need help!
spritian
05-09-2002, 12:28 AM
hey all, I've got a major problem. I went to go add motor oil to my car and antifreeze since they were both low today. However with the hood open, I started the car, then after a minute or so, my headers get EXTREMLY HOT and from the bottom of the header u can see like light smoke lifting! I don't know what's causing it! Are there any other fluids I should check? It's driving me insane!
sweetcarz.com
05-09-2002, 12:48 AM
mine did that when oil got down there, and it fried :)....lol. Nothing every really happened, depends......do you have any loose fluids?
spritian
05-09-2002, 12:48 AM
i dont think so, i did notice that im a LITTLE above the 2nd dot on my dipstick, so i wonder if its over flowing the pressure now and burning...
what other fluids should i check?
what other fluids should i check?
ric
05-09-2002, 01:24 AM
sure it just isnt oil that spilled on the exhaust and its burning off?dont forget to spray it down with some brake cleaner after your done especially if there is a flex pipe in the way although i cant remember of there is one on the civic since its been so long since ive been under one.
spritian
05-09-2002, 01:37 AM
it might be, imma let the car sit over night and see if i notice any fluids gettin leaked.. if nothing ill give the car a drive and report back to you guys... thanks!
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