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Rm240666 Mar 21, 2016 10:52 AM

**help with running cleaner**
 
Hello all! Just bought a 96 accord lx 5-speed mt. 160k...
It's a bit running ruff and previous owner did not take care of much. I'm not to aware of these engines but am very mechanically inclined. It passes smog but runs a bit rich (HC). What things can I do to clean it up? As far as cleaning ports or IAC or EGR etc...and throttle body etc.... stuff like that. ..thanks in advanced!

Dr. Drivability Mar 21, 2016 11:46 AM

ROUGH and rich...I would start with the secondary ignition, plugs, wires, cap/rotor blah blah blah...if they all look good, check valve adjustment.

PAhonda Mar 21, 2016 07:50 PM

I'd clean the EGR ports. There is a good youtube video on ericthecarguy about how to do this on your engine.

Rm240666 Mar 22, 2016 11:29 AM

Will give it a shot. What can I use to clean them?

PAhonda Mar 22, 2016 07:03 PM

a shop vac and a small screwdriver to clean out the bulk. Then carb cleaner to dissolve what is remaining.


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