Andy M --Tampa Bay-- wrote:
>
> Hello All!
>
> I have a 92 Accord LX at 150k+ miles. About 2 months back, I had a new
> radiator installed. A couple of days back, I noticed that after driving for
> 15-20 minutes, the temperature gauge would slowly start rising to the
> maximum. I thought this could be due to the engine oil, so I got an oil
> change today (which was due anyway). Next thing I notice when driving is
> that the same problem is occurring.
>
> I then realised that it doesn't happen when I'm driving at regular speeds,
> but occurs at low speeds of 10-20 mph or when idling. And when I shut the
> car off, I can hear the fan going on for 2-5 minutes, cooling down the
> engine.
>
> Has anyone had this problem or have a clue/suggestion? I'd really appreciate
> it.
>
> Thanks
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Andy,

Please don't use water only in your Honda, and certainly don't use tap
water EVER. It will eat the nuts off a JEEP, and rinse the lubricants
out of your water pump seal, which will leak into the bearing, which
will sieze the bearing, which will shred the timing belt, which will
destroy the engine when the valves meet the pistons in a most forceful
way.

Read your manual.

'Curly'

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