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About Daniel
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I can answer most questions about Acura cars, I know a lot about the RSX all models years 2002 to 2006

Experience
I have been racing cars for 8 years and do a lot of mechanical work on Acura's. I have done engine rebuilds, swaps, and hybrids.

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www.DC5AB.com

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My education is in Computer Networks but I have been working on cars ever since I had one. I have also worked in car shops and pit crews.

   

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cracking noise - spun bearing?4/30/2007Daniel
  Q: I just bought an 1991 integra with a cracking noise. I replace the clutch which was needed, and I ...
  A: I don't think it's your Crank bearing as the bearing spins at the same Rotation Per Minute (RPM) at ...
'92 Acura Integra4/26/2007Daniel
  Q: Hey there, i have a 1992 Acura Integra with approx 245000 Km on it. Last week we had a major spring ...
  A: It's an electrical problem in the car, there is a wire either exposed or loose and it is shorting ...
2001 Acura CL-S Coolant Loss/Overheating4/24/2007Daniel
  Q: I've been having a severe coolant loss from both the radiator and its reserve tank on a 2001 acura ...
  A: It looks like you covered all the bases. If your coolant is fine but your engine is overheating it ...
1997 Acura Integra Oil Leak4/24/2007Daniel
  Q: I have a '97 Acura Integra that started to leak oil after having an oil change. I took it to local ...
  A: What type of oil did the mechanic use? Most times if the oil starts to leak right after an oil ...
wiring4/22/2007John in Houston
  Q: my instrument light, tail light, and license light fuse keeps blowing as soon as i put it in im ...
  A: not too difficult but will take some patience. you will basically have to go buy a box of fuses, ...
radiator4/22/2007Daniel
  Q: i was told that i need to put a new radiator into my 1999 acura integra...my plan was to buy one ...
  A: Yes you can do it, it is not that hard. I recommend purchasing a Heinz Manual for your car. The ...
Question regarding car remote4/21/2007Daniel
  Q: My car remote battery died. I replaced the batteries, but now I can't figure out how to get my car ...
  A: This should work, if not let me know. NOTE: It is important to maintain the time limits between the ...
1996 acura driver side mirror4/17/2007Daniel
  Q: my driver side mirror is broke, the replacement i have is the mirror only not the housing. how do ...
  A: What you have to do is take the housing that has the mirror and clean out all the broken pieces, ...
04 RSX & Bad Gas Mileage!4/16/2007Daniel
  Q: I have a 2004 RSX Automatic that gets horrible gas mileage. I'm talking about 200 miles per tank ...
  A: I'm assuming your engine light is not on either. 14.8 is a good o2 reading, the best advice I could ...
92 Legend Won't Start4/11/2007John in Houston
  Q: The engine cut-off suddenly and it would not start again. I am not sure if water leaking into the ...
  A: its usually the coil. the ohm tests don't mean sh*t on the coil or igniter. if it has fuel its not ...
2003 MDX engine oil4/10/2007Daniel
  Q: We just purchased a 2003 MDX with 62,500 miles, most of which we think was highway, due to the ...
  A: Sorry for taking so long to get back to you on this. Do not worry about the vapour residue inside ...
91 acura integra4/7/2007John in Houston
  Q: i have a 91 integra ls 5speed and when i start it up everything runs fine but accept when i go in ...
  A: sounds like the tranny is toast. the gear set can be replaced, but it is an involved job. you ...
1990 Acura Integra cooling system4/6/2007John in Houston
  Q: I recently bought a 90 Integra and don't know much of it's history except I am the second owner. I ...
  A: -a clogged radiator is possible for an old car. -it could be weak fans. if they aren't blowing with ...
test gas mileage4/5/2007John in Houston
  Q: This is not Acura specific question. I want to test a product for mpg improvement. How do you test ...
  A: hmmm... by product, i'm assuming this isn't a car? i would have to say have just enough gas in it to ...
ABS light4/1/2007John in Houston
  Q: 94 integra the ABS light stays on. what does this mean?
  A: that is the antilock brakes. most common thing on honda's ABS is the unit itself.. 1 of 2 things: ...
ACURA INTEGRA4/1/2007Daniel
  Q: Our headlights leak. Is there any way to fix them without having to replace the whole unit?
  A: Yes you can, it can be a bit tricky. Do you know where the leak is located? if it is located around ...
Oil light3/30/2007Daniel
  Q: I know you do acura, but honda expert is maxed out, so I was hoping you could help. My oil light ...
  A: I do not know much about that car but I will try answering as best I can. Yes you need to raise your ...
92 acura legend3/30/2007Daniel
  Q: My astra alarm recently got took out of my car by a friend unexpectedly when I left it at his house ...
  A: If I were in your place I would get a copy of a wiring diagram for your 92 Acura Legend. You can ...
Brakes3/28/2007Daniel
  Q: Every time I'm at a traffic light and my foot is on the break petal, the petal just goes further ...
  A: It is very possible that it could be your slave or master brake cylinders. Also check your brake ...
