Civic LX 97 not-so-stellar-performance

Elle wrote:
> "jim beam" > wrote
>
>>chibitul wrote:
>>
>>>What about the PCV valve? I found a couple or older posts inditating
>>>that a bad PCV valve could drop the gas mileage by 10%. Is this
>>>something a non-experienced guy like me could do?
>>
>>it probably doens't have one - it's a stick, not an automatic. check a
>>shop manual to be sure.
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>
> ?
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> According to the online parts stores Majestic and San Leandro Honda, both
> the automatic and manual 97 LX's have PCV valves.

you're right - i was thinking egr valve for some reason.

>
> Unless you're totally non-handy, it should not be hard to replace. Buy a new
> grommet for it (for a few more bucks), too.
>
> See an illustration of where it is via
> http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...artsSearch.jsp . It's
> under "breather chamber" and goes for about $13 (not counting
> shipping/handling) online. Probably around $20 at your local dealer.
>
> When is the last time the 97 had new ignition wires? Distributor rotor? Fuel
> filter?
>
> I would do the air filter, plugs, and Chevron Techron, too.
>
> Lastly, top off and purge of air the cooling system, per the manual's
> directions. Air in the cooling system will result in certain engine control
> components operating at the wrong temperature, and regulating the engine
> incorrectly.
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