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#281 of 322 1994 Civic by tigeriii May 28, 2009 (7:17 pm)
My steering wheel sounds like it is rubbing against rubber when I turn it to the right. It is also a little hard to turn. Any ideas what is the cause?
#282 of 322 Changing the wiper blades by mannychanda187 Jun 04, 2009 (9:35 am)
Hi I have 2008 honda civic with 12,000 miles on it and I have been seeing that wiper blades have been streaking when they are used. It has been happening for couple of months probably around 9,000 miles. I don't usually use them that much only when there is raining and I clean them up whenever I fill up the gas at the gas station. can anybody tell me how often should these be replaced? I live in midwest. thanks Replies to this message: ruking1 (Jun 04, 2009 9:43 am) crazyfly (Jun 04, 2009 3:03 pm)
#283 of 322 Re: Changing the wiper blades [mannychanda187] by ruking1 Jun 04, 2009 (9:43 am)
Replying to: mannychanda187 (Jun 04, 2009 9:35 am) The rubber that Honda oem uses is quite durable when cared for. However if ignored, a 6 mo change will cure what ails it.   I had to finally change a set after 5 years (80,000 miles) because one wiper blade started to tear ever so slightly.   There are a few tricks if you are interested. If not, I don't want to bore folks.
#284 of 322 Re: Changing the wiper blades [mannychanda187] by crazyfly Jun 04, 2009 (3:03 pm)
Replying to: mannychanda187 (Jun 04, 2009 9:35 am) In my experience the very cold weather shortens the life of a wiper blade rubber to less than a year. Mileage doesn't matter in this case becaue it is the weather that makes the wiper blade brittle after which it starts streaking. I've lived in midwest and northeast and experienced this first hand. I now live in the south and the wiper blade lasts a few years.   I would recommend replacing the wiper blades inserts every year before the winter season. They cost less than $15 a pair and you can install them yourself. The replacement inserts come in a plastic wrapper that has instructions printed on it. Takes less than 10 mins of your time with no special tools.
#285 of 322 1995 Honda Civic EX AC Question by lmoreno3 Jun 15, 2009 (7:59 am)
My wife's Honda Civic EX AC went out recently. I went and bought a new compressor with clutch, expansion valve, the whole works. Had it all replaced at a shop. But the AC now working, does not really feel cold, or cool the car interior down. Took it back to the shop, they rechecked all of thier work, vaccumed the whole unit and recharged it with the same effect. I later checked the AC Charge, and it marked full of freon (134A). Is there something else that I can check or replace? Any help will be greatly appreciated.   lmoreno3
#286 of 322 2001 honda civic radiator! BreakDown! by brandonpitt2 Jun 24, 2009 (7:47 am)
My 2001 Honda Civic Lx has been overheating at random times. I put anti-freeze into it at least every 2 to 3 days. Yesterday I was playing around with it and was letting the engine run while the radiator cap was off(adding fluid letting it work air out). I placed the funnel in the radiator started the car, and by the time i had the cap off the anti-freeze the radiator was overflowing. The pressure caused it to back up. My father told me the Thermostat was bad so i bought one and put it in. But it overheated on me again today. What is the deal? ****Side note: mostly it does it when the car idles, but it will do it when in motion as well, just not as much***** Replies to this message: thegage (Jun 26, 2009 8:05 am)
#287 of 322 1994 EX Sedan by uga91 Jun 25, 2009 (11:07 am)
Hello. I have a cousin who has had a 1994 EX Sedan since new. She's going to break down and buy a new Honda this fall and she's willing to sell it to me for $1000 because she doesn't want to fool with trying to sell it in the paper or haggle with a trade-in on a 15 year old car.    This car has about 45,000 miles on it and--knowing her--it has probably never been driven over 55 mph. It's been dealer maintained and the upholstery almost looks new--especially in the back seat. My question is, what are some issues that may pop up with a car this old? My daughter is almost 13 and I'm thinking I may buy it, maybe drive it some the next couple of years and then let her learn how to drive on it/be her first car. My only fear is that by the time she turns 16, it'll be 18 years old. At the current mileage, I would think the car has about 100,000 miles left in it. I know it's old, but it has sunroof, air, automatic, power windows, etc. Those are some nice features for a first car. Thoughts? Replies to this message: thegage (Jun 26, 2009 8:11 am)
#288 of 322 Re: 2001 honda civic radiator! BreakDown! [brandonpitt2] by thegage Jun 26, 2009 (8:05 am)
Replying to: brandonpitt2 (Jun 24, 2009 7:47 am) Neither pressure nor a bad thermostat caused the coolant to overflow the radiator. The reason it overflowed is that liquid expands as it heats up; it will do this on any car, and very quickly after start-up.   Is your fan running when the car is overheating? If not then either the fan or the circuit (including the temp sensor) is bad. This type of failure is most evident when stopped or at low speed because not enough air is flowing over the radiator.   However, you say you're losing coolant at a fair clip.   Can you see cooling leaks?   If the fan runs and you don't see any leaks you could have a failing head gasket or a crack somewhere in the cooling jacket (head/block)--which is why coolant is disappearing but you don't see any leaks.
#289 of 322 Re: 1994 EX Sedan [uga91] by thegage Jun 26, 2009 (8:11 am)
Replying to: uga91 (Jun 25, 2009 11:07 am) You could easily buy it and resell it for about three times what your cousin is asking. That car has another 200,000 in it. There's not a lot to worry about. Belts maybe. A full fluid change. Drive it and enjoy--or tell me where your cousin lives and I'll buy it!
#290 of 322 1997 Civic DX radiator cracked.... by usf813 Jun 29, 2009 (8:32 pm)
I think. Looks like the top of the radiator has cracked. Had 2 hoses replaced three weeks ago but i've had a lingering coolant odor. At stoplight last night temp. needle started creeping up but returned to normal when I started driving. Today I poured some coolant in the radiator and reserve and turned on car. Could see where it was leaking along the top edge of the radiator. Tomorrow i'll drive (carefully) to my families mechanic to see what he says. Considering having it towed but I think i'll be OK. 120k miles so I guess it's time for a new rad...

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