Confused & LosT

I have a 94 honda accord lx white and it is running hot only wen I stop, I Just got the waterpump replaced the spark plugs and a few other things $900 worth of work done I took it back thinking they did something when they replaced the waterpump but they put anti freeze and water in it and it didnt run hot until recently the guy I have fixing the car now says it may have a leak in it somewhere b/c the water is low again almost empty..my dad thought it might have been the thermostat they both agree its hard to tell wen u dont see where it's leaking from any suggestons where this problem could be coming from this car is my lifeline!! thanks all!

Zizzle

Tracing down such a leak can be tricky. If its just a small leak, they make this silver-powdery stuff that can stop it. I foget what its called exactly. What condition are all of your radiator and heater hoses in? You could have a small leak in one of those. Or it could be in your radiator itself. There are so many places it could be leaking from its really hard to say. I once heard something of sprinkling baby powder all over a engine, this way when it leaks you will be able to see the trail of where its coming from in the powder, but i dont know how well that works. I never tried it myself. Regarldess, for now until you get it fixed just make certain you keep the radiator full. Carry around a couple jugs of water just in case. And NEVER take the radiator cap off if the engine is warm or hot!

imported_flea

If the water isn't running out on the ground or onto the floor of the car, its going in the motor.1st Check the oil level. If its high & milky color you found the water.If its not in the oil then its being drawn into a cylinder and being burned. In either case you have a leaking(blown) head gasket. If the leak is slow enough there are products you can add to the water to slow the leak until you find the money for a new gasket.

imported_hermitofnorthdome

it sounds like maybe the radiator could be seeping (leaking very little). look at the radiator and see if you see an corrosion especially along the bottom the sides or the top. have the radiator pressure tested. and whatever you do don't use stop leak as it can plug up the heater core

nonoy rodulfo

hi.1st thing you do is trace the leak if theres any.look under the engine shroud,or the cover of the engine if there is a proof of leak.it will appear on the floor of the garage.it maybe green or brown water spots because of the anti freeze formula.if none,check on the reservoir.follow the small black hose from the radiator to it.look if it is full.if it is full,start the engine,and wait for the temperature to go up.if the fan will not activate,you need to check on the fuse,if not it will be the thermal switch you will replace.tighten all clamps on the hoses.