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But it would still be interesting to know what's the mileage you're getting on your NEW, '06 Accord I-4, 5 spd manual, tallman1....
I've posted before in the Accord Mileage thread.... the 06 does much better. I just had my first sub-30 mpg tank of gas a couple of weeks ago. That was after 20,000 miles. I bought it at the end of last March. The colder weather and shorter trips did me in. Sigh.
When I was commuting 38 miles one way I usually averaged around 33-35 combined city/highway, with the highway/freeway traffic congestion here in western Washington.
But a good mechanic with the right equipment could test your engine and transmission and give you a more professional prognosis.
But highway trips need also to be LONG to achieve the best gas mieage. My commute to work consists of less than 1 mile street driving, 5 miles highway and then 1/2 mile street to my office.... I can see how driving on the highway, the first 2-3 miles my tachometer shows higher RPM for the same speed, compared to the last 2 miles -- which means my car's engine is running at its highest efficiency only in the last 2 miles of highway driving.... And my average gas mileage sucks accordingly...
Has anyone replaced a gas tank? How difficult is this?
While I am at it, I might as well replace the gas and brake lines that run over the gas tank... is it OK to replace those lines with a gasoline rated and brake fluid rated rubber tubings?
The engine's still good and I would like to keep the car...
Thanks in advance...
Hey mamamia2 long time no see!! I've had my accord for almost a year (4/29/06) and got my o2 sensors replaced already. Still, I get the squeal under moderate and up acceleration or cruising with the tac at 3krpm. This confuses everyone as it isn't consistent.
I need new spark plugs. One fell into the wire and caused misfires. My dad pulled it back out and it was fine for about 45miles then it happened again. He pulled it out again and it fell in again last night.
Otherwise, I'm enjoying my ownership! My biggest problem is waiting 5-7years to buy an acura TSX or TL...
-Cj :shades:
I like your suggestion of using braided or reinforced hoses... any idea of which costs more - metal lines or braided hoses?
And your problem is the same problem MOST of the people on this planet have... The need for more MONEY.
Good luck.
Thank you in advance for any tips or advice. I am already trying to get my friend to look at them, but that may take a while. I'm just trying to see if I should try another person because I can't really afford to spend $615 right now.
Once again thanks for any responses.
http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1281812
The car now has 220k miles.
So yes, if you really want it, you can get a rebuilt one. My mechanic was willing to put it in for another $200.
But before you do anything drastic, try to FILL IT UP... There is a rubber cap and another plastic cap under it... Very slowly add some brake fluid, while the engine is working... Do it slowly, let the air escape.
Quick question about the flashing D$ light. Do you mean as in when the vehicle comes on, It comes on and goes off or as in ON-OFF-ON-OFF no matter the gear? :confuse:
-Cj
Any responses are a big help. Thanks to anybody who responds.
Thanks to anyone who responds.
I hope that I don't sound like a pain in the butt, but I need to know these things and the people on the forum sound like they know a lot more about what they are talking about than a lot of shops, who are just in it for the money.
Once again thanks for the effort in responding.
With regards to the pads and rotors themselves I feel as though they all get the job done and it therefore doesn't behoove me to spend a ton of money when they're all supposed to pass the same safety standards. As long as nothing is going through my lines that could cause damage I am okay.
I can't say it enough how much I appreciate all the information that I get from this site. Thanks to all who have contributed to my questions.
Does anyone think this is reasonable?
This means the shop has to use a machine press to push the hub out of the rotor. Don't know about the price, as I have never had rotors replaced.
Anybody ever seen brake wear this slow?
The whole gas thing I am not sure of. But every time I open my gas cap, the car always gives a loooong sigh of relief. It makes the sound for fume release or something like that. I cant say too much about it as I only gas up every 3-4 weeks. At half a tank now, My MPG so far is about 8MPG but I didn't top off.
-CJ
I recently took my car into the shop to have both of the front rotors replaced. The car brakes fine, better than before, as far as I can tell. My issue, minor annoyance, whatever you want to call it, is that every other time I drive the car the ABS indicator light will come on and stay on. It's weird because something as simple as just turning the car off and on will get the light to go out. This leads me to believe that there is nothing seriously wrong, but maybe just a sensor has been bumped out of whack. Does anyone think that it would be possible to bring it back to the shop where the work was done and have them check it out.
Do you suppose that it would cost a whole lot of money?
Thank you for your ideas.
Maybe you will be lucky and the shop will admit to messing something up. I'd at least ask. It could also be a just a sensor. Good luck.
Thanks for any responses.
The brakes will work without ABS.
I work as a mechanics aid at a saturn dealership and from what i've noticed most technicians/mechanics don't worry to much about topping off the fluid unless a lot leaks out. so try that and see what happens! Good Luck!