AboutGary J. Meyer II Expertise The types of questions I can answer would be related to Honda automobile diagnosis and repair procedures. I can't diagnose every car via email because some tests just require a good old fashion road test.
Experience I am a Honda automobile technician with twenty years of new car dealership experience. My first few years as a Honda tech date back to when Honda cars were still offered in carburated models. In the last few years, I've been exposed to the integration of hybrid powered cars, the Natural Gas powered GX Civic, and electronic features ranging from voice activated GPS navigation to power sliding doors. I have been certified as an ASE Master Technician and passed the L1 Advanced Engine Performance test in 2000. I opened my own independent import repair shop specializing in but not limited to Honda automobiles in 2008. Operating my own shop has re-energized my enthusiasm for automobiles.
Publications a few articles www.articlesbase.com, advertisement in East Coast Ink Magazine Spring 2009 and Fall 2009
Education/Credentials ASE Certification, attending American Honda's training center and web based training American Honda provided, New car dealership management training
Awards and Honors 3 time Honda Top Tech finalist, achieved Honda Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum Level Training status,achieved a training level of 99 percent of all current American Honda Traning center Modules and self study proformance modules in 1999, Re-certified ASE Master technician, L1 Advanced engine performance ASE certification
Question Hi,
i have a 1996 honda accord 4cyl. Last week, i noticed that it started to overheat everytime i drive over 10 miles. the first time it did that, i stopped and waited for 2 hours, then i put water and then got back to the road. but lately it has gotten worse, it would overheat in less the 3 miles. what can i do? Is it a big problem? how can i solve this? I really need your help.
And also a friend of mine told me that i could replace the engine with a more recent one, like a 1998 or 2000 engine. If i would have to replace my engine would that be possible?
Answer First,I'd check to see if the engine cooling fans are operating. It does sound like you have a serious problem that is only getting worse. If you have added coolant there is a leak and that needs to be corrected. Have the system pressure tested to determine where the coolant is leaking. If you are lucky it's not leaking into the combustion chamber at the head gasket. The engine from a 1998 or 2000 is not a direct replacement for your car.
