1997 Civic Questions/ Poor Performance
06-09-2003, 06:39 PM
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1997 Civic Questions/ Poor Performance
Hey All,
I have this 97 Civic, mostly stock except for CatBack system and an AEM intake. Lately it has been running sort of sluggish (like it is struggling against a hard wind, though no wind is present) and bogged down. The car is just at 80000 miles with excellent maintenance, and is in excellent condition. I do of course realize that my engine isn't the greatest, but being that I don't have the dough for an engine swap or turbo build up, I am just trying to do with what I have. Any suggestions as to what might be causing this sluggishness? Could it be a sensor, or something else? The engine light isn't on either.
Thanks in Advance :thumbup:
-------Air
P.S. The car has run well with the above mods, but has just recently started doing this.
I have this 97 Civic, mostly stock except for CatBack system and an AEM intake. Lately it has been running sort of sluggish (like it is struggling against a hard wind, though no wind is present) and bogged down. The car is just at 80000 miles with excellent maintenance, and is in excellent condition. I do of course realize that my engine isn't the greatest, but being that I don't have the dough for an engine swap or turbo build up, I am just trying to do with what I have. Any suggestions as to what might be causing this sluggishness? Could it be a sensor, or something else? The engine light isn't on either.
Thanks in Advance :thumbup:
-------Air
P.S. The car has run well with the above mods, but has just recently started doing this.
06-09-2003, 07:40 PM
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I would imagine if it was a sensor that it would have set off a CEL. here are some things to check,
plugs
spark plug wires
fuel filter
When was the last time you cleaned you AEM filter
that is all i can think of right now
ronin
plugs
spark plug wires
fuel filter
When was the last time you cleaned you AEM filter
that is all i can think of right now
ronin
06-10-2003, 04:26 PM
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I change my spark plugs at least once a year. And it's cheap to do.
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06-10-2003, 11:50 PM
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most likely its something to do with your ignition i.e cap, rotor, plugs or wires.
also on a side note, have you replaced your timing belt and waterpump yet?
also on a side note, have you replaced your timing belt and waterpump yet?
06-12-2003, 05:22 PM
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90k Service
I haven't done the 90k service yet, going to do that in the fall before winter. Is there noticable difference after the service? Thanks for the replies though, this is quite helpful.
