Recent content by jaker04

I already passed the smog previously by replacing o2 sensor and cat from the previous 2 years ago. Now I need a new smog check and ran into these issue and need help again.

there isn't any coolant leaking so I thought I don't have to replace unless it is leaking? this should be done every 100k miles and I am only at 170k miles.

I haven't changed the spark plugs or wires. I think I brought the car used at around 135k miles and I am on 170k miles now. I haven't preformed a piston soak yet either. What would be the cost estimate from a mechanic for these things? a 95 Accord isn't worth much and the repairs might be more...

I need help again as my smog is due. I did the following before the smog test. Drove highway for 1 week to burn up build up, changed oil and filter, used Techron gas with Techron concentrate. Drove for 30 mins so cat was hot enough. I ended failing. Readings are: RPM 1857 15 mph car measured HC...

i changed oil, cleaned out the filter and used GTP, still didn't pass. how do i retard the distributor? I don't have tools.

I drove highway for 30 mins before my 2nd smog test, still failed.

I drove highway for 30 mins before my 2nd smog test, still failed.

I added 3 gal of e85 into a 1/4 tank. the 1/4 tank already had 87 gas in it. I added another tank of 87 gas. My ratio was 1:1 for each gas, 87 gas, and e85. After this, I was around half full. My gas tank maxes at 17 gallons.

Basically, warm up the car? I spent 1 hour driving to get the cat and engine hot before my test.

what is the correct ratio amount then? It supposed to 30% e-85 max? then rest a full tank of 87 gas?

I already had 87 gas around 3 gallons existing and added in 1 gallon of 87 to mix with 3 gallons of e-85. This would equal a 1:1 ratio, but I don't know why the NO went crazy.

I rested today with 3 gals of e85, 1 gal of 87 and failed due to NO gross polluter.

What do you mean by open loop?

i checked my cat exhaust after driving and it felt hot and saw dry, black soot. Would this be normal? Or related to my unburned fuel?