Bleed the coolant?

Anyhow after putting that wetter stuff in there I noticed it takes longer for my car to heat up so maybe it does work.

 

its good ****, we use it for water-cooled computer applicatios. you look at an average core temp drop of 1-2c, which is pretty remarkable.

 

I've had water wetter+water for a long time. I know it 'works.'

Do people not understand OVERHEATING? I am overheating, as in the needle goes to the big 'H.'

I'm going to take out the thermostat and see what's up.

 

what about a plug in your hoses? is that water pump working? the cold could be gumming up your bearings, it may not be up to snuff.

 

I want to check other stuff first. I've been doing some research. I hope it's not my water pump or headgasket. I hope it's simple like a radiator cap.

I am almost certain that I have a leak and/or sticking thermostat. I was overheating (again) on my way to school. I felt both upper and lower radiator hoses. The upper was obviously hot but the lower was cool to the touch.

 

After using Redline WW my engine temp dropped about 30 degrees.

But someone mentioned bleeding the system. When your car is cool open the radiator cap and turn the car on and let it run for about 15 minutes. Bubbles will mess up the cooling system.

 

and thats the return line correct? or the feed line?

 

Yea, I gotta do that when I get home. Not home right now. Water wetter was fine during summer, but I think that it got cold and my not having antifreeze fugged everything up.

Later, off to the Honda dealership I go to pick up: thermostat, radiator cap, coolant.

Wish me luck.

 

There is also a bleed off valve right where the upper radiator hose comes out of the engine.

 

doesnt the resevoir perform this task automatically?