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  • lovelaffs Aug 29, 2010
    My 1994 Honda Civic DX overheated as high as the gauge went. I had just come off the freeway and had driven about 10 miles in city traffic when I noticed it. About a month prior I had the same overheating problem (sensor on the thermostat replaced) and a mechanic told me to turn the A/C on which would/should cool it down enough to get it to work (10 miles) and back and then to the shop the next day. So I quickly turned the A/C on and watched the gauge cool as I drove in the city back home. All fluid levels were normal but a strong burning smell this time. No idea what it is this time but taking it to the shop tomorrow. Hope this helps someone.
  • ptgarcia60 Apr 12, 2009
    I'm afraid you left out a very effective tip that will drop your engine temperature without even stopping the car. This is helpful when towing trailers over the mountains or through the desert.If the temperature gauge starts to rise too high, turn off the air conditioner, turn on the heater and crank up the fan to full speed. You will be able to bleed off quite a bit of heat and lower the needle. Sure, your passengers may get a little warm but, open the windows and it will save you from full blown radiator geyser.
  • ptgarcia60 Apr 12, 2009
    I'm afraid you left out a very effective tip that will drop your engine temperature without even stopping the car. This is helpful when towing trailers over the mountains or through the desert.If the temperature gauge starts to rise too high, turn off the air conditioner, turn on the heater and crank up the fan to full speed. You will be able to bleed off quite a bit of heat and lower the needle. Sure, your passengers may get a little warm but, open the windows and it will save you from full blown radiator geyser.
  • takezo Dec 26, 2008
    A good, safe way to add coolant to a car is to add it to the reservoir instead of to the super hot radiator.
  • takezo Dec 26, 2008
    A good, safe way to add coolant to a car is to add it to the reservoir instead of to the super hot radiator.
  • quinnellabella Nov 07, 2008
    thank god. how long do i wait to drive it again? about how long?
  • quinnellabella Nov 07, 2008
    thank god. how long do i wait to drive it again? about how long?
  • grandadtony Jan 19, 2007
    my puntos intererers heating system is not working Iam told the wire that opens and closes the flaps has come off, how do I get into the unit to put it back on? tracy
  • grandadtony Jan 19, 2007
    my puntos intererers heating system is not working Iam told the wire that opens and closes the flaps has come off, how do I get into the unit to put it back on? tracy
  • Crimson Dec 13, 2006
    why some car need to add 100% colant?
  • Crimson Dec 13, 2006
    why some car need to add 100% colant?
  • Sep 23, 2006
    Turn on your heater full blast, go as fast as you can, then shut off the engine. This will force air to hit the radiator.
  • Sep 23, 2006
    Turn on your heater full blast, go as fast as you can, then shut off the engine. This will force air to hit the radiator.
  • Sep 01, 2006
    Turn your heater on to decrease the temperature gauge (temporarily) until you get to a phone or the nearest stop. If this doesn't work, it's a more serious problem.
  • Sep 01, 2006
    Turn your heater on to decrease the temperature gauge (temporarily) until you get to a phone or the nearest stop. If this doesn't work, it's a more serious problem.
  • Jun 30, 2006
    If you notice that the temperature gauge is approaching red, then turn the air conditioning off.
  • Jun 30, 2006
    If you notice that the temperature gauge is approaching red, then turn the air conditioning off.

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