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Thanks for all the input. I have replaced the fluid. I will open and inspect the metal end seat closely for possible options. It is recessed ~ 2-inch so a punch might create a new surface. Not much downside to trying. I checked HF today for jack options. regards

I have a Craftsman 4-ton jack (50156) that slowly leaks down. Sears does not show any parts available for this model. I have replaced the oring on the lock valve shaft several times. The oring appears to fit snugly to the valve shaft and bore. However the lock valve appears to seal by...

Is miss random or put-put-put (same cylinder). Random miss is unlikely to be an injector miss. Injector cleaner is in autogas now and problems are rare. More likely to be valves or EGR system (V6 and I4 are notorious for problems). If it misses cold, suspect a leaking EGR valve. PCV should be...

Has anyone else tried to use the many variations of Obd2 scanners available for use w/ laptops from ebay. Following is a typical example and identical to one I tried. Costs are low; Ebay Obd2 Scanner I installed (no detailed instructions) the scanner software (elmscan download) and the USB...

I have "calibrated" my 1/2" cheap torque wrench as follows: 1) Measure position on the handle: 14" as center of force application. 2) Stand on good quality bathroom scale and apply force to wrench restrained in vise. Force must be straight up/down to subtract/add to observed weight. I...

On OBD1 Hondas there were only two Vtec DTCs; one for electrical failure in the vtec solenoid, and other for electrical fault in the Vtec pressure switch. Both of these codes are electrical faults, that is ECU detected short or open in the circuit. I could not find any references to DTC 1259 in...

There is a procedure for cleaning the EGR ports and passages. EGR valve rarely seems to be the problem and is difficult to clean (pintle obstructs access to sealing surface). PM your email address and I'll forward a pdf of the cleanout procedure. I think your model has the improved EGR manifold...

Missing on a warm engine can be caused by coolant leaking onto plugs causing short. I had this on 94 Accord. If you're not losing coolant then problem is likely electrical; coil, wires, distributor cap, or rotor. EGR won't cause missing in my experience, only hesitation. As pointed out...

I use short (18") pieces of 2x6 to bridge from ground to about 3" elevation on the ramp. This allows a car w/ low ground clearance to mount the ramp w/o bumper hitting ramp. Of course, you use same pieces to come down the ramps. This procedure works good for an automatic, but w/ a manual trans...

There's another source of bias that you would be desirable eliminate. When you know you are using 87 or 91 grade, you may subtly alter your driving technique. This is not conscious, but is unavoidable if you know what fuel is in the tank. To avoid most bias, you will need to drive the car w/o...

I have a 2007 Accord SE 4-cylinder, similar miles, and I haven't had your problem, however I recently changed may oil and noticed something that may be related. The oil change spec is 4.4 US qts w/ filter change. When I changed oil w/ that replacement amount, I was down to the add oil mark on...

If you're losing any coolant, you may have a head gasket leak. I had same symptoms on 94 Accord EX; missing badly for 0-2 minutes after a warm startup. I figured out which cylinder was missing, and pulled plug after stopping warm engine (water on plug). good luck

My Interdynamics R134a Manifold Gauge set is about 20 yrs old. It has served me well over the years w/ only a few uses per year. I recently used it and noticed the high side hose end shut-off valve was completely blocked (whether open or closed valve position). After disassembling the top-entry...

The lubricant used in some AC systems Polyalkalene Glycol(PAG) smells something like hairspray, a sweet, aromatic odor, not unpleasant. It is persistent. This could mean an evaporator leak. good luck

Get a manual of some type and make sure you understand how to insure the crankshaft and camshaft timing relationship is maintained when you remove timing belt or timing chain from the camshaft sprocket. good luck