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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. > > > ? > > 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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