In article .com>,
"chibitul" > wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I got this Civic LX 97 a few weeks ago. I checked the engine
> compression, it is OK, all cylinders 158-161psi.
> I also have a 2001 Civic LX that my wife drives now. Both cars are
> manual transmission.
>
> Here is what I notices:
>
> Acceleration: the 97 accelerates noticeably slower than the 01
>
> Power/torque: When I climb a hill, I have to downshift 97 one more gear
> compared to 01: let's say I use 3rd gear on 01, I have to use 2nd gear
> on 97, to climb the same hill at the same speed.
>
> Ping: I am not sure if that is a pinging sound or not, but I do hear a
> different engine sound every once in a while when I drive the 97. I
> could be wrong here though
>
> Gas mileage: I get 27 mpg city compared to 30-32 on the 01.
>
> So, what can I do? my next step would be to replace the sparkplugs, run
> a fuel injector cleaner (Techron? I heard good things about this stuff)
> and see what happens. Oh, I am also going to replace the air intake
> filter.
>
> Any other things to check?
> Thanks

The LX is the low-end 4 door. The EX and HX would accelerate better and
corner better. The HX has whacky gears so you'd still have to downshift
by one more gear, but the cruising RPMs would be comparable.