92 civic using 1 and a half cup of water a day
06-25-2006, 10:37 AM
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92 civic using 1 and a half cup of water a day
my car is using 1 and a half cup of water a day. is there any thing i can check to make sure its not or is the head gasket, i want to make sure it is the head gasket before i tear it apart and change it..im sure its prolly not the radiator hose, and im sure its not the radiator,so any help with be great..
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06-25-2006, 11:02 AM
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You'll have to do a compression test or better yet a leak down test to determine if it's the gasket.
Is it overheating?
Do you smell anti freeze sweet smell from inside the car? From the tail pipe?
You (or someone) can check your antifreeze for exhaust fumes also.
Is it overheating?
Do you smell anti freeze sweet smell from inside the car? From the tail pipe?
You (or someone) can check your antifreeze for exhaust fumes also.
06-26-2006, 12:45 PM
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alright, i went to my g.fs hhouse yesterday to see my daughter and i drove home about 30 miles there and back, and i parked my car got up today didnt use no water, and i started the car took of the radiator cap and waited about 1 min and seen no bubbles coming up, so i guess i have a leak or something..