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92 accord ex intermittent sputtering around 30 mpg

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Old Feb 27, 2021 | 11:11 PM
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Default 92 accord ex intermittent sputtering around 30 mpg

Been driving it for 8 months with this problem.
I have noticed it 99% of time it does it around 30 mpg, just as I ease of the gas to stay within the speed limit. But random.
Rarely happens on the freeway. Maybe 2 times. Consistently around 30 35 mpg.
I have a new oxygen sensor to be put in.
Im close to just putting it in the shop to fix, but concerned about cost to diagnose intermittent problem. Or what I should look for in a mechanic that could tackle this with confidence.

Thoughts would be appreciated.

The previous work we have done in in the following thread:
https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-accord-1990-2002-2/code-43-intermittent-cel-sputtering-intermittently-3350771/
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Old Feb 28, 2021 | 06:15 AM
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Default Re: 92 accord ex intermittent sputtering around 30 mpg

A few questions and thoughts:

1 - What do you have the spark plug gap set to? You might want to bring the gap down a bit in case it's a weak spark system
2 - You changed the distributor cap, but could the coil be weak?
3 - Could the injectors need cleaning, perhaps they are a little fouled up?
4 - Have you tried a higher grade of fuel to see if it goes away?
5 - have you checked the timing to see if it could be off a bit? In your year, you can adjust it.

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Old Feb 28, 2021 | 11:01 AM
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Default Re: 92 accord ex intermittent sputtering around 30 mpg

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Thanks for the reply.
no I have not done those things. My friend was doing the work for me, but he's not able anymore. I do not have the place, tools, or knowledge to do it.
I Ant to have some ideas when I talk to a mechanic about it.
What kind of time could this take to find in a shop?? I have no ides, it would know if I'm being taken advantage of.
thanks so much for you help.

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