Earle Horton wrote:
> "ufatbastehd" <ufatbasted@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1159752203.628994.177520@i3g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> >
> > Earle Horton wrote:
> > > This is usually a sensor going bad. If you don't fix it nothing may
> happen
> > > for a while, but eventually the car will stop running. Good
> preventative
> > > maintenance is to take the car to Autozone or a service center, and have
> > > them read the stored fault codes out of the computer. This will usually
> > > indicate what needs to be replaced, cleaned or adjusted.
> > >
> > > Sometimes it is just a gas cap leaking.
> > >
> > > Earle
> > >
> > > "nesscam" <nessamom2000@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > news:91547ab31e0a8e3f0f72eaa81148803a@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> > > > the check engine light comes on every once and awhile when i drive my
> > > honda
> > > > civic dx can not figute it out
> > > >
> >
> >
> > Earl are you the same Earl from the Jeep forum. I read and post there
> > once in while
> > Just got a 94 civic DX coup for ny daughter so now I'm here trying to
> > learn a little
> >
>
> That's me. Change the fluids. It's a lot like a Jeep. It's probably time
> for a timing belt though. Use Honda Genuine Antifreeze, unless you want a
> hole in the cylinder head. Assume the previous owner never changed spark
> plugs, etc.
>
> They're good cars, once you get to know them.
>
> Earle


Hey thanks for the tips PO changed the timing belt already and I plan
to change all fluids, hoses, belts, new plugs, wires, distributor car
and rotor, clean all grounds and coat with di-electric grease. My Jeep
ownership has taught me a little. Had no idea about the anti-freeze
though thanks