raj <none@000.com> wrote in news:952852_8f571b7abddb1dc9707538a80c7cca15
@autoboardz.com:

> 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
>


Next time the car begins to overheat, jump out quick and have a look under
the hood. Is the passenger-side rad fan running?

With the enigne cold, pull the rad cap off. Is the fluid right up to the
top of the filler neck?

Non-operational fans and low coolant level are both causes of overheating.

Report your findings here.

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