Car cranks but doesnt turn over. radiator keeps needing more water but its not leaking. gas isnt getting to the engine

Gas doesnt always seem to be getting to the engine. radiator keeps needing water, and coolant resevior always goes dry but no leaks under car. its hit or miss, sometimes it turns over and starts other times i have to crank it about three different times then it runs, sometimes wont start at all. its due for an iol change but i cant imagine that being the reason for all these issues. please help!

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Could be the head gasket has gone take out spark plugs and check there condition and look for water in the piston, water and fuel dont burn well. as you have done an oil change it may have gotten into the oil but its harder to tell with new oil, as water will sit on the top of the oil.

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check the ignition relay its under the drivers side dash common on hondas

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Posted on Nov 22, 2008

SOURCE: Coolant leak and starting problem

I had the same problem on a 2002 CRV with 105,000 miles. The radiator leaks from a seam near the bottom, and drips into a tray, and most evaporates before you can notice it.

The Honda dealer had NO radiator hoses in stock, but had 175 radiators, which tells me that it is a very common problem- part. Their cost $ 405 + tax (part only).

Installed new one from NAPA for $165. It took about 2.5 hours.

Anonymous

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Posted on Dec 04, 2008

SOURCE: I have water leaking from

Hi it has the classic symptoms of a failed water pump, when stationary no water/coolant is running around the engine hence cold air, when driving its forcing the water/coolant around the engine giving the warm air,, solution have the water pump changed before the head gasket blows, Hope this helps

Anonymous

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Posted on Mar 27, 2009

SOURCE: 92 Honda Accord Wont Start After Rain (especially mornings)

Good Morning,
Check for moisture in the Distributor and use a blow dryer to dry it out. You may want to consider changing your Spark Plug wires to a "Moisture Resistant" type. Please let me know if this helps you and thank you for using FixYa!

Anonymous

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Posted on Jun 02, 2009

SOURCE: 1991 honda civic clx wont start period after several OEM parts were installed

your timming might be off.

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