I was wondering how hot the engine bay gets for you guys after driving for about half an hour. I notice that it's hella hot under there when I would go to the gas station and check my oil level while filling up. My civic was never this hot and since I bought the car used, I just wanted to make sure this was normal. When I pull the dipstick out, I have to hold it w/ my fingertips. Hope this describes it enough. Thanks in advance.

Paul

 

I noticed after taking my neighbor for a ride one time that an hour later opening the hood and touching the valve cover this thing was still really hot . I think with all the revs that kinda makes this car run hotter kinda the same way a turbo car runs hotter so like the turbo car the hotter engine temperatures are harder on your oil,clutch,and other fluids. I guess that is why that so many members of this forum say to keep your fluids changed often.

 

I think I recorded about 180 degrees F...?

 

I've noticed the same thing. The last time I checked my oil while getting gas, I could barely hold onto the dipstick it was so hot. The temp guage read normal though.

 

Ok cool... I just wanted to make sure... Thanks fellas...

Paul

 

my temp guage never moves from three bars but yep it's hot as hell, i throw mine in the garage and it heats up the whole thing, nice in the winter i suppose but sucks now.