2001 Civic LX - Supposed to use 5W-20 (I think that's what it says on the cap). I used 10W-40. It's what a mechanic recommended. Not the 1st time I've used a diff oil than spec. Just wondering if there can be bad consequences if I use the wrong motor oil? Also, what exactly do those numbers and...

I just bought some Bosch Platinum plugs for my CR-V (2003) at a good price. ($13.58 CD for 4) I know the manual recommends NGK. Is it okay to put the Bosch Platinum, or will I be disappointed? Also, when should plugs be changed? (I have 48,000 KMs on it.) Thank you, Nino

I tried inquring about this at the one Usenet Isuzu newsgroup but am not getting any feedback. Friends of mine have a 2000, 3.5 Liter, 4-wheel drive, automatic transmission, Isuzu Trooper. While driving it up a large hill (really, the foothills of a serious Western mountain range), the car stopped...

Semi repost. Apologies in advance. 98 Accord EX V6 coupe: I want to put in a 6-disc in-dash changer from a 2002 Accord 4-DR in my 2 DR. Specifically, does anyone have personal experience with the wiring difference? I don't know what the speaker config. of the previous car was though i think...

Hi, I have just bought a 1996 Accord (wagon). The car does not have cruise. I would like to install the original Honda cruise (including steering wheel controls). Does anyone know whether a complete cruise set can be bought? And would it then be a matter of 'snapping' it in, all cables and...

I have a 1998 Honda Accord LX that I purchased used and the car has run fine up until a year ago where the car would just randomly shut off. After lots of trouble shooting I found that the problem was in the ignition cylinder, if I hit a bump the key would move slightly and the car shut off. I...

I bought a generic O2 sensor for my 2000 Accord EX. The sensor heater wires are the same color, white on the old one, black on the new one. Is the heater circuit positive / negative sensitive? I installed it using the old connector and get an almost immediate CEL with P1162. Thanks. Jim

Without serious modifications, my 91 Civic (among other Honda models) permits only one alignment angle to be adjusted: Toe. Has anyone here set the toe themselves? If so, what tools did you use or devise? Was your effort successful as indicated by tire wear and steering feel? I have googled and...

We just bought a 2003 without the trunk spoiler. Anyone parting out a late model in red that has a spoiler to fit our car? glen at ccim dot net

I was in Wal-Mart to buy some engine oil and I noticed that they now have a store brand (Super Tech, I think) Fully Synthetic oil. The 5 qt container sells for $12 something. Considering that "brand" name synthetic oils sell for 2 or 3 times that amount, I was tempted to give it a try, but didn't...

Hi all, A great deal on a 97 Del Sol S popped up, and figured it would be great to buy considering my current Volvo is on it's deathbed. Aside from the common roof leaks/squeaks, and some leaking, can anybody comment (preferrably from experience) about other issues they've had with their Del...

1998 Accord V6. 190k. Always used Castrol 5-30 regular or high mileage. No leaks, no smoke, no nuthin'...ever. Any reason to switch to Full Synthetic at any point...especially now? Thanks. kevin Kevin if you made it this far with mineral dinosoure oil 190k why switch? and stop there yes...

I have the following OEM Honda parts catalogs for sale on microfiche. Drop me a line with any interest. Thanks, Joe. HONDA 76-78 ACCORD Mar-91 HONDA 03 ACCORD 2 DOOR 09/02 HONDA 03-04 ACCORD 2 DOOR 9/03 HONDA 03-04 ACCORD 2 DOOR 9/03 HONDA 03-04 ACCORD 2 DOOR 9/03 HONDA 90-93 ACCORD 2...

Hi all you knowledgeable Honda-philes My old girl suffered a blown top radiator hose and the local mechanic wanted so much to repair it (and do the cam belt at near 300k kilometers) i decided to buy another car. I didn't cook the motor or head gasket as theres no oil in the water or vise...

First off, I just finished reading the entire FAQ! That said... Just bought a '96 Prelude, and it overheated at the end of the 2 hour drive home from the dealer. I checked cabin heat at the beginning of the trip, and it was hot. Later on, I noticed the temp gage rising, and tried the cabin heat...

Hi, I have a 2001 Honda Accord, and it has been having a problem where the engine shuts off while I am driving. When it is idling and the problem occurs, it will shut off entirely so that I have to put it in Park and then restart it. If I am driving more than 10 mph it will shut off for half a...

2001 Civic LX - Supposed to use 5W-20 (I think that's what it says on the cap). I used 10W-40. It's what a mechanic recommended. Not the 1st time I've used a diff oil than spec. Just wondering if there can be bad consequences if I use the wrong motor oil? Also, what exactly do those numbers and...

According to the Chilton repair manual, it seems that the fuel filter for my 2003 CR-V is inside the fuel tank. It looks like it's inside the fuel pump/fuel gauge sending unit. Has anyone changed his fuel filter? How hard is it to do? Thanks!

Anybody know how to get to the front door lock (electric) of a '99 Civic LX and remove it? There are always little tricks and not being a Honda mechanic I'd like to see if anyone here has a procedure they could share with me. Thanks

I got a call from my inlaws because thier 88 Accord LX was idling high. I had changed the timing belt and alternator on this car about 5k miles ago. No problems, except for a easily fixed squealing belt, after the work was done. They recently took the car in to get inspected and the mechanic...