My 2019 Honda Civic has been running noticeably hotter lately, and the temp gauge sits higher than it used to even in normal driving. I haven't had any overheating issues yet, but I'm wondering if this is just part of aging or if something's wrong with the cooling system. Should I get it flushed or checked out?
Not really something you should chalk up to normal wear and tear at 80k miles - that's still relatively young for a modern Civic! A hotter-running engine usually points to something specific like a failing thermostat, a clogged radiator, low coolant, or a water pump that's starting to fail. Get it scanned for codes first (some auto parts stores do this free), then have a shop inspect your cooling system properly - a flush might help if there's buildup, but you need to know what's actually causing the heat before you throw money at it!
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