I'll be going on a fairly large trip shortly, and was wondering what all I should check out on my 92 civic cx in order to make sure everything goes smoothly.

thanks for any input

 

tune up, flush radiator, and check to see if your clutch is still condition

 

I'd check all this.

-Coolant Level
-Spark Plugs
-Spark Plug Wires
-Cap/Rotor
-Brake fluid/Overall quality of brake pads.
-Oil level (I'd probably change it before you left)
-Air Filter
-Headlight/Tail light bulbs (don't wanna be left in the dark)
-A small set of tools is a MUST regardless if it's a long roadtrip or not.
-Spare Tire with jack.

I can't think of anything else. However, if you can afford it I'd bring along an extra distributor too, and also a timing light too. You'd be surprised how easy these are to change and how easily they can go out. (My brothers in his DA9 went out yesterday, easy fix).

I'm probably forgetting something, so everyone please feel free to chime in.

 

how would you check to see if your clutch is still in good condition..

 

is the clutch slipping or does it still grab good.

 

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That. Or, remove it and visually inspect it. Do you know how long the clutch has been on the car?

 

coolant, tune up, oil change, check brakes, new tires or check pressure, bring a set of tools

 

its the original clutch, car has 118,000 miles on it, would a dying clutch perhaps emmit a slight burning smell, on my last trip I noticed that when I was going up really long steep hills, I thought I could smell a really faint burning smell, but wasn't sure what it was, I thought I might have accidently got oil on something and so it was burning off...not to sure about that.

 

I would definitely replace the clutch if it's the original clutch on the car. That is one thing that you don't want to go out on you if your going somewhere that doesn't have a high population density. Also, just don't get it replaced for the trip get it replaced because it gets heavily utilized every where you go.

 

Dang, I don't know if I'll be able to get it replaced, I just moved out of the dorms into an apartment, and with rent, insurance and college tuition still to pay off, I really can't afford to replace the clutch

 

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You have to weigh out your options in this situation and this is all hypothetical.

Let's say you're on the road, on your trip and your clutch goes out. You'll have to have the car towed to a shop (towing is never cheap, unless you have AAA or something to that extent) and then be forced to pay whatever the shop charges. I would recommend getting it replaced before you leave, or if you have friends that can do it have them do it for you.

 

Oh, I also forgot to add.. Check to see if your car is throwing any CELs before you leave also.

 

i just recently did the same thing in my si and these are the things that i changed and checked for before going

1. changed oil
2. flushed radiator and changed thermostat
3. Changed spark plugs
4. Checked transmission for oil level
5. Made sure i had no coolant leaks
6. Made sure i had a spare tire, jack, and tire iron in the trunk

 

i know this is uncommon...but i always worry about that damn alternator going out....haven't had the problem yet....but it could happen...

i think Dizzy is proboly the #1 problem i would think....and or overheating

 

Modified by CardDealer at 2:18 PM 11/16/2006

 

i'd say doing your tune up would cover a lot of the areas. look in your owners manual for what they suggest to do for your tuneups

 

Alright, looks like I may be attempting to change my clutch myself this weekend..