Alright so, I'm just looking for suggestions on things I should look over or check on before I drive from Iowa to Orlando FL (about a 21 hour drive). The furthest I've driven it so far is about 4 hours, it's not really doing anything bad but I'm new to the Honda world, are there typical things to be aware of? I've listed car info below, the only weird things I've noticed are idling kind of rough, it revs up and down slightly while idleing, occasionally it seems like it loses power (loose ground), like all the lights go dim, headlights go dim, everything electrical, but then randomly everything comes back on?

That's about it though, thanks! I've got about 4 weeks to prep the little guy ha ha! I might make a thread to document the trip, it should be interesting with no stereo...

1991 HONDA CIVIC ED
B18A1 SWAP
143XXX MILES


Thanks a ton, I would have lit my first hatch on fire if I didn't have Honda-Tech ha ha!!

 

there is nothing special to check on hondas for long trips... anything you should check before long trips on one car is the same for the next...

fluids
oils
lights
tires
gas (lol duh)
and if u want have ur local auto parts store check the battery and alt

and make sure u got munchies, bottled water, and a NOS or 2 lol

 

id do the usual,like change the oil/filter, clean air filter,check all belts/hoses, and fix the current problems. also take a set of basic tools and duct tape/elect tape/jb-quick, and some coolant

 

x2 on the coolant. I've run into that problem once or twice...

 

x 10 hundred

 

yes those too... forgot about the belts and hoses...

 

how about doing a tune up, a major tune up before you go. don't forget the brakes.

 

dont hurt to crawl under it and look for leaks/loose bolts, im also planning a long trip(only 4 hrs each way) but to me its far

 

What is the color scheme with the red and black called for this hatch?

 

ya im wondering if my 91 crx "Frankenstein back to normal" car will make it from california to montana and back. about 1100 miles each way.

 

gl I am might be goin cross country in my 88 hatch I am replacing any old parts or questionable parts and bring spares I would rather spend more now then having to pay someone else or tow etc. Also bring basic tools, tire plugs, etc gl

 

get your alternator checked

 

Pretty much all the above. I like to have a decent set of tools in both my crx and my ek coupe. Also I opt to go with a regular style Jack compared to the stock ones.

Ice chest in the passenger seat (if your driving solo).

 

Id say say a good socket/tool set, spare tire, and good jack for starters. A gallon of gas station drinking water couldn't hurt either. But yeah, pretty much all of the above and you should be fine! A good collection of CDs or a freshly compiled Ipod would be great, or at the very least make sure your radio antenea (sp?) is working great! Good luck on your trip!

 

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pretty car, but must check all relevant thing which posted by other, i would like to share one video on one good online dealer, from which i took my 2005 Honda Pilot i hope u will get more option from him

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIKSfM48Tkg

 

just check the usuals oil,tranny fluid,coolant,also make sure your suspension is all tight.

 

You are the king.

 

Ha ha ha... some good stuff in there! Thanks, yeah I was just curious if anyone had run into anything, but good to know everything should be pretty dependable. I'll have a shop run over it and let me know what they recommend. I'll do the work myself but nice to have a trained set of eyes on it. Any ideas on the current rough idle issue? Thanks a TON dudes, I'll get a thread up of the trip when i leave, a testiment to dependable Honda hatchies!

 

the rough idle is most likely a vacuum leak you have somewhere, check all your vacuum hoses for cracks and wear. If there is a leak it will cause it to idle rough, or up and down. Also check the hole on your intake tube to make sure thats plugged with the line that comes out of your valve cover.

 

this is a good thread! i am planning a trip from portland, OR to reno then from reno phoenix then back to portland in august. not to thread jack, but is there anything to be concerned about making a lot trip on a recently rebuilt engine and trans? obviously it'll be broken in first... lol

 

Ahhhh, I'll try that. I had it taped up but maybe it's not tight enough. I just have a small air filter on the valve cover. Maybe plug it with cork or something?

 

Ha ha, it's not thread jacking if it's relevant and informational questions, best of luck to ya and let me know if you come up with anything!

 

I like to bring a spare distributor, just because I've had ignitors and coils quit on me just driving to work. Can't imagine getting stuck in the middle of nowhere with a dead distributor..

 

if ur due for a timing belt/waterpump/tensioner. now would be a good time.