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Old 05-24-2012, 02:00 AM   #3 (permalink)
VXmpgRacer
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Virginia
Posts: 26

Olive Drab - '94 Honda Civic VX
90 day: 52.54 mpg (US)
Thanks: 2
Thanked 15 Times in 5 Posts
Vehicle Details:
1994 Honda Civic VX Hatchback (5-wire 49state model)
Stock 1.5L VTEC-E engine with lean burn - 130k miles
Aztec Green Perl exterior with black/gray interior

The previous owner replaced the distributor and plug wires but I didn't know any other vehicle history so I went through the entire vehicle.

Initial Work Completed:
New low rolling resistance 165/70-R13 tires
New Bosch 5-wire wideband oxygen sensor
Timing belt replaced(corrected incorrect valve timing)
Ignition timing set to 16deg BTDC
Thermostat replaced
Valve adjustment
Spark plugs replaced
Fuel filter replaced
Alternator belt replaced
Oil pan gasket
Clean EGR
Clean FITV
Clean air filter
PCV checked
Remove aluminum exhaust shield
Exhaust system heat wrapped
New exhaust gaskets
Rust spots fixed
Fresh 5W-30 Mobil 1 Synthetic (will use 0W-20 next time)
FRAM extra-guard oil filter
I also added air conditioning from salvaged parts

Last edited by VXmpgRacer; 06-01-2012 at 09:44 PM..
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