I have been having a few issues with my 2004 Honda Accord EX SedanV6 3.0.
Firstly, it seems as if im eating gas constantly. Down here in the Bahamas, gas is $5.50/g. Lets say for example, my fuel indicator comes on idicating i need to purchase some gas. When i arrive at the gas station i get $20 worth of gas, and by the next day, my light is on again. Nassau is only 21 miles long, and 7 miles wide, and my daily commmute, take's me from the west end to the east of the island to the Atlantis hotel, and back home. I have recently installed a cold air intake, would this be a starting point?
Secondly, my power steering pump is making a "whirring" noise. Does it contain a bearing in it like the pulleys do, that i can have sanded down, or refurbished? Keep in mind i am not using the approved honda power steering fluid as well. I know it isn't the seal because my power steering fluid reservoir is not bubbling. Any other ideas where i can look?
Thirdly, since im not going to sell my car, can anyone show me step by step instructions on how to remove my instrument panel cluster/bezel? I would to go in the back and remove the bulbs from my tcs/abs and other symbols that are currently on in my car.
Fourthly, recently a female driver in a jeep with the spare tire on the rear of her jeep stopped short in the front of me, and i received a kiss on my hood from her tire!!! I don't want to take it to a repair shop, to much money$$$$ But i have been reading up on the paintless dent removal system. Can anyone with knowledge point out to me, preferably on eBay, which tool i would need to remove the dent from the curviture of my hood? Keeping in mind that underneath the hood, i cannot access the spot where the actual dent is because of all the heatsheild and everything under there.
Hope to hear from someone soon!!!!
Regards,

 

1. It's difficult to diagnose a bad MPG problem without knowing what the MPG actually is. Fill up the tank, drive it for at least a half a tank, fill it up again, and divide the miles by the gallons.
2. I've heard that Hondas are particular about power steering fluid. I use an aftermarket fluid in my car (Accel; there are others) with no problems, but on the bottle it says that it's specifically formulated for Honda power steering systems. It used only two-12 oz. bottles to flush the system on my car and it did quiet down some. Flushing instructions in the Honda factory service manual.
3. Factory service manual.
4. Any body shops in the area offer paintless repair? It would probably be cheaper than buying the equipment for just one dent.

 

to add for #2-there is a tsb somewhat similar. It has to do with the o-ring on the line going into the pump...however this tsb is directed more to when the car is cold but I wouldn't rule it out.

for #4-search for "dry ice" method of removing dents. Hard to say if that will work without knowing the extent of the damage.