emission light1/5/2007Daniel
  Q: I have just moved to the Gig Harbor area of Washington. My yellow emission light has come on and no ...
  A: In most cases when an emission light turns on it has to deal with your exhaust system. It could be ...
1993 acura legend1/4/2007Daniel
  Q: How do you remove left-hand axle shaft from transmission? Thank you Buddy
  A: Most Acura's are the same, usually you just need to pop it out using a mechanics fork. There should ...
Acura head replacement1/1/2007Mark Bliss
  Q: Well, actually I have checked the engine block a number of times and have found no such problem with ...
  A: your motor may also have an oil cooler on the back. it sounds like that may have been damaged when ...
Acura head replacement12/30/2006Mark Bliss
  Q: I have a 1997 Acura 2.2 CL coupe, and had the head replaced along with new timing belt and radiator. ...
  A: sounds like your oil filter has an extra ring on it. on every oil filter there is a rubber ring so ...
overheating12/20/2006Mark Bliss
  Q: I have an1989 Acura Integra hatchback, 4 cylinder,standard. It started overheating and i changed ...
  A: i would say make sure you have the correct amount of coolant and water, have the ratio be 50-50. a ...
90 Integra - ECU Code 811/2/2006James Adams
  Q: Sorry "dizzy" = distributorHi, Ooops I added to the other questions vice "ask a question" I have a ...
  A: Usually, if the car has slipped timing it would start running bad or be sluggish. If these symptoms ...
overheating/no heat10/31/2006James Adams
  Q: However I would like to add some information such i recently discovered an invisible coolant loss. ...
  A: An ivisible coolant loss associated with a random misfire???? Possible to have a cracked head. ...
catalitic converter10/20/2006James Adams
  Q: I have a 1999 Acura CL 3.0 and my check engine light is on for the second time. It says Catalyst ...
  A: I believe your mechanic would have to spend more time and probably would have to order the converter ...
engine overheats only above 65mph10/3/2006James Adams
  Q: I was on the highway and i looked down and the theromostat was above redline, for no longer than 5 ...
  A: Stop and flush out whatever stop leak you have put in it. You clearly have a leak somwhere, and ...
common obdII codes10/1/2006James Adams
  Q: & how are you? what are the most common obdII codes for any Acura "CHECK ENGINE" usally pops up at ...
  A: The most common codes are usually oxygen sensor codes. The reason is if the car has a vacuum leak it ...
ignition wires9/28/2006James Adams
  Q: Adams: I have a 1995 Isuzu Rodeo. (there are no Isuzu experts on the site, but this is a general ...
  A: I would replace them with 7mm wires due to the vehicle is manufactured to operate with 7mm wires. ...
Overheating1/5/2003steve
  Q: My son has a 93 Integra with approx 150k miles. It has a new radiator from an accident he had, last ...
  A: by the sounds of it the first thing i think of is a head gasket. there is a way for you to check ...
CV boots1/4/2003steve
  Q: I have a '92 5-spd Honda Civic (I know you know more about Acura's but this is a general question) I ...
  A: if the axle is making noise when you turn than it is too late. you need a new axle. if money is ...
White smoke from exhaust12/16/2002steve
  Q: 91 acura integra. recent front end collision mostly cosmetic. radiator,etc. pushed back several ...
  A: keep an eye on your temp guage. your burning coolant. that is a problem that needs attention but as ...
94 integra11/28/2002steve
  Q: I have a 94' acura integra with 77,000 miles that has just been inspected and is running well.At the ...
  A: there should be a small button at the bottom of the steering column just under the the dash. hold ...
1991 Legend Brakes lock up11/26/2002steve
  Q: My 91 Legend L sdn after stop and go traffic will have all 4 brakes lock up. The 1st time this ...
  A: 99% chance you need to readjust the rod for the master cyl. it should have a slight amount of ...
wheel noise.12/10/2001Jose Nazario
  Q: Another question. My lil's sister's '95 Mercury Tracer just started making a squealing/squeaking ...
  A: hey Jenn, the reason it stops making the noise is because of the friction that is created between ...
warped rotors.12/8/2001Jose Nazario
  Q: My 2000 Acura TL has warped rotors. The service depart. tells me this is a normal process that ...
  A: jenn, it happens, but it's NOT "Normal Process". i have to admit that the reason that rotors warp ...
Blown headlight12/7/2001Jose Nazario
  Q: I own a 1995 Acura Legend Sedan. Can you tell me how to replace the bulb in my headlight. I see two ...
  A: your bulbs are out.... don't touch the clips.... open the hood and look for the two screws holding ...
engine won't start12/2/2001Jose Nazario
  Q: What do you think could be wrong with my 1994 Acura Integra with 117,000 miles on it when the engine ...
  A: Kathy, Which Acura Dealership? in a "Try" to answer yourit's hard for me to sit hear and tell you ...
Accura Legeng 6cyl gas mileage.11/30/2001Jose Nazario
  Q: My son recently purchased a 1986 Acura Legend with a 6 cylinder motor. It was getting around 14 mpg ...
  A: a 2001 Rsx gets 28MPG in the city, your legend sounds like it's running pretty Good. as for the ...

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