I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions on good reading material that cover the basics of Hondas. I've pretty much got everything down (I think), but before I start tinkering with my Accord, I'd rather have a decent understanding of what I'm doing and how it's going to affect my cars performance, durability, and over all quality. I've searched, but only a couple archived threads came up, and I'm not really concerned about specific components / brands of parts for the car. I'd specifically like to learn about suspension, fuel, and electronics (ecu / obd1&2), because those are pretty much my only hazy areas. Thanks

 

hmmm..

*checks sig*

 

i have honda/acura performance handbook. pretty good book imo. covers fuel, suspension and much more, even valve tech. i recommend it

 

LOL, Don't think I haven't read the basic guide to Accords like, 40 times... It's just not clear to me yet... I dunno... Whered you pick that up at fast88std?

 

Barnes and Noble sells it

 

cant hurt to pick up a chiltons or haynes manual as well

 

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I have the same thing and it seems pretty in depth when it comes to what malfunctions a lot in the Honda family of cars, i also have a Haynes manual and the Honda service book just in case, although i paid like 30 bucks for the Honda book, i dont really use it yet...

 

If you want free information about your car then I recomend that you check out your local library. Some public librarys have Alldata on their computers. Alldata is a software that all dealerships and automotive service shops use to repair cars and the software is updated montly so information is always up to date.

 

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Not a bad book. more help for civis and tegs, though. Does have some nice ideas for H22, but some incorrect info as well. A good read. I would get a Helms or at least a Haynes if you don't already.

Then, use the search function. It will show you more than those books about practical apps. and it is FREE!

 

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WTF you talking about. You are only 17. Get yourself a service manual. everything explained along with flowcharts and such.

I have been a tech for 5 years ASE certified and still learning everyday.

fs

 

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Helms&gt; chiltons&gt;haynes. Helms is teh winn4r