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car heats up when im parked/stopped at light?

i put coolant in my car, the fans are working properly but i still dont know whats wrong. tonight i just put coolant in my car, filled it up to the max line. but i drove around my neighborhood for a bit, pulled up to my driveway, put it in park and i just see the thermostat start climbing up until it hits the H. while on park, i hit the accelerator and the thermostat just starts going down. what is wrong with my car?

its a 91 honda accord, works great still

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  • 1 decade ago
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    If it has a mechanical fan then the fan clutch is probably bad. If it is an electric fan and is working, as you say then look at the belt that drives the water pump for slippage. If that all checks out you may have a water pump that is going bad. If the blades on the impeller get worn down it just may not be capable of moving water at an idle.

    Source(s): Been repairing and restoring cars for over 50 years.
  • 1 decade ago

    Very well could be a defective thermostat in the engine not operating properly, or lose fan belt. If you are adding coolant there must be a leak since it is a sealed system

  • 1 decade ago

    Since you're losing coolant, it sounds like the head gasket is gone. It's a good little car. Should be worth fixing. Good luck.

    Source(s): Retired licenced mechanic.
  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    No it will NOT be insured. The dealer will have a 'Motor Trade Policy' which has blanket cover for any vehicle he drives in connection with his business. The car its self did not have insurance in the way YOU know it. The minute the dealer stepped out of the car it was uninsured so you need to get it off the public highway if it is on it.

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  • Ruby
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    Sounds like your thermostats stuck or not working. The thermostats on the engine, you might have to replace it. Take it to one of those quick lube oil changes and have them check it out. They may not even charge you.

  • 1 decade ago

    replace thermostat and check temperature sensor if its working properly ....good luck

  • 1 decade ago

    fan clutch is bad just had the same problem and that fixed it

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