1997 Honda Civic water evaporates

1997 HONDA CIVIC
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DJAVILAS
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Engine Cooling problem
1997 Honda Civic 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 140k miles

i have a 97 honda civic ex the antifreeze is evaporating i have to add water every 60 miles. it has no leaks anywhere. i checked the radiator, all hoses, even the heater core. it does not produce a smell. the coolant just desappears with no trace and there is no coolant in the ingine or transmition fluid. where is the water going? please help?
Feb 15, 2010 at 1:06 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi djavilas,

There must be a leakage somewhere and a pressure test would reveal where it is.

Is the recovery tank over flowing or depleting as well?
Feb 18, 2010 at 1:37 PM
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as a matter of fact the water leaks thru the over flow and i just notice the cooling fan is not working. thanks for your help you have any more suggestions for me? i will pressure test it
Feb 23, 2010 at 11:52 AM
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If the cooling fans are not working, it would cause the coolant to over flow through the recovery tank.

Other possible causes are :

1. Bad radiator cap.

2. Blown head gasket.

Get the cooling fans system checked first.
Feb 23, 2010 at 12:09 PM