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amlason · Oct 28, 2009, 11:25 AM

This winter my 2002 Honda Civic LX 1.7CM3 with 84,105 miles on it has developed a cold start problem.

I went to the dealership where I purchased it new thinking that I needed a tuneup, I was informed that they did not do tuneups until after 100,000 miles. The tech person suggested that it could be a problem battery. Because of the age of the original battery I changed it out and it did not solve the problem.

On a cold morning when I hit the starter the engine will try but it will do a try catch try catch and then start as long as I keep the starter cranking. Previously all it took to start was a twist of the key and it started. After it starts I have no problems the rest of the day starting the engine.

All suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Albert

TxGreaseMonkey · Oct 28, 2009, 02:08 PM

Replace the platinum spark plugs with the same NGK plugs that came in the car. Just tell them to do it.

amlason · Oct 29, 2009, 12:55 PM

TGM, I put in Autolite XP5224 plugs in that debt a world of good. A Honda dealership wanted over $18 per plug and $76 to install the them. That was outrageous, it cost me $28.35 for the plugs and I clocked myself doing it outside at 31° at about 17 minutes. Not bad for 75 years old :-) (me not the plugs)
Thanks for the help

TxGreaseMonkey · Oct 29, 2009, 01:06 PM

Good job!

TxGreaseMonkey · Oct 29, 2009, 01:20 PM

Now, change the oil and filter and use 5W-20 full-synthetic engine oil. You'll be amazed how much easier it starts. Here's a $15 rebate on 5 quarts of Pennzoil Platinum:

http://www.pennzoil.com/documents/04...ine%20form.pdf

amlason · Oct 29, 2009, 01:37 PM

I changed oil last week and I have been using Pennzoil Platinum for a couple of years but thanks anyway