{"id":17009,"date":"2019-12-23T08:19:08","date_gmt":"2019-12-23T08:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.kseal.com\/expert-advice\/engine-problems\/honda"},"modified":"2023-05-16T14:53:29","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T13:53:29","slug":"honda","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stage.kseal.com\/ie\/expert-advice\/engine-problems\/honda","title":{"rendered":"How to fix common Honda head gasket issues and coolant leaks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Honda vehicles have an excellent reputation for reliability, with many drivers recommending them as ideal used cars due to their models often having plenty of life left in them beyond the 100,000 miles mark.<\/p>\n

However, Honda vehicles are not without their engine problems \u2013 particularly the popular Honda Civic.<\/p>\n

Honda Civic head gasket problems are common<\/h2>\n
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Close-up of a 1.4l Honda petrol engine under the hood of a 2004 Honda Civic.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Unfortunately, the Honda Civic seems to suffer head gasket problems all too often. In particular, the 7^{th<\/sup> generation (2000-2005) Honda Civics with 1.2 and 1.5L engines have a reputation for blowing their head gaskets.<\/p>\n}
Whether this is down to a manufacturer defect isn\u2019t quite clear, but the most common failure allows combustion gases into the cooling system. This gas displaces the coolant, forcing it into the overflow tank and preventing the coolant from cooling the engine.<\/p>\n
If you don\u2019t quickly notice a drop in coolant then this can soon cause issues and major damage to the Honda Civic\u2019s engine. On average, a Honda Civic head gasket replacement costs between $980 and $1,260 \u2013 a real hit to the wallet if you don\u2019t expect it!<\/p>\n
How to identify symptoms of a blown head gasket in Honda Civics and other models<\/h2>\n
Civics aren\u2019t the only Hondas susceptible to head gasket issues \u2013 we\u2019ve also treated Honda Accords and Honda CR-Vs for similar issues over the years. Fortunately, the common symptoms of a blown head gasket<\/a> in a Honda Civic, or any Honda for that matter, are usually the same for any vehicle:<\/p>\n
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Coolant levels dropping quicker than normal<\/li>\n
Constantly needing to top up the radiator with water or coolant<\/li>\n
Increased engine running temperature<\/li>\n
Cloud of exhaust fumes when idling, or white smoke coming from exhaust<\/li>\n
Coolant clearly leaking onto the ground beneath the head gasket<\/li>\n
Bubbles in the radiator and reservoir overflow<\/li>\n
Milky discoloration of the oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
As soon as you notice any of these symptoms, you need to grab yourself a reliable head gasket sealer to prevent costly head gasket repairs<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Which is the best head gasket sealer for Honda vehicles?<\/h2>\n
A specialist head gasket sealer<\/a> and radiator leak repair<\/a>, K-Seal is designed to prevent head gasket, coolant and radiator leaks in your Honda by sealing up:<\/p>\n
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Holes up to 0.635mm \/ 0.025in in diameter<\/li>\n
Cracks up to 0.254mm \/ 0.01in wide by 12.7mm \/ 0.5in in length<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Unlike other head gasket sealers on the market, K-Seal only requires you to shake your bottle, pour the contents into the radiator or header\/expansion tank and leave the engine idling so it can work its way through the system to seal leaks and cracks in your engine.<\/p>\n
It really is that simple \u2013 and why so many of our customers agree that K-Seal is the best head gasket sealer for Honda vehicles.<\/p>\n