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The car is almost 7 years old. Was wondering if anyone out there thinks it would be worth it or wise to replace the spark plugs? Fuel economy has dropped but the car only has 83,000 kms on it. I've heard the NGK plugs last until 160,000 kms. Thoughts? or is replacing plugs a waste of time?
Spark plugs start degrading the first time they are used. Contemporary plugs use much stronger materials for the electrode and the tip that can conduct much better. They are also designed to withstand the hotter engine temps. The vehicle electronics are sophisticated enough to compensate for wear patterns on the plugs, and can "reverse fire" to help keep them clean.
All this said, for the $15 and 30 minutes to change your plugs, I wouldn't hesitate to change them. I don't know that you will feel an increase in power or not, but the car will run better/be happier and have to compensate less for electronics. I would replace them with the exact same plug.
I'm pretty sure the original plugs are Iridium tipped. The platinum plugs have the same part #, but are not "long life" 100k mile plugs. If I was going to replace the original iridiums with platinum, I would not do it until 100k miles.
Has anyone else had this problem? What is required to fix it - a bulb? it is almost acting like a loose wire.
Thanks in advance.
I think this is mostly related to the non-nav radio display...
Is there a fuse to fix this or does anyone know what the problem could be?
The radio and everything works but the display does not light up
Thanks
I have an 06 EX, and other than some interior issues (CD changer malfunction, bad-from-factory rear-view mirror, console fabric coming apart) its been stellar. Reliability is tops; quality is good if not perfect.
After 52,000 miles, if I had it to do over again, I would. That says something to me.
Mrbill
Yes, a good polish will probably take it off. Probably no need to go nuts with something heavy-duty. A fine polish will probably do the trick.
Good luck, and hopefully its nothing big. It's very possible that you simply didn't click the gas cap enough. I've done that before and gotten a Check Engine Light. After tightening it and driving a few more trips (maybe 100 miles over 3 or 4 cranks), it went off.
My questions are:
1. Are there other parts that are generally replaced when doing the timing belt?
2. Am I overdoing this?
Your 2c are greatly appreciated.
Saxon :shades:
but to answer your question, no, you aren't overdoing it. Most of the small parts are pretty cheap, it is the labor that kills you. So, when it is apart, replace any wear item, gasket, seal, etc. that is either removed to get to the t belt, or exposed when it is all opened up.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Sorry about the little back story, about the cars, that you probably already knew. The $725 that you were quoted is about what I paid for at the dealer in my area.
And no I don't think you're overdoing this because at 100k the timing belt is usually in need of replacement anyway. Doing it before winter is a good idea because it's done and you won't have to worry about it.
Any of the more intelligent (ie. more mechanically inclined than I) and insightful posters please add to anything I've already said.
I guess there is always a black Sharpie. I think I would win some Redneck award if I used the Sharpie though.
Thanks.
Is it possible the gasket just has left over auto paste wax on it?
Mrbill
I also noticed improved sound quality with the new one. The stock subwoofer output was much stronger.
Honda seriously needs to look at themselves in the mirror and go back to the way they used to be - or a certain Korean manufacturer, that also starts with the letter "H", will one day (if they havn't already) surpass them....
What makes you say that? That generation went to 2007, for the record...
I think it was one of the best. It had a roomy interior without being a land-barge in exterior size. It was light for its class, making its engines feel like they produce more power than they did. The 4-cylinder models top 35 MPG on the highway at 75 MPH with no special effort to be miserly from the driver's standpoint, due-in part to being the first mainstream midsize sedan to offer 5-speed automatics across the board, at a time when Camry, Altima, etc still used 4-speeds on most models. The interior was absolutely the top of the class in quality, and ergnomically sound as well. Exterior design was a little more daring than the previous generations, but still bland enough as to be unoffensive to most. Early in the model run there were some bugs, but Honda stood by the product, replacing things and expanding warranty mileage into six figures for mileage, when they could've sat by and said "sorry, you've got 37,000 miles on your car - that'll be $xxx please."
As a 2006 owner, I'm curious to know what makes it "the worst in years" to you. Not picking on you, just asking for a little more detail.
I am the owner of 2006 Accord VP. My biggest gripe for the car is upholstery. It attracts and keeps lint. Everything else is perfect.
I have 106k on the car, just changed plugs, ATF, brake fluid, coolant, front rotors and tires.
Other than that, only oil, filter changes per MM.
The car has been absolutely trouble free, and still performs like new. It is quiet, responsive, fun to drive. Roomy inside. I have not seen the dealer since I bought the car. What more could I ask from Honda?
Amen to that. I have an 03 with the black interior and it always looks like a huge white dog with lots of hair jumped in and exploded. I've attempted to vacuum use the lint roller thingies and even that static gaurd stuff to no avail.
Otherwise I've had it for 33k of its 69k miles and have had nary a problem. Routine maintenance is all I've done.
I would like to know what is wrong with my 03 Accord? That is not apparent to me. :confuse:
There were some issues, as with all cars, but never to the point that the whole generation was a dog. :confuse:
Corkscrew