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Old 11-09-2016, 05:33 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Chorizo - '00 Honda Civic HX, baby! :D
90 day: 35.35 mpg (US)

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90 day: 34.2 mpg (US)

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90 day: 35.39 mpg (US)

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The biggest problem with lean burn is that the oxygen sensors are prone to failing. I have probably had dozens of CELs in the three years I have owned Chorizo. I replaced the oxygen sensor and still have the light come on, just two days ago, in fact. It is $400 from Honda, $173.97 here and $140 on Amazon, but prices fluctuate.

The next weak spot is the aluminum oil pan. Non-DIY people insist I stripped mine by not taking it to a teenager with an impact wrench, but I never had a chance to over-tighten it, it never got tight!

For the aluminum pan (and perhaps even steel ones), please consider http://www.qwikvalve.com/. I can remove the oil filter from above the engine and can flip the Quikvalve without raising the car, so I can change the oil without tools!
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