At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.
Stoped at the gas station to fill up noticed i was low on coolant filled it up turned the car on pulled out when i got to the street my idle was iratic and my car was smokeing bad so bad you couldnt see anything around it. the smoke also filled up the inside of the car i turned it off and looked to see if there was fire and found it wasnt on fire tried to turn it back on to move it out of the street wouldnt start any ideas im driveing a 95 honda civic
- If you need clarification, ask it in the comment box above.
- Better answers use proper spelling and grammar.
- Provide details, support with references or personal experience.
Tell us some more! Your answer needs to include more details to help people.You can't post answers that contain an email address.Please enter a valid email address.The email address entered is already associated to an account.Login to postPlease use English characters only.
Tip: The max point reward for answering a question is 15.
Doesn't have a bleeder valve .
Filling Procedure
Notice: The procedure below must be followed. Improper coolant level could result in a low or high coolant level condition, causing engine damage.
Close the radiator drain **** by hand.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Install the water pump drain plug (1) if removed during the draining process.
Tighten
Tighten the plug to 22 N·m (16 lb in).
Lower the vehicle.
Important: Use a 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL antifreeze and clean, drinkable water. It is necessary to maintain the coolant level near the cold fill line on the surge tank to insure all the air has been purged from the cooling system.
Slowly add a mixture of 50/50 DEX-COOL antifreeze and deionized water to the cooling system until the coolant level reaches and maintains slightly above the cold fill line on the surge tank. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities.
Install surge tank cap.
Start the engine.
Run the engine at 2,000-2,500 RPM for 3 minutes.
Allow the engine to idle for 30 seconds.
Shut the engine off.
Top off the coolant as necessary.
Inspect the cooling system for leaks.
Rinse away any excess coolant from the engine and the engine compartment.
make sure to check your coolant tank at every fill-up for a few fill-ups. This problem has a way of coming back if you don't top up your coolant at just the right times.
Just fill it up 1/4 full with coolent. Coolent expands when hot, which will fill the tank up more, so don't over fill too much. If you think your low on coolent, let the engine cool down, and open the radiator cap and fill it full from there. Filling the tank, will not add ANY coolent to the radiator untill it warms up (expands) and cools down (contracts pulling in coolent from the tank only at this moment.)
That's a lot of coolant to lose in that short amount of time- especially with no visible leaks. It sounds like you might be losing coolant to the cylinders which could be from a bad head gasket or a cracked block. Good luck, let us know what it was!
If you dont have an external coolant leak anywhere under your hood that has shown up on your driveway it could be the intake manifold or the headgasket leaking. Also check the thermostate to solve the heat issue.
the breather tube for the tank might be clogged not letting the air out. so when you fill the tank the fill cant get in fast enough b/c the air is not excaping. check the breather tube for kinks or bends. or even blockage of somekind
Coolant, itself, should not overheat. If your coolant is leaking past the lid of your reservoir, you have overfilled your coolant. Coolant expands when heated. It is important to only fill your coolant when the engine is already cool and to not fill past the fill line. If, however, your coolant is leaking from somewhere else (such as the bottom of the reservoir or the hose as is common with the 2003-2005 models) you will need to have that piece replaced.
×