EDIT: This post if for common problems and resolving them. Please do not ask where to buy parts. Go to the dealer or get get the radiator from the link provided in the article.
I have been noticing a lot of coolant problems and its usually all the same problems. I will go into symptoms and problems. This will be a common topic.
Actually the first thing to do is check your coolant level and condition. It should be clean and green.
1)My car takes a long time to warm up, and my temp guage does not move far from C on the guage. If I idle it will move up but when I drive it goes back to C
The problem is you will need to replace your thermostat. It has failed in the open position as it is designed to. If it were to fail in the closed position the car would overheat as no coolant is allowed to flow to the engine.
Thermostat replacement article
2)My car is leaking coolant on top of the radiator.
My car has a mysterious coolant loss.
The first thing to do is visually inspect all of your hoses for cracking and swelling along with leaks. A pressure test is also a good way to pinpoint a leak. YOu can have this done at a shop or purchase one at your autoparts store.
A very common leak for the G3 Integra is the top radiator seal that goes at about 85-120k miles. There is no fix it will need to be replaced. (note from Br1t1shguy: bottom seal goes just as much as well, check er out)
G3 radiator replacement
For the G2 guys =)
Radiator barn, where to get your new one.
3)My car runs warmer than normal but there are no leaks, The guage reads half way or more.
Br1t1shguy: While you should change your pump at the serivce interval, it fails due to seal leakage, not flow reduction. Temperature creeping during normal driving is most often due to some issue with the fans or a leaking headgasket
If your car has not had the timing belt waterpump service performed it is most likely the starting signs of a failed waterpump. The coolant is not circulating like it should and the car is running hotter.
You should also check to see that your fan is working properly. There are 2. 1 is for the AC and both will turn on when the AC is on.
4)My front window steams up and when I turn the heat or just normal driving. I smell a sweet steamy smell. There is coolant on the passanger floor.
This would be your heater core, it is leaking and will need to be replaced. We do not yet have an article on this as it is not very common.
Coolant replacing and bleeding article.
Do this every 30k or 2 years to minimize coolant problems.
You can also perform a search on here for
"coolant loss"
"coolant leak"
"radiator leak"
"thermostat"
"headgasket"
"white smoke"
Feel free to add a link that you think may help members out. Or if you experienced another coolant problem.
I have been noticing a lot of coolant problems and its usually all the same problems. I will go into symptoms and problems. This will be a common topic.
Actually the first thing to do is check your coolant level and condition. It should be clean and green.
1)My car takes a long time to warm up, and my temp guage does not move far from C on the guage. If I idle it will move up but when I drive it goes back to C
The problem is you will need to replace your thermostat. It has failed in the open position as it is designed to. If it were to fail in the closed position the car would overheat as no coolant is allowed to flow to the engine.
Thermostat replacement article
2)My car is leaking coolant on top of the radiator.
My car has a mysterious coolant loss.
The first thing to do is visually inspect all of your hoses for cracking and swelling along with leaks. A pressure test is also a good way to pinpoint a leak. YOu can have this done at a shop or purchase one at your autoparts store.
A very common leak for the G3 Integra is the top radiator seal that goes at about 85-120k miles. There is no fix it will need to be replaced. (note from Br1t1shguy: bottom seal goes just as much as well, check er out)
G3 radiator replacement
For the G2 guys =)
Radiator barn, where to get your new one.
3)My car runs warmer than normal but there are no leaks, The guage reads half way or more.
Br1t1shguy: While you should change your pump at the serivce interval, it fails due to seal leakage, not flow reduction. Temperature creeping during normal driving is most often due to some issue with the fans or a leaking headgasket
If your car has not had the timing belt waterpump service performed it is most likely the starting signs of a failed waterpump. The coolant is not circulating like it should and the car is running hotter.
You should also check to see that your fan is working properly. There are 2. 1 is for the AC and both will turn on when the AC is on.
4)My front window steams up and when I turn the heat or just normal driving. I smell a sweet steamy smell. There is coolant on the passanger floor.
This would be your heater core, it is leaking and will need to be replaced. We do not yet have an article on this as it is not very common.
Coolant replacing and bleeding article.
Do this every 30k or 2 years to minimize coolant problems.
You can also perform a search on here for
"coolant loss"
"coolant leak"
"radiator leak"
"thermostat"
"headgasket"
"white smoke"
Feel free to add a link that you think may help members out. Or if you experienced another coolant problem.
