# \#civic **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/civic/231.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [98 Civic LX Troubles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-civic-lx-troubles/201259)
**Author:** [@apbow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/apbow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-civic-lx-troubles/201259 "2025-08-04T00:32:32Z")
Recently I did my own replacement of the head gasket on my civic and after the repair It had started properly and was able to be driven, but I had misplaced a VC Bolt and wanted to get it shipped before driving it out. 9… --- ## [Strange noise from front end of civic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-noise-from-front-end-of-civic/200938)
**Author:** [@Brant.Langley\_177395](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brant.Langley_177395)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-noise-from-front-end-of-civic/200938 "2025-07-10T13:14:44Z")
Can you guys hels me figure out what is wrong with my 2012 civic? The front left of my car is making a crunching sound when I drive. The tire sounds like it’s rubbing against the fender but it’s not. Could it be a cv axl… --- ## [Oil on my engine is it a big problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-on-my-engine-is-it-a-big-problem/199649)
**Author:** [@Djcool1432008\_192823](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Djcool1432008_192823)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2025, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-on-my-engine-is-it-a-big-problem/199649 "2025-04-01T17:16:59Z")
I have recently been working on my car a lot more and was replacing the exhaust manifold when I noticed a jet black-like dry slime thing all over my transmission. I have been under my car and seen this stuff before just … --- ## [My car takes extra long to accelerate over 2500rpms in every gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-takes-extra-long-to-accelerate-over-2500rpms-in-every-gear/199077)
**Author:** [@Djcool1432008\_192823](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Djcool1432008_192823)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-takes-extra-long-to-accelerate-over-2500rpms-in-every-gear/199077 "2025-02-19T04:42:20Z")
Car: 1996 Honda Civic EX, d16y8 engine, manual transmission. Bone stock. Problem: When I am accelerating in any gear my car will take extra long to get over 2500 rpms, the higher the gear the longer it takes. But I ha… --- ## [Window wet/ trunk flooded](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-wet-trunk-flooded/198982)
**Author:** [@starsandboulevards\_192728](https://community.cartalk.com/u/starsandboulevards_192728)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/window-wet-trunk-flooded/198982 "2025-02-14T01:16:50Z")
Help. We’ve checked the plug in the trunk and the filter behind the glove box and i believe one other place that i can’t remember at the moment. The seals are an supposedly fine. Problem. My windshield is soaked. Spare… --- ## [I'm losing it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-losing-it/199061)
**Author:** [@Wisteria](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wisteria)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2025, 7:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/im-losing-it/199061 "2025-02-11T07:31:13Z")
I have a 2000 Honda Civic manual LX. I was told the ignition cylinder was bad. My key kept getting stuck and not coming out. So I replaced the entire unit in hopes that it would fix the issue. It did not. I was then told… --- ## [Knocking noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-noise/198383)
**Author:** [@That1foo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/That1foo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2024, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-noise/198383 "2024-12-15T20:25:10Z")
03 civic 1.7L. Knocking noise on cold start and when the car is warm while accelerating. It started with the belt squealing and getting louder on accelerating as well with the noise now. Not sure why it’s not letting me … --- ## [Borrowed license plate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/borrowed-license-plate/198077)
**Author:** [@DougieL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DougieL)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2024, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/borrowed-license-plate/198077 "2024-11-22T00:32:11Z")
Spouse managed to total her car, and it got sent to a recycler. Since then, we’ve gotten several bills from the state tollway for that license plate. Guess what? Someone pulled those plates and is using them to drive on … --- ## [Why doesn't my car's manual have a chart of maintenance vs. mileage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-doesnt-my-cars-manual-have-a-chart-of-maintenance-vs-mileage/110015)
**Author:** [@Toxcrusadr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toxcrusadr)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2024, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-doesnt-my-cars-manual-have-a-chart-of-maintenance-vs-mileage/110015 "2024-10-17T12:51:38Z")
I bought a 2015 Honda Civic EX last month. Now I’m an old school, change your own oil, keep a notebook in the glove compartment with dates and mileage of all maintenance done, kind of guy. I’ve owned a 78 Corolla, 90 M… --- ## [A/C Belt Fit for Honda Civic w/Different Engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-belt-fit-for-honda-civic-w-different-engine/195876)
**Author:** [@wsbsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wsbsmith)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-c-belt-fit-for-honda-civic-w-different-engine/195876 "2024-08-21T18:15:23Z")
Hey everyone, my son recently acquired a 1997 Honda Civic EX (coupe) that has a VTEC engine from a 2000 Civic SI. While this mismatch is apparently great for several reasons, it means that the belt that serves the A/C co… --- ## [Temporarily Fixing an Oil Pan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temporarily-fixing-an-oil-pan/194963)
