What does it mean when my car keeps over heating, and then stalls?

Question

I have a 1995 Honda Civic, and as of recently, it's been overheating to the point of stalling after driving for only 10 mins. I just had a new radiator installed a month ago, and the man said I didn't need a new thermostat. There is no sign of water in my oil, so I know it's not my head gasket. What else could be the problem?

Answer 1

I had a similar problem recently and it turned out to be the water pump

Answer 2

Any time the radiator is replaced, I recommend the full service for the cooling system. This includes radiator hoses,thermostat and water pump. It may seem like a lot of money just because of the radiator. But as a preventative maintenance issue, its well worth the extra time and money (you wouldn't be asking this question right now). If your car is overheating to the point of stalling this is not good. Your problem wasn't fixed to begin with. The thermostat should have been replaced for warranty purposes of the radiator anyway. If a shop did this they really shouldn't be in business. If it was a friend helping you out. Well, you get what you paid for. My recommendation is: replace the water pump and thermostat and make sure your fans are working. The fan electrical system consists of a relay or two, fuse, fan, sensor, and connectors. The fans should both kick on when the A/C is turned on (if it works) or when the temperature gets to about half on the gauge. Before throwing any parts at it make sure you find out what's wrong. A good mechanic should determine what will be needed within one hour of diagnosis time.

Answer 3

First, just because there is not water in the oil doesn't mean no blown head gasket. Cooling systems are simple. It requires coolant to flow and take the heat to the outside air. If there isn't adequate coolant, it will overheat. Check coolant level. If low, find out where it went. If the coolant can't flow, it will overheat. The thermostat stuck closed or water pump not pumping can cause that. No air flow across the radiator can cause overheating also. Check for blockages or fans not working.

Answer 4

no the they wouldnt stop it from starting... I also wouldn't think you have all three bad at once... if it is the heater circuit in the o2 and on all three I would more than likley think you have a blown fuse for the heater circiut... worst case the computer is bad but I doubt it...you need to use a volt meter to check the there is 12volts going to the sensors when the key is first turned on.. they are probably 4 wire.. dissconnet one of the o2s using a volt meter to probe the cars connector... you need to turn the key on then pretty quickly look for the 12 volts on one of the four wires... if there is no 12 volts then check your fuses...

Answer 5

First of all, quit driving it or it will definitely be the head gasket soon. Second, take it to a different mechanic and have him troubleshoot the problem. The first one did something wrong.

Answer 6

if your losing water it don,t have to be in your oil. it can go through your combustion chamber and out your tailpipe.or it could be the water pump, the fan not kicking on or the man could be wrong and it is the thermostat.