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harleyman2008
Feb 15, 2011, 07:18 AM

TxGreaseMonkey
Feb 15, 2011, 07:33 AM
This link should help:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-11.html#post2028083

harleyman2008
Feb 15, 2011, 07:41 AM
The spark plugs are black when I take them out not carbon its like oil

TxGreaseMonkey
Feb 15, 2011, 07:55 AM
Check for spark in cylinders 5 and 8. Go over the entire secondary ignition system. Replace those items that really need replacing. Ensure the spark plug wires are not shorting out. It shouldn't be too hard to identify the real culprit.

harleyman2008
Feb 15, 2011, 08:06 AM
Everything is new

TxGreaseMonkey
Feb 15, 2011, 08:13 AM
What plugs are you using?

TxGreaseMonkey
Feb 15, 2011, 08:17 AM
Check the positioning of the coil-on-plugs for cylinders 5 and 8--ensure they solidly contact the plugs. If no joy, replace the COPs.