Fuel and Emissions

Managed to go out for the test driving session for the
first time after replacing the radiator.

I don’t know what’s happening with the weather
over the last few years.....

Last year, we managed to do BBQ in late March early April
and then just wet weather to follow.

This year, we are still getting snow......


Any way back to the service.

For this NSX, I on purposely didn’t carry ...

Updated 29-03-2013 at 10:13 AM by Kaz-kzukNA1

Tags: o2 sensor, oxygen sensor

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Fuel and Emissions

At the time of annual service, I recommend the owner to
carry out the compression check.
This will at least confirm the condition of the upper part of
your engine and by building up the compression history,
you may be able to spot the sign of issue.

It will also help if you keep monitoring the fuel mileage
every time when you fill up your tank.





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Updated 08-03-2013 at 04:44 PM by Kaz-kzukNA1

Tags: compression check, ig coil cover, spark plug, th body, th butterfly, throttle body, throttle butterfly, valve clearance

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Engine/Tyre , Fuel and Emissions

Vacuum leak check of the cooling system.

Left it under vacuum for 45min and the needle didn’t move at all
so happy with the result.

Filled the system with Honda Type-2 coolant that is blue.
The manual says this Type 2 coolant is good for 5 years but
based on what I saw (small rust) on several WP, ...

Tags: air cleaner element, air filter, cooling sys, crank drive pulley, crank pulley, engine oil, vacuum fill, vacuum leak check

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Engine/Tyre , Cooling , Fuel and Emissions

Carried out the test driving session.

It was fairly cool so not too bad when driving with CCU setup at 32degC.
Will adjust the coolant level tomorrow morning.


Exercised the ABS several times until the ABS pump was activated
in order to pressurise the accumulator to the spec and
to adjust the fluid level afterwards.


Brake back to how it should be.


Although it is ...

Updated 24-09-2012 at 10:09 AM by Kaz-kzukNA1 (Revised blog category.)

Tags: abs, eacv, idle control, idle rpm

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Eng Refresh Stage 1 + LMA , Fuel and Emissions , ABS Original , Personal View/Self Talk

Before



This NSX is of early spec so it uses EACV with idle air port.

Therefore, when washing the TH butterfly, you need to aim the cleaning agent at
the specific place during ...

Tags: th body, th butterfly, throttle body, throttle butterfly

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Engine/Tyre , Fuel and Emissions