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    Leak... passenger CV axle joint

    I had a visible oil leak a few months ago, so I was looking under the car to see where it was coming from. I saw liquid on what I think is the power steering pump, and it was dripping down to the oil pan. Under the hood, I could tell I needed a new valve cover gasket, so I changed that and also...


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    Parts selection drum brake shoes, front struts, rear shocks

    Hello, I have a 2008 Honda Civic LX 4 door automatic transmission with almost 58,000 miles and my buddy mechanic said I need new front struts, rear shocks, and rear drum brake shoes. I have done some research and am shopping on rockauto and other places to find the parts. Does anyone have any...
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    Maintain my 2008 Honda Civic LX

    Hello, I recently purchased an automatic transmission 2008 Honda Civic LX with 56,000 miles and I am compiling a list of all preventative maintenance items that I should address to keep my car running like a top. My 97 Civic LX just died, so I would like to maintain it as well as I can. I like...
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    Battery smell like rotten eggs sulfur and died

    1997 Honda Civic LX manual transmission My car battery started smelling like sulfur/rotten eggs today and then my car died. Backstory: A few months ago when I used my air conditioning, there was a belt squealing. Over time it seemed to only happen when I turned on the AC, but then the sound...
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    Squealing when air conditioner is on

    1997 Honda Civic LX manual transmission When I'm driving and turn my air conditioner on, there is a squealing under the hood. The squealing does not last long, and I think it only happens when I'm accelerating. I don't really notice it after a few seconds and it seems like it was much worse two...
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    Check Engine Light, Alternator/Battery Issues

    Hello, I will try to be as detailed as possible. I drive a 1997 Honda Civic LX, manual transmission. Three months ago I was driving in the rain and all of a sudden the check engine light went on and it had a rough idle, and the Check Engine Light kept fading in and out. It continued to drive...
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