Honda Civic
Honda Civic questions and answers
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Q: honda Civic?
Is their any way to make my 2001 honda civic go faster without having to buy parts?
A: take out the passenger seats... and dont put anything in the trunk... This will make your car lighter... which makes it faster.
Q: I have an 89 honda civic and I need to convert the injectors from 2 to 4, How can i do it?
I have a 89 honda civic and I bought a vtech engine that came from 94 civic. The 89 civic is 2 injectors and the 94 civic is 4 injectors. What do I have to buy, and how do i Install it in order to convert it from 2 to 4 injectors?
A: I dont remember hondas having 2 injectors or throttlebody injection. but I'll try to work with the info you gave me. YOu will need the entire engine wiring harness and the computer to run the 4 injectors. step by step intructions are too complicated to put here. You could have picked an easier project like building a bridge to hawaii. I think you got in a little too deep
Q: Is it honda civic model changing in 2009?
Please somebody let me know weather honda civic model is going to change in UAE in 2009.Cozzz am planning to go for HONDA CIVIC.
A: Umm...car manufacturers (actually most major manufacturers of any technological product) continuously update and release new models/upgrades each year so whatever you do, there's bound to be new stuff released all the time.
Q: How far can a Honda Civic and a Prius go on Electric mode?
How many miles can a Honda Civic and a Prius go when the battery is fully charged. (civic hybrid and prius hybrid car)
A: Hi,
stay with me and I'll give you the full answer.
Actually, both vehicles are "full hybrids" meaning they can run under electric-only mode for short distances at low speeds.
The Civic was just upgraded to a full hybrid in 2006, but the Prius has always been a full hybrid.
The Prius system will take you further, up to 25 miles in stop and go traffic, with the regenerative braking system. And the Prius will go faster, up to 25 mph, with careful acceleration.
The Civic system is not able to do either of those marks. It uses Honda's hybrid system called the "Integrated Motor Assist" and it's mostly designed to boost the gas engine, not run on electric mode for any length of time.
Essentially, you have two different vehicles. The Prius is a mid-sized sedan that is more equal to a Camry or Accord for features, technology, price, and comfort. The Civic is a compact and is on the same level as a Corolla for features, tech (excluding the IMA), price and comfort.
Not to say either is better than the other for what they do. They are just different, just as the Civic is to the Accord or the Corolla is to the Prius.
One last note, Prius sold in Europe and Asia come with an "EV" mode button. Pressing that button disables the gas engine for city driving. That is where the 25 mph/25 miles distance come into play.
We don't have that ability here in the US because our driving conditions are too different from theirs to justify having it here. Basically, we drive longer distances in our urban environments and Americans drive faster over those long distances and would overcome the EV mode too easily. (We also don't get the auto parking option that the Prius' over there have (similar system on Lexus GS here in the US) because thier parking is so much tighter there on average.)
The Civic isn't available with an EV mode at all, here or there.
BTW, to answer the previous post...
Computer system updates / changes / etc. for the Prius are covered by Toyota during the 8 year or 100,000 mile warranty period. And a safe bet would be that Toyota would update your Prius any time an update would be needed after that.
Every manufacturer has computer upgrades, even Volkswagen.
And as far as less parts go, Prius have no throttle cables (electronic acceleration), no steering pumps or steering belts (electronic steering), no starters, no alternators, no distributors, each cylinder is individually controlled with it's own fuel injector, a sealed CVT so no regular transmission, and with the regenerative barking system, you should never have to replace the brake pads because the generator does almost all of your braking.
Anyway, if you'd like any more details, read my other posts or contact me.
Q: Is it possible to convert my Honda civic by using an electric forklift motor?
I have heard recently that it was possible to convert my Honda Civic by taking out the traditional gas engine and replacing it with an electric motor from a forklift. Ever hear of someone actually doing this? Typical cost? What level of expertise do you need?
A: Given the extreme labor and cost, plus the size of the battery, forget it. Too many factors to consider, like what gear ratio, how to transmit power to the rear or front wheels, where to place the large batteries, and just how many miles would a charge provide?
