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2012 Honda Civic Sedan DX 4dr Man

2012 Honda Civic Sedan
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Compact
28 (Est) mpg city / 36 (Est) mpg hwy
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February 20, 2010, 6:20 am

Jeff G
 

Question: Potential overheating/coolant loss

Coolant level drops, faint hot coolant odor, and imagined higher temp gauge indication


March 24, 2011, 5:47 pm

Byron S
 

If the coolant level consistently drops, and especially if you smell coolant, you probably have a cooling system leak. A visual check may find the issue. If not, a dye may be added to make it easier to see, especially if you use an ultraviolet lamp. A pressure test can also be used to determine where the leak is, and a block test will indicate if the head gasket is good or not.


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March 24, 2011, 5:47 pm

Byron S
 

If the coolant level consistently drops, and especially if you smell coolant, you probably have a cooling system leak. A visual check may find the issue. If not, a dye may be added to make it easier to see, especially if you use an ultraviolet lamp. A pressure test can also be used to determine where the leak is, and a block test will indicate if the head gasket is good or not.


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