WHY IS MY CAR RUNNING HOT AFTER RIDING ABOUT 1/2 MILE

Asked by zetta28 Mar 30, 2015 at 09:17 AM about the 2001 Honda Accord

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

RADIATOR  IS FILLED WITH COOLENT  NO LEAKING  CAN BE SEEN  FAN IS RUNNING

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theres a few things need to check your thermostat,waterpump,and regltor cap

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If no problems found there, also check your hoses, one could be internally collapsing when warmed up. If all that checks out ok, you have to start suspecting a leaking head gasket or crack in a cylinder head.

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