"ufatbastehd" <ufatbasted@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Earle Horton wrote:
> > "ufatbastehd" <ufatbasted@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> > >
> > > 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
> > > >
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> > > > > 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
>

You can probably find compatible antifreeze aftermarket, if you want to look
for it, but these cars only take a gallon of premix, so why bother?

Only use Honda power steering fluid, but they sell this "everywhere".

Earle