Vaughan's wrote:
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> With no warning lights, my 1987 Honda Accord began to idle high while
> driving on the highway. I could see I was only giving it a slight amount of
> gas. Once in town, it was running 3 & 4 rpms while in neutral. After about
> 20 minutes of stop and go (I was putting it in 1st gear at stops with my
> feet pressing the clutch and break enough to keep the engine low) it was
> running warm and gave what was likely a burning odor.
>
> The car has 177K miles on it and is a very reliable car.
>
> Does anyone have suggestions to what may cause this, how I can fix it, and/
> or how much this may cost. I don't have any money for large repairs right
> now.
>
> Any information is greatly appreciated! Happy 2004

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With engine cool, open rad cap and check fluid level. Should be full to
very top. Expansion tank should be half full.

'Curly'

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