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224 messages, Last post on Aug 19, 2008 at 6:00 AM
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Replying to: marylong (Feb 20, 2008 9:48 pm) 
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my 95 honda civic automatic. the fuel gauge goes down everytime i accelerate, and when in constant speed it goes back up. **it only goes down when tank has less than 1/2**
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Replying to: herman2k7 (May 05, 2008 10:22 pm) |
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| I just recently bought a 2003 civic 2d coupe and after driving it for a few days i realized that the button on my automatic shifter is a non factor. Meaning i can change gears at anytime without using the button. This is scary because i could possibly put the vechile in reverse or pack while driving down the road and that would not be pretty. I'm a college student on a limited income, so i was wondering if anyone knows what to do/check before i take it to the dealer and pay 90 bucks just for them to look at it. | |
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Replying to: wise1 (Apr 29, 2008 1:07 pm) |
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| How much should I gap the spark plugs on a honda civic EX 2004 (4 cylinder) ?? Thanks | |
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Replying to: jamn_va (Jun 21, 2007 3:18 pm) |
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Hiya, I have a 2000 Civic LX Sedan with about 87k miles on it. I put off the timing belt replacement because the dealer recommends it at 60k, and in my opinion that's too early to dish out money for a 700 dollar service (to replace the 3 belts, timing belt, water pump). Recently, I've noticed that when my A/C is turned on, when the car downshifts from 3rd to 2nd gear at slower speeds (RPM tachs around 2-3.5k) there's a screeching sound for 2-3 seconds. This only happens when the A/C is on, otherwise I don't notice an issue. I've checked the Auto Trans fluid and coolant levels, brake levels, power steering levels, oil level, tire pressure, all seems well. I mentioned this at work and someone said this could possibly be the timing belt/water pump rather than the transmission, which was my main concern. Your thoughts? I love my car, and I'd hate to get rid of it, but for 700 I can buy a new car and have 2 months worth of payment. Civic's been good to me thus far aside from an Oxygen Sensor when it was 4 years old, but I'm worried other stuff is going to start going and repairs will just get more costly. While you're reading, does anyone else notice that the 30 psi for front & 29 psi for rear tires seems "under inflated"? Tires seem flat and lumpy, especially the front, checked with both a digital and analog tire gauge while the tires are cold (driven than less than 1/10 mile) but they say it's spot-on 30 psi. Will the dealers "deduct" trade-in value if the Timing Belt/Water Pump service hasn't been performed?
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Replying to: pilot1226 (Jun 18, 2008 12:18 pm) I'd be doing the major maintenance, even if it costs you 700-1000 bucks. That's a lot cheaper than committing yourself to 36 - 60 month payment stream. You can do a LOT of maintenance and still be way below a new car payment, also have cheaper insurance costs. They'll probably give you nothing extra for trade in whether you do the maintenance or not.....unless you sell outright and the buyer values that in some manner.
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Replying to: kiawah (Jun 18, 2008 1:55 pm) In order to avoid seemingly high labor cost, I took it to a local shop that I've had nothing but good things to say about other cars, perhaps the reason they were significantly cheaper was because they skimped on things like tensioners, etc. This squeal seems to also happen often after it's rained, or if there's visible moisture (heavy fog, etc.), like there's condensation on whatever moving part it is that's squeaking. Funny thing is, one squeak and it's gone for the rest of my ride. I love my Civic, especially in times of higher fuel costs, but I think a Subaru Legacy might be a better fit for me - the 2000 Civic is quite behind the times in terms of technology - no ABS, rear drum brakes, no VDC/ASR, no side airbags, no moonroof (in my LX), no power seats, no CD changer, etc. That being said though, the sticker for a new Legacy is about 3000 to 4000 more than a new Civic, but the big selling point on the Subarus is the standard Symmetrical All Wheel Drive - and since my job requires me to be there when the state closes the roads (essential personnel!), I need a car that can get me there. |
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