Miscellaneous 

Why is my Honda engine knocking?

Joe Ford

Why is my Honda engine knocking?

Bad spark plugs are the most common cause of engine knocking. However, using the wrong plugs could also be a problem. Using the Wrong Fuel — Most engines are designed to run on regular octane gasoline. However, if your vehicle is designed to make a lot of power you might need to use high-octane gasoline.

Why does my four wheeler make a ticking noise?

The ticking is from your timing chain being loose. The chain is either stretched or the tensioner is stuck or possibly bad. The ticking is from your timing chain being loose. The chain is either stretched or the tensioner is stuck or possibly bad.

What causes a Honda Civic head gasket to fail?

While there are many reasons that your Civic’s head gasket can fail, the most common ones have to do with the cooling system causing the engine to overheat. Low Engine Coolant – If there is not enough coolant to properly cool the engine, it’ll overheat and blow the head gasket.

Why does my Honda Civic have no compression?

Performing a vacuum leak test. No compression means the air/fuel ratio is non-existent in the engine. When an engine loses compression, the primary reason is a failed head gasket. Sometimes you can have a bad day and deal with a burned valve, which can lead to an engine rebuild.

What are the symptoms of a blown head gasket in a Honda?

Fortunately, the common symptoms of a blown head gasket in a Honda Civic, or any Honda for that matter, are usually the same for any vehicle: Constantly needing to top up the radiator with water or coolant Cloud of exhaust fumes when idling, or white smoke coming from exhaust Coolant clearly leaking onto the ground beneath the head gasket

What to do if spark plug on Honda Civic is not working?

Do this for each spark plug, if the spark is yellow or non-existent change the plug. For the distributor, mark its position on the head and remove it. Check the cap for any cracks, verify the pick-up coil is a safe distance from the shaft, and check the ohm readings on the ignition coil.