engine overheated, check engine light is on

Hi,

The radiator recently cracked on my 98 civic as a result of which the
engine was overheating -- the engine temperature gauge was past the
red line, which i onyl noticed once steam started comming out of the
hood.


I took it to the mechanic, and he replaced the radiator and said
there
didn't appear to be a problem with the engine as a result of it over
heating.


so i drove the car for a day, and then all of a sudden the check
engine light came on (the temperature of the engine with the new
radiator is fine though according to the gauge ).


Anyone have an idea what could be wrong with the engine?


Is it safe to drive?


I'll get the car fixed, but since i'm handing it down to my brother
after i get a new car in four-five months, i don't want any expensive
repairs. Might there be a cheaper repair to whatever the mechanic is
likely to suggest?


Thanks.

albert.mills.DeleteThis@googlemail.com wrote:
> Hi,
>
> The radiator recently cracked on my 98 civic as a result of which the
> engine was overheating -- the engine temperature gauge was past the
> red line, which i onyl noticed once steam started comming out of the
> hood.
>
>
> I took it to the mechanic, and he replaced the radiator and said
> there
> didn't appear to be a problem with the engine as a result of it over
> heating.
>
>
> so i drove the car for a day, and then all of a sudden the check
> engine light came on (the temperature of the engine with the new
> radiator is fine though according to the gauge ).
>
>
> Anyone have an idea what could be wrong with the engine?
>
>
> Is it safe to drive?
>
>
> I'll get the car fixed, but since i'm handing it down to my brother
> after i get a new car in four-five months, i don't want any expensive
> repairs. Might there be a cheaper repair to whatever the mechanic is
> likely to suggest?
>
>
> Thanks.

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Fill the rad to the top and the reservoir to the MAX mark, per the
owner's manual. You should not drive it until you get the cooling system
in shape, since the reservoir level may drop as air is purged
(automatically) as you drive the first couple days. You may have just
left your gas cap loose, but if not, then get the codes read too.

'Curly'