I've replace the spark plugs, spark plug wires, air filter, simple stuff like that, but I've noticed my car has lost a lot of zip in the last year. It is bad enough that I have to put my hazards on when I'm getting on the interstate (yes, I'm THAT guy :( ). Any tips or hints so I can stop being a road hazard???
PS, my 0 to 60 is probably about 15 minutes (feels like it anyways).
2006-12-11 13:14:27 · 7 answers · asked by mateo 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I agree with the last answer about your conveter. Restrictions in them can really decrease performance. If your going to invest in the upwards of hundreds I'd go with a header with an exhuast upgrade, being if your an SOHC which would make it cheaper. ECU chips and programmers are another way to go if your not looking into a total engine modification.
2006-12-11 13:32:23 · answer #1 · answered by jtbigz_ga 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 1996 Honda Civic EX has a VTEC engine. Vtech is a cordless telephone this is the most inexpensive so a techniques. White smoke from the exhaust is water vapor once you all started the vehicle interior the chilly morning. White smoke from the engine is the coolant leaking from the engine. lack of power, appears like, you'll have a very expensive engine restoration. In my 1997 Honda Civic LX, I have a similar situation (lack of power), and that i failed the smog try, yet deal with to fix it.
2016-11-30 11:20:15 · answer #2 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. You can add better air flow to the engine and a less constrictive exhaust but that whole thing can cost upwards of 3 to 4 hundred bucks for a horse power increase of maybe 5 hourse power. So simple won't cut it and anything more is going to cost major bucks. Good luck.
2006-12-11 13:21:27 · answer #3 · answered by John R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My money is on the catalytic convertor being plugged or some restriction in the exhaust like collapsed exhaust pipe from a curb of being lifted in the wrong place. Maybe even the muffler being plugged but more unlikely.
I'd be interested in knowing what you found when you solve it.
2006-12-11 14:05:06 · answer #4 · answered by Mikel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give me a hollar @ generalautomotive@yahoo.com! I need to know how much money U want to spend, how knowledgeable are you with engines, and if you got a weekend to spend with the car down!
2006-12-11 13:30:40 · answer #5 · answered by generalautomotive 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Those are quick cars normally.
You changed the fuel filter?
2006-12-11 13:28:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Makes me wonder if you catalitic converter melted and is plugging the exhaust up.
2006-12-11 13:26:08 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