Taking the drive train out of ther fork lift would be fine, if 5mph or less would satisfy your needs. In that case, just remodel the fork lift and forget the conversion.
Q: Honda Civic Door Gasket Starting to Fall off. How can I BEST stick it back on?
Hello,
I have a 2001 Honda Civic LX 2-Door. The passenger side door gasket is falling off. It dangles and gets caught in the door. Some moisture gets in and also there is a wind noise issue on the expressway. Anyhow, could someone recommend a good adhesive and technique to get the gasket fully back on the door? Pro and expert answers only please; I could think of paste, superglue, etc on my own. Thanks for your help!
A: Use 3M weather strip adhesive. It is great stuff.
Q: 98 honda civic hard to start in the morning?
I have a 98 honda civic LX it's hard to start in the morning. I change the battery last week. PCV valve changd last weekend.
Cap, rotor, wire, plugs changed last year. Clogged fuel filter?
Air filter looks ok. The car drives fine after starting and in the afternoon. Full power from engine with no power loss. Needs
answers ASAP. THanks so much!
A: Your temperature sensor is out of whack.
It probably is telling the computer the wrong ambient temp.
This would in turn tell the computer to pump more or less gasoline on start.
Q: How many miles per gallon should a honda civic 2008 be?
I bought a new honda civic 2008 in December. I have been driving it for three weeks and found that my MPG was way below its estimation. City is around 14 and highway is around 22. Although i am not expecting the same number as in the specification, it shouldn't be that much different. Any one has the same problem? Should i bring my car to the dealer to check it?
A: Woah. Before you go back to the dealer put some more miles on the car. How have you been driving it? Did you read the owners manual on proper operation when it is new? An engine --even a Honda (the jewels they are)-- has a break in period. If you don't drive 200 miles a day, there is no way your engine is run in yet. The rings are seating, the valves are getting worn in. Give it 5,000 to 10,000 miles (again depending on your driving. If you drive all highway it takes longer as the engine is working easier) before you go to the dealer. Your mileage will increase, and usually Civics beat the EPA highway milage.
Q: I have an old Honda Civic that needs new brakes and rotors, front and back. How much will it cost?
I have an old '91 Honda Civic with 165000 miles that needs new brakes and rotors, front and back. And I wanted to know how much will it cost? The car is only worth $1200.00, if it costs more than 500-600 its not worth it to me to fix it. Does anyone agree?
A: You can get the pads and rotors pretty cheap. A 91 should have rear drums. It's really not that expensive to do brakes on those. A few things to add. Lube your slide pins on the front. Lube your contact points on the backing plate for the drum brake shoes. Buy new hardware for the rear no matter what. If you do the brakes yourself don't forget to do one side of the drum brakes at a time so you can look at the other side if you are confused.
Q: What kind of speakers come factory in a 2003 Honda Civic?
I have busted my two door speakers in my Civic and I need to know what size they are to replace them....Its a 2003 Honda Civic anyone know what size the door speakers are?
A: 6 1/2 inch
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Q: what is the differences between 2007 honda civic ex and 2008 honda civic ex?
what is the differences between 2007 honda civic ex and 2008 honda civic ex? When you are on the road seeing a honda civic ex, how you know regonize whether it is 2008 model or 2007 model?
A: The 08's have Tire pressure monitoring, from the outside they look exactly the same
Q: How much does servicing/parts costs on a Honda Civic compared to a Mondeo?
We have a Mondeo at the moment but are looking at getting a new Honda Civic next and wondered what the difference is with costs of servicing and parts etc. We pay about £150 per service for our 51 mondeo at the moment. TIA.
A: Hi
Good choice of car the Honda and you will find in the long term the Honda works out the least expensive to service and maintain
For very simple reasons less goes wrong with the Honda and parts are about the same price . Honda main dealer labour rates are a little higher at times than ford but shop around they are not fixed in stone .
Hope this helps