# \#integra **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/integra/450.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Performance of a 5yr, Long Life, Coolant by Peak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/performance-of-a-5yr-long-life-coolant-by-peak/184419)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/performance-of-a-5yr-long-life-coolant-by-peak/184419 "2022-06-14T20:42:31Z")
The long life coolant of 5yr xxxxxx miles was used in my car. I typically change it by 4 yr. Last time I left it for 5yrs and 15-20k miles. When I changed, it was lighter in color than I expected. After pouring it bac… --- ## [Looking for CV axle rebuilders in the West cost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-cv-axle-rebuilders-in-the-west-cost/184418)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2022, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/looking-for-cv-axle-rebuilders-in-the-west-cost/184418 "2022-06-04T21:04:11Z")
I searched online and ebay - could not find cv axle re builders in the area. Wondering if any of you might point me in the right direction? --- ## [Carbon build up on Valves? Prevention? Treatment? How often to change oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carbon-build-up-on-valves-prevention-treatment-how-often-to-change-oil/175779)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2022, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/carbon-build-up-on-valves-prevention-treatment-how-often-to-change-oil/175779 "2022-02-22T15:35:11Z")
Many yrs ago, Car Talk Radio show said change oil every 4k - then we were using regular oil (not Full Syn). So since I moved to Full Syn, I started doing it every 5k despite Mobil 1 tells me to do every 7k. Oil gets dar… --- ## [Car stalls while mostly cruising and won't start for ten minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-while-mostly-cruising-and-wont-start-for-ten-minutes/180385)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2021, 4:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stalls-while-mostly-cruising-and-wont-start-for-ten-minutes/180385 "2021-11-18T04:11:11Z")
My 1999 integra with under 150k started stalling while mostly at stop sign or cruising towards one and won’t start for ten minutes or so. One time when it happened, I was on 35mph road but I do not remember if I released… --- ## [Viper Engine immobilizer alarm Vs a Kill switch?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/viper-engine-immobilizer-alarm-vs-a-kill-switch/178405)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2021, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/viper-engine-immobilizer-alarm-vs-a-kill-switch/178405 "2021-08-01T17:56:35Z")
I am considering installing a Viper Engine immobilizer alarm or Kill/cut off switch. Any thoughts or other suggestions other than a tracking device. Thank you Update: Tracking device --- ## [Lack of Vapor from Gas cap + P1457 + P0171: Likely suspects?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lack-of-vapor-from-gas-cap-p1457-p0171-likely-suspects/177009)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2021, 5:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lack-of-vapor-from-gas-cap-p1457-p0171-likely-suspects/177009 "2021-05-30T05:33:32Z")
Symptoms: When I open the gas cap, not much vapor is trying to escape anymore (lack of the usual sound) P1457 → EVAP Control Sys Leak (Canister side) High LTFT could throw P0171 From the shop’s last diagnosis, purge s… --- ## [Are the Cap/Rotor still good?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-the-cap-rotor-still-good/175532)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2021, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-the-cap-rotor-still-good/175532 "2021-04-18T03:27:30Z")
I changed the original one at 100k with Honda part. Are these good with 44k miles on it? --- ## [What causes PCV fails quickly?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-pcv-fails-quickly/175479)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-causes-pcv-fails-quickly/175479 "2021-03-08T01:05:21Z")
Why PCV valve keeps failing? The last one is a week old - its an Acura part. This can also cause high NO. Mobile 1 5W30 has been there for 3k miles. Its brownish (dark side) but appears very thin/fluid. So this and ga… --- ## [Clicking sound on right front wheel when the car is in motion only](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-sound-on-right-front-wheel-when-the-car-is-in-motion-only/89360)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2020, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clicking-sound-on-right-front-wheel-when-the-car-is-in-motion-only/89360 "2020-10-10T20:34:58Z")
1987 model with 160k Had the two tires changed a week ago - all was fine. Then developed this clicking sound when the car is moving forward. After it first made this noise, it stopped on its own for three days - now … --- ## ["tik", "tik" sound soon after (don't have to be cold start) starting the car and goes away?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tik-tik-sound-soon-after-dont-have-to-be-cold-start-starting-the-car-and-goes-away/169063)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tik-tik-sound-soon-after-dont-have-to-be-cold-start-starting-the-car-and-goes-away/169063 "2020-10-04T03:58:19Z")
I am hearing this sound but goes away making it difficult to troubleshoot. “tik”, “tik” … There might a vibration inside the engine compartment at the time. Doesn’t have to be a cold start. It happens at idle or low sp… --- ## [My Integra Story and a cost analysis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-integra-story-and-a-cost-analysis/170349)
**Author:** [@christopher\_171003](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christopher_171003)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2020, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-integra-story-and-a-cost-analysis/170349 "2020-09-25T21:20:19Z")
I bought my 1999 Integra in 2006 with 106,000 miles. 5 speed, good solid clutch, