to have a full reservoir to displace the air in your system.
Top it up to MAX and do it again next evening after car cools. Fans
won't cut in if the coolant is too low. Fill the rad to the top as well
and don't use tap water. Honda premix is best.

'Curly'
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