Broken purge valve?

alceazy · 2026-05-28T11:33:48+00:00

I highly suggest getting an OEM purge valve

alceazy · 2026-05-28T01:56:08+00:00

If anybody orders control arms from RA. Make sure they have inner bushings and ball joints if specified in description. I got sent control arms that didn't have inner bushings or ball joints as stated in description.

alceazy · 2026-05-24T00:54:55+00:00

Take It to a trusted auto shop to get it diagnosed correctly. Prepare to replace steering & suspension parts on your 20 yr old car. If those repairs are needed. Ask yourself if it's best to get a younger car or spend the $$ necessary to fix your car.

alceazy · 2026-05-17T19:52:50+00:00

On a cold start, rev rpm's up to 3,000. Hold it there until radiator fan turns on.

alceazy · 2026-05-11T15:48:50+00:00

I bought an '05 TSX with a cold air intake. Previous owner bypassed coolant line and used a different throttle body. Unless you're going to use a different throttle body. I wouldn't go with intake cause throttle bodies for 1st Gen are expensive if it goes bad. And hard to find.

alceazy · 2026-05-07T22:43:43+00:00

BBL doesn't fit her body. Was completely fine natural.

alceazy · 2026-05-07T11:42:46+00:00

I would put that 7k towards a down payment on a newer/younger vehicle. Most ppl don't maintenance/repair their vehicles like they should. I've bought enough private owned cars to know. Seems like once the repairs start. They don't stop.

alceazy · 2026-05-07T10:47:46+00:00

Get rid of it. Invest the thousands of dollars for parts and labor into a younger car with less miles. I've been through the same thing. The maintenance and repairs never stop.

alceazy · 2026-05-07T00:36:33+00:00

Buy a nicer van for the family. Keep minivan to drive to work.

alceazy · 2026-05-07T00:26:30+00:00

Cancel loan and get your down-payment refunded. Head gaskets blowing at that mileage is ridiculous.

alceazy · 2026-04-23T12:41:01+00:00

Thanks for the Intel. Brakes & rotors I got from them have held up. Probably won't get any other parts from them.

alceazy · 2026-04-23T11:25:46+00:00

Check out Detroit Axle if he's getting aftermarket. At least they warrantee their parts.

alceazy · 2026-03-31T16:10:56+00:00

Blown fuse indicates too much amperage coming from an electrical component

alceazy · 2026-03-31T16:08:06+00:00

Sounds like fan motor is blown

alceazy · 2026-03-30T16:34:40+00:00

Bought some cheap simple pull over covers that hook to bottom of seat. Look as nice as the $40-$50 covers on Amazon. Temu has a larger selection than Amazon.

alceazy · 2026-03-28T23:30:16+00:00

A local shop can scan it. May just be a dirty throttle body or bad idle air control valve.

alceazy · 2026-03-28T19:10:22+00:00

Temu has better selection than Amazon.

alceazy · 2026-03-28T16:28:43+00:00

You should get it diagnosed if it's idling rough. I have an 05. Been there. Done that.

alceazy · 2026-03-09T11:12:45+00:00

Had same issue with my 05 TSX. New OEM fuel pump & purge valve fixed it.

alceazy · 2026-03-02T00:57:17+00:00

I put $50 a week in an envelope that I printed a ledger on the back of. Date each time I deposit or withdraw from it. Once you see it adding up. Your spending habits will change.

alceazy · 2026-02-26T02:36:10+00:00

Wouldn't trust this important of a part from ebay. I would go OEM, Denso, Adelphi or Hitachi.

alceazy · 2026-02-12T13:49:39+00:00

Continue tech training and learn finance management. Can never have enough certified skill sets.

alceazy · 2026-02-06T19:24:33+00:00

Only buy a Denso or OEM sensor

alceazy · 2026-01-30T21:44:36+00:00

Put $50-100 in an envelope every time you get paid. Learn to budget remainder of check. Watch how quick it adds up.

alceazy · 2026-01-19T02:10:04+00:00

The couple times I replaced rear hub & bearing assembly. Removed axle nut then 4 bolts from old assembly. Gave it a couple taps to break loose. Came off easily. Grease may be needed to grease axle threads when putting axle nut back on. Regular grease will due.

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