If you know anything about cars (Hondas!) I need your help!!

cpayne5 · 09-17-2008, 02:33 PM

How bad is the noise? Burning any oil? Losing coolant?

Without knowing the answer to those questions, my first guess would be that the valves need to be adjusted. It's a $100 job.

That engine should not be failing at 68k miles. I have a 2001 Civic w/ 180k miles, my parents have a 97 Accord w/ 175k miles, a friend has a 97 Accord w/ 220k miles, my sister had a 97 Accord w/ 210k miles (before totaling it in 05), my cousin has a 97 Accord with 230k miles. None of those cars have had any major problems. Change the oil and go. Yours should be no different. Every automaker produces a lemon now and again, though.

There is an independent shop in Falls Church called Car Doctor. They specialize in Honda/Acura. If you're close by, I'd recommend you take the car out there for a quick diagnostic once over.

Good luck.

09-17-2008, 02:33 PM	#8
cpayne5 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,807	Re: If you know anything about cars (Hondas!) I need your help!! How bad is the noise? Burning any oil? Losing coolant? Without knowing the answer to those questions, my first guess would be that the valves need to be adjusted. It's a $100 job. That engine should not be failing at 68k miles. I have a 2001 Civic w/ 180k miles, my parents have a 97 Accord w/ 175k miles, a friend has a 97 Accord w/ 220k miles, my sister had a 97 Accord w/ 210k miles (before totaling it in 05), my cousin has a 97 Accord with 230k miles. None of those cars have had any major problems. Change the oil and go. Yours should be no different. Every automaker produces a lemon now and again, though. There is an independent shop in Falls Church called Car Doctor. They specialize in Honda/Acura. If you're close by, I'd recommend you take the car out there for a quick diagnostic once over. Good luck. __________________ "It's not about what you've done, but what's been done for you."

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