About James Adams Expertise Can answer most questions in automotive repairs.
Experience Have over 10 years experience repairing all types of cars.
Education/Credentials ASE certified in brakes and engine repair.
Have extensively trained through available schools in automotive electronics and recieved certificate of completion with honors.
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Expert: James Adams Date: 10/31/2006 Subject: overheating/no heat
Question Hello James,
Thanks for your help. However I would like to add some information such i recently discovered an invisible coolant loss. Forever, 2 months ago I had a random misfire which disappeared after 4 or 5 check engine light(2 weeks).
I hope this information would help you to tell me more about the causes of the trouble.
Thanks
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Hello James,
From time to time, my Honda civic DX-G 2003, overheats in heavy traffic while there is no heat inside the vehicle.
My technician could not identify the cause.
I will appreciate your help.
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Overheating in heavy traffic with no heat inside tells me that the flow of coolant has stopped. Most likely is caused by a sticking thermostat
Answer An ivisible coolant loss associated with a random misfire????
Possible to have a cracked head.
Check the spark plugs to see if they are burning good. Check for oil in the coolant or coolant in the oil.
Have the radiator checked for exhaust gases using a tool any mechanic should have.
If it is overheating in traffic, it could be coming out of the overflow bottle. so, make sure the cooling fan is working.
