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Non-Volvo Question 700

posted by  SpazMan on  Sat Mar 29 16:59 CST 2008
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Hi guys and gals,

The Honda forums are... strange. I wanted to ask y'all a question about my folks' Honda Accord, 1992 model.

Now, the Honda - it has a rough idle and shakes - and it has for a year (my folks' car, and they aren't car-people), and now the mileage is appearing to suffer. I'm going to help my Dad track down whatever trouble is going on. The DIY oil change we did last week mellowed the engine considerably, and I wondered why - any thoughts?

The rough idle is extremely regular (like the engine is unevenly weighted), and I suspect something in the ignition. Would a failed plug or wire (or distributor, or its cap and rotor) lead to a rough idle, with no smoke? I notice a gassy smell, but no irregular putt from the tailpipe.

The plugs have been in there for like 40k miles. And the wires are original, as far as I can tell - the car's got 170k miles.

I think I'll invest in a Haynes manual for the Honda, regardless. I love my Volvo Haynes!

Thanks!

Ari






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