**Author:** [@j.evon0096\_185270](https://community.cartalk.com/u/j.evon0096_185270)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2024, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temporarily-fixing-an-oil-pan/194963 "2024-05-26T21:20:18Z")
I don’t know how it happened but I saw my car in a puddle of oil today and found a hole the size of a quarter in the oil pan. Last time I drove it was a little over an hour on smooth freeways. It didn’t leak oil while … --- ## [How to find normal idle speed for Civic 8th gen?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-find-normal-idle-speed-for-civic-8th-gen/193884)
**Author:** [@Ray-O\_Vac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ray-O_Vac)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2024, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-find-normal-idle-speed-for-civic-8th-gen/193884 "2024-01-03T01:58:09Z")
My 2011 Civic LX (8th gen) has a 660-670rpm idle in Park, with no loads, warmed till radiator fan comes on. Have been searching the net for an hour and can’t find any definitive reference for normal warmed-up idle speed … --- ## [Smells like isopropyl alcohol](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smells-like-isopropyl-alcohol/52281)
**Author:** [@Tiyumba](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tiyumba)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2023, 11:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smells-like-isopropyl-alcohol/52281 "2023-11-03T11:44:46Z")
The inside of my car smells powerfully of isopropyl alcohol. I've never had any sort of alcohol in the car, with the exception of beer or wine as groceries which I keep in the trunk. I had a flat tire fixed last week.… --- ## [Vibration when picking up speed and at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-when-picking-up-speed-and-at-idle/192986)
**Author:** [@sahmeerm01\_186946](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sahmeerm01_186946)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration-when-picking-up-speed-and-at-idle/192986 "2023-10-09T19:28:48Z")
I have a 2019 Honda civic. I started to notice small vibration from the chassis as I pick up speed starting at about 40 mph and gets stronger as I move faster. I also have very strong idle vibration. The vibration stops … --- ## [Oil life indicator at 15% after oil change?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-life-indicator-at-15-after-oil-change/192124)
**Author:** [@JayZeeBee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JayZeeBee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2023, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-life-indicator-at-15-after-oil-change/192124 "2023-08-06T17:08:13Z")
I got my '08 Civic oil changed about 300 miles ago, and I just got the oil life 15% indication. Is this likely due to the indicator needing to be reset at the oil change, or does that happen automatically? --- ## [The 30,000/90,000 mile service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-30-000-90-000-mile-service/49556)
**Author:** [@pelimiedo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pelimiedo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-30-000-90-000-mile-service/49556 "2023-07-17T20:03:02Z")
I saw that the maintenance light on my car was coming on close to the 57,000 miles and I brought it to CarMax so they could check it, they said nothing was wrong, I think I need to make the oil change by 58,000. I have d… --- ## [Is this a normal noise at idle when AC is on?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-normal-noise-at-idle-when-ac-is-on/191352)
**Author:** [@JayZeeBee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JayZeeBee)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2023, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-normal-noise-at-idle-when-ac-is-on/191352 "2023-07-01T23:37:59Z")
Preface - I have anxiety specific to my car breaking down which makes it hard for me to tell the difference between “normal” car noises and those that are indicative of a problem. When my AC is on, periodically when my … --- ## [In need of opinions on "cold air intakes"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-need-of-opinions-on-cold-air-intakes/190781)
**Author:** [@eLixir979](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eLixir979)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2023, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/in-need-of-opinions-on-cold-air-intakes/190781 "2023-06-11T23:34:38Z")
I am the proud owner of a 2002 Honda Civic LX and I love working on my car. I have saved up some money recently and was looking at getting a cold air intake for my make and model. K and N make one that looks good, comes … --- ## [HELP! Rear tires making a metal dragging noise/ grinding. NEW BRAKES AND DRUMS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-rear-tires-making-a-metal-dragging-noise-grinding-new-brakes-and-drums/109038)
**Author:** [@Nemo8940](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nemo8940)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-rear-tires-making-a-metal-dragging-noise-grinding-new-brakes-and-drums/109038 "2023-05-17T22:04:33Z")
help! I have a 2010 honda civic LX. i have new brakes and drums on the car and the rear tires are making a grinding when I drive as well as when I brake. I changed the brakes and drums twice thinking they might be defec… --- ## [Manual car bucking when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-car-bucking-when-accelerating/190119)
**Author:** [@MuscleCamster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MuscleCamster)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-car-bucking-when-accelerating/190119 "2023-04-27T13:15:59Z")
I have a 2012 Honda Civic DX, manual transmission. When I try to accelerate fast after shifting into second gear, the car bucks very violently. I have already ran a couple of bottles of fuel injector cleaner through the … --- ## [Steering wheel stiff to turn after new rear tire and rear brakes/rotors?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-stiff-to-turn-after-new-rear-tire-and-rear-brakes-rotors/189676)
