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Sedans Honda Accord Honda Accord (1998-2002) Maintenance and Repair
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Replying to: srx2870 (Jun 17, 2007 9:41 pm) Anything else 'I get xxx miles on about a half tank' or 'I can go yyy miles until the low fuel light comes on' don't mean anything. Do it right. My 2002 Accord with automatic and V6 got about 15mpg around town, and about 23-25mpg on the interstate. Your milage will vary. 4 cylinders will make a difference. Automatic verse manual will make a difference. When you shift an automatic into park, the car has to roll a small amount for the parking 'pawl' to engage the slot in the transmission where it locks the transmission. This is normal. I agree with the above person. Start the car, put the seatbelt on, and drive it away. Do not accelerate to 60mph or so in the first 300 feet and you should be fine. Letting a modern car 'warm up' just wastes gasoline. Now, if you live in extremely cold areas, and you park withing 200 feet of an expressway, I would not start the car at temperatures below freezing and accelerate the car onto a freeway to 70mph within the first 300 yards. Under these conditions, it might be better to let the car warm up a little. One minute would be plenty.
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Replying to: srx2870 (Jun 17, 2007 9:41 pm) 100mi a week? that's how many per day? how many per trip? your car isn't getting to the hi-efficiency state probably and i suspect is always running rich. your mileage may be fine for those few miles of travel each day. it would be interesting to see what highway mileage you are getting. per tuneup: you may need new plugs. check the engine air filter first (easy to replace). if dirty, replace it. they are very inexpensive at your local auto parts store, and very easy for you to check and replace. an engine is essentially an air pump. if it can't breath... |
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Replying to: blufz1 (Jun 17, 2007 8:44 pm)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Jun 18, 2007 5:24 pm) 
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Replying to: blufz1 (Jun 17, 2007 8:44 pm)
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Replying to: channel121 (Jun 18, 2007 9:48 pm) |
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 14, 2007 6:22 pm) Does the check engine light code differentiate between bad O2 sensor or bad catalytic converter? in other words, can we tell for sure that it is the catalytic converter which is giving check engine light ? thanks |
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i need to get an oil change and my brakes looked at. I searched this site for an hour now and can't find an answer so maybe you guys can help again! I think last time I took it in they had 30%/50% (front/back) left on them. Its been about a year since then. I am hearing a squealing so I think its time to have the front ones looked at at least. My questions: 1)How much does it cost to have the front or back pads replaced? 2)Should I get only honda parts? My old mechanic used only honda but this one will use aftermarket if I want. 3)Do I need honda parts for an oil change? I am all for using aftermarket if it is cheaper and not necessary to have OEM. What is the consensus out there?
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Replying to: channel121 (Jun 19, 2007 4:41 pm) |
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