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Had the same problem with two cars I had. First was fixed with a radiator flush and refill, second was fixed with a new water pump and belt. I would also look at the radiator and see if there is a lot of bugs and other gunk on it. That can cause the heat not to dissipate without the speed of driving pushing air over it. Pressure washer or coin-op car wash wash high pressure sprayer can clean that off.
Check thermostat first. Maybe not the problem but new thermostat and housing gasket are very cheap and with this many miles it wouldn't hurt to install new one anyway. Just a little labor.
It's likely that a head gasket is blown, causing fluid to go out of the exhaust pipe especially if you see none on the ground. You might smell a 'sweet' antifreeze/water smell out of the pipe at idle.
Hello kendra_l_bon and thank you for asking your question, on Fixya.
Here is a simple process that will walk you through a few steps that
will pinpoint the overheating problem on your 2003 Honda Civic,
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Hello ur1121 and thank you for asking your question, on Fixya.
Here is a simple process that will walk you through a few steps that
will pinpoint the overheating problem on your 2002 Honda Civic,
without even using any tools. It has helped millions of people, and I am
certain that it will help you, because I wrote it for people in your exact situation. How to diagnose your overheating 2002 Honda Civic
If you took the car into this Garage , for just the timing belt, and then after there repair, you developed the overheating, then the problem should lie with them.
Did the car ever overheat before you took it too them ?
If not, go back and ask to see the Service Manager, and give him your grievance, that if they do not fix it, you will sue !
most alunium /steel cars need there anti freeze changed at least 1x a year .Electrolis will build up and slow of almost stop the water flow causing heat buildup
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