**Author:** [@Mac0908](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mac0908)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-stiff-to-turn-after-new-rear-tire-and-rear-brakes-rotors/189676 "2023-03-21T22:08:37Z")
2017 Honda Civic. Just had a flat at the driver side rear tire and it was unable to be patched. While I was replacing the tire I also opted for new rear brakes and rotors (rotors were warped). The car is at 57k miles and… --- ## [2018 Rio or 2013 civic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-rio-or-2013-civic/189035)
**Author:** [@Lionelofantwerp\_184057](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lionelofantwerp_184057)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2023, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-rio-or-2013-civic/189035 "2023-02-09T21:49:49Z")
Need something cheap and reliable that gets good gas mileage. Found a 2018 Kia Rio with 20k miles on it so it has some warranty left. It has a 1.6 L DGI with a six speed manual transmission also found a Honda Civic LX … --- ## [Help! Scrap or repair?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-scrap-or-repair/188196)
**Author:** [@sarahwilkins21\_183534](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sarahwilkins21_183534)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 1:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-scrap-or-repair/188196 "2023-01-03T01:53:23Z")
Our Honda Civic 2009 is currently sat on the forecourt of the local garage until we decide whether to spend money or scrap it! We’ve been told it needs a new radiator and coils which will cost around £950, but that they… --- ## [My car is hydroplaning too easily](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-is-hydroplaning-too-easily/187888)
**Author:** [@waxy1983\_183306](https://community.cartalk.com/u/waxy1983_183306)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2022, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-is-hydroplaning-too-easily/187888 "2022-12-17T00:22:46Z")
I know hydroplaning is always a risk in wet conditions, but even so my car hydroplanes too easily even though the tires are fully inflated and I try to drive in the tracks left by the car in front of me. I even had it ch… --- ## [Issues with my Honda Civic 2012](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-with-my-honda-civic-2012/187937)
**Author:** [@card51short51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/card51short51)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-with-my-honda-civic-2012/187937 "2022-12-15T23:29:40Z")
Hey guys I’ve woken up the last 2 days to my honda out of battery because the auto lock kept going on all night and drained the battery. Anyone know why this issue is happening? Seems like it keeps trying to auto lock u… --- ## [03 Civic Stalls/Starts For 1/2 Second While Running, Click Under Dash](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-civic-stalls-starts-for-1-2-second-while-running-click-under-dash/103107)
**Author:** [@Piracanto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Piracanto)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2022, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/03-civic-stalls-starts-for-1-2-second-while-running-click-under-dash/103107 "2022-12-15T23:06:34Z")
Car: Honda Civic 2003 EX, with 110,000 miles, Timing Belt replaced 2k miles ago. Manual Transmission. When: Issue surfaces only when the weather is over 70, on cold weather it doesn't do it. What: Starts normally, dr… --- ## [Radiator FULL, but reservoir nearly EMPTY after adding coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-full-but-reservoir-nearly-empty-after-adding-coolant/187859)
**Author:** [@JayZeeBee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JayZeeBee)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2022, 2:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-full-but-reservoir-nearly-empty-after-adding-coolant/187859 "2022-12-13T02:00:49Z")
I noticed recently the coolant reservoir was nearly empty in my 2008 Civic. Checked radiator, and could just see the coolant at the bottom of the neck, which I understand to be normal. Temp gauge reading normal. Thought… --- ## [Brake bleed screw size 2020 civic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-bleed-screw-size-2020-civic/187732)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2022, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-bleed-screw-size-2020-civic/187732 "2022-12-12T22:09:17Z")
Hi, I’m having difficulty bleeding brakes on a 2020 Honda civic EX. I can’t seem to match the bleed screw up to a size. I have the original bleed screws. It seems to be somewhere between a 10 mm and a 11 mm. I have trie… --- ## [Car stuttered/jerked for a bit... but then stopped. Trying to decide how to assess](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stuttered-jerked-for-a-bit-but-then-stopped-trying-to-decide-how-to-assess/187593)
**Author:** [@JayZeeBee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JayZeeBee)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stuttered-jerked-for-a-bit-but-then-stopped-trying-to-decide-how-to-assess/187593 "2022-11-28T14:52:41Z")
So driving 50 miles to t-day dinner yesterday, I got gas. Soon after engine gave a little stutter/jerk, then was ok. Did this every 5-10 miles. Didn’t seem to be any pattern, like when accelerating or braking. On the wa… --- ## [Charged for Unrequested Service at Mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charged-for-unrequested-service-at-mechanic/187234)
**Author:** [@nora.fergany\_182883](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nora.fergany_182883)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/charged-for-unrequested-service-at-mechanic/187234 "2022-11-14T21:36:56Z")
I bought my first car last year and just took it to get inspected. I was in a rush when I went to pick it up, so I just paid and left, but when I looked at the receipt, I saw that I was charged $14 to fill the washer flu… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/civic/231.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=civic)