Help: 97 Civic temperature rising

[the lark]

Need help guys, newbie to cars.

I did not use my car for 1 week because I went to the province. When i came back and used it, i noticed that the temp gauge which normally settles at midpoint even during long drives rose to around 3/4 of the gauge. So i turned off the aircon and it helped. however whenever i use the aircon, the temp gauge rises to almost 3/4 but not to the red line yet. this is the first time that the temp gauge rose to that level. what could be the problem?

[nickel68]

1. Check mo yung coolant level mo, baka konti na yan it will cause high temp.

2. Maybe your tubes in the radiator are already clogged with dirts, coming from not using your car for sometime.

[userfriendly]

1. check your coolant level
2. check hoses for damage
3. check your fans are they running
4. check coolant for signs of rust, oil and contaminats
5. check radiator cap for signs of damage. if in doubt replace it
6. check fan belt, might be loose or worn
7. check under the car for signs of leaks
8. if the above are ok, have a mechanic check yout t-stat

[the lark]

thanks a lot for the help.

[niky]

If it only happens with the AC on, your accessory fan is most likely busted... but that's weird... since the Civic's radiator and condenser are side by side, not on top of each other, right? Might be a wiring issue.

[youngrider]

Wala kayang naglagay ng low octane gas dyan sa car mo, it is upposed to run at 95 RON, thermovalve opening at 76C to 80C, w/ radiator cap of 0.95 to 1.25 bar.

[glenngj]

Wala kayang naglagay ng low octane gas dyan sa car mo, it is upposed to run at 95 RON, thermovalve opening at 76C to 80C, w/ radiator cap of 0.95 to 1.25 bar.

i dont think that will be the cause, i have the same car model with the TS and im using unleaded gasoline which is 93 octane.. tama sila it may be sa radiator baka kelangan pa overhaul, or the coolant..