1990 Honda Civic Consumer Discussions

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Who Killed the CRX?

Written by: 1stpik on Jun 03, 2008 03:11 PM

It wasn't OPEC. Congress killed the CRX, and every other lightweight, fuel efficient car, by legislating airbags, ABS, side impact beams, and every other safety device they could think of. This coincided with an explosion in consumer buying power during the 1990s, which created a demand for more luxury features (meaning more weight), even on traditional ... Read More...

Older Civic Maintenance and Repair

1990 civic wont start

Written by: him7cky on Dec 14, 2007 06:07 PM

i have a 1990 honda civic. its an automatic with about 240,000 miles on it. it has always ran good but a few days ago it just wouldnt start. i went to the mall and a couple hours later when i went to start it, it would not fire. it cranks just fine. i checked the intake and it is clear. i grounded out the spark plugs and i am getting spark. i know im getting fuel because i can ... Read More...

How Long Can My Honda Civic Last??

Re: HOW MUCH LONGER CAN MY 1990 CIVIC LAST????? [tyrip]

Written by: shipo on Oct 26, 2007 01:43 PM

Based upon Used Oil Analysis (UOA) reports that are published on the http://www.bobistheoilguy.com web site, Havoline pretty much stands alone as the best non-Synthetic oil currently on the market. If you want to go the Synthetic route, Mobil 1 0W-30 or German made Castrol Syntec 0W-30 is a good place to start. As for air and oil filters, just go with quality ... Read More...

2008 Honda Civic

Hyundai is comp again 2...

Written by: mrcellus on Sep 14, 2007 02:06 PM

I knew I was posting under the Honda Civic but I was responding to a earlier post. Now, I have no beef, chicken, ham etc with any car makes/models I was expressing really how far Hyundai has come and knowing they have been here for awhile-improving. As said before I like Mazdas, Hondas, Acuras, etc.. but I can't own them all. The number of sells with Hyundai means little ... Read More...

North American Civic vs European Civic

Re: North American Civic vs European Civic [eldaino]

Written by: nicemandan on Jul 08, 2007 09:00 AM

The biggest difference is the attention to detail. I just moved to Canada and while in the UK I had the civic type-s, wonderful car. The dagger shaped door handles, the triangular exhaust pipes mirrored by the triangular lights at the front, the dash that sweeps around you like a jet fighter, the white stitching on black leather and the Honda badge behind glass ... Read More...

Older Civic Maintenance and Repair

Re: 1990 Honda Civic stalling and radio ... related? [kiawah]

Written by: wsustudent on May 03, 2007 05:41 AM

I agree with kiawah, especially if you are able to get the car restarted it sounds like the alternator is still kicking out and keeping your battery charged, otherwise you would not be restarting the car. Another thing to check other than what was mentioned would be to check your main ground running from your battery to the frame. If that loosens it can cause this ... Read More...

Re: 1990 Honda Civic stalling and radio ... related? [laylabinnur]

Written by: kiawah on May 03, 2007 04:13 AM

Suspect basic electrical problem (corrosion or bad main fuse link/cable, ignition key switch going bad, battery, etc) Read More...

1990 Honda Civic stalling and radio ... related?

Written by: laylabinnur on May 02, 2007 10:52 PM

We've got a 1990 Honda civic that's run like a charm until, suddenly the radio/cassette deck stopped working, just dead, then a couple of days later the car started stalling in the middle of drives. We've had it towed three times into varying repair shops: two had no idea what was wrong, one claimed a loose screw ... but many $$ later, no radio, still stalling. Surely ... Read More...

Honda Civic 2006-2007 Issues

Honda Quality????

Written by: dano100 on Mar 05, 2007 08:09 AM

Like many on this forum, I believe Honda quality is slipping compared to what it used to be. I still feel they make the best engines in the world for mass produced cars but many of their other components are failing at an alarming rate. I have owned many Hondas over the years and can attest to this fact. Here's my list of cars and major problems (not incl. wear and tear ... Read More...

Honda Civic Basic Maintenance Questions

Re: probably not [targettuning]

Written by: jmorrisonsells on Dec 29, 2006 06:54 AM

Yeah I had the serpentine belt replaced on my 99 saturn and the belt was like 70 and the replacement was courtesy of a freind.... I have had a civic before 1990 hatchback (still going strong with 200K)and it has had only the timing belt replaced (400 or so) and the radiator. Love Hondas...they are reliable. Read More...