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Old March 16th 06, 12:48 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.honda
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Default 97 Accord Tuneup?

Miles: 111,000
Coolant: 1 year old
Reason: milage going down a few miles per gallon. around 28-30 highway
No reason for oxy sensor, just looking for a way to get a PM done and
increase milage a little.

"Elle" > wrote in message
nk.net...
> Do you have a reason for doing the oxygen sensors? They are
> not routine maintenance, and they are not cheap for this
> car.
>
> I'd change the air filter and fuel filter. I don't care if
> those are OEM or not on my car.
>
> Consider changing the distributor rotor, too. Use an OEM
> one. (Plugs should be per the owner's manual's specs.
> Ignition wires and cap should be OEM.)
>
> Get a timing light and check the ignition timing.
>
> How old is the coolant?
>
> Put a bottle of Chevron Techron fuel injector yada cleaner
> in the fuel tank when it's near empty. Fill tank. Try to
> schedule an oil change a couple weeks later. Wal-Mart and
> Autozone carry this product for around $7 a bottle.
>
> Got a manual? Your library may have one for your Accord. Or
> buy a Chilton's for it on Ebay (though that may take a
> month) or at some place like Autozone. Or piece together the
> steps using the free online manuals and parts drawing sites
> for Accords close to the 1997 at
> http://home.earthlink.net/~honda.lioness/id9.html .
>
> Anything in particular lead to your decision to do a full
> tune-up?
>
> How many miles on your car?
>
> "Enuf4me" > wrote
> > Would like to put new pvc valve, distributor cap, plug
> > wires, plugs, oxygen
> > sensors on 97 Accord 2.2 SOHC 16 valve. Of all I have been
> > reading, it looks
> > as though the OEM parts are the way to go. Any thoughts?
> > Anything special to
> > look for in changing above? Did I miss anything? Weekend
> > mechanic only

>
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