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Sedans Honda Accord Honda Accord (1998-2002) Maintenance and Repair
1536 messages, Last post on Oct 04, 2008 at 11:13 AM
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Replying to: trikev19 (May 12, 2008 1:42 pm) Brake Master Cylinder, Radiator, Front left driveaxle, were the big-bill items. I just put a timing belt, balance shaft belt, and water pump in it for $425 (the drive axle was $300, and a new exhaust valve gasket-cover was $35, no labor since the engine was already torn-down to do the belt, which fixed an oil leak- all this was done a week ago for $760 total). My car still tracks beautifully with no steering slack, and will do 100 MPH without protest (I had to go stormchasing the other night and had to get to the TV Station in a great big hurry! - traffic was light and my 180k mile Honda was ready!). I live in Alabama, and my mechanic told me "I'd drive it to California, today." I would too. |
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I have a 99 Accord EX with 59k well maintained according to the Honda manual. I just came back from a 300 mile round trip to my parents and couldn't help notice while cruising at 70, no head winds, no incline my tachometer jumps from the normal 2500 rpms to about 2800 rpms sporadically and then resumes back to 2500 rpms. Is this normal? Elroy and others have given good advice for others with questions. Appreciate any input.
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Replying to: bimmer4me (May 15, 2008 2:23 pm) |
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Replying to: thegraduate (May 15, 2008 9:56 pm) |
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Replying to: bimmer4me (May 16, 2008 12:31 pm) I was hoping some of our "in-house" mechanics would chime-in soon. I'd stand-by and wait for them. The only thing I can really think of that would be causing you a problem is the increased fuel usage, and if it isn't doing it often, then I can't imagine it is too big of a deal, but I'm really NOT the expert here. I have a couple of Accords, but have never worked on them myself beyond replacing their air filters. I imagine some more knowledgeable people will be posting here soon. In the meantime, maybe try posting your question on "Edmunds Answers," one of the new features on the site. |
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Replying to: bimmer4me (May 15, 2008 2:23 pm)
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Replying to: elroy5 (May 16, 2008 2:17 pm)
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Replying to: bimmer4me (May 16, 2008 3:48 pm) So if the engine is turning higher rpm (is it?), the transmission is either slipping or downshifting.
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Replying to: elroy5 (May 16, 2008 6:40 pm) |
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Replying to: bimmer4me (May 16, 2008 12:31 pm) If in lockup, and the computer is sensing it is going to need to downshift to maintain speed, it will unlock the converter, and the rpm's raise by a couple hundred rpm's. A number of times that is all it takes to get mph back up, because if you look at an engines HP and Torque output curves, you'll see the higher the rpm the more HP and Torque the engine will put out. If the incline is too large and the mere torque converter unlocking doesn't maintain the speed, then it will downshift the gears. Older transmissions never even had transmission lockups, it was developed for FE, and removes 'slippage' from the converter. I don't know if a Honda is the same or not. However in a Camry, a torque converter unlock is a perfectly natural action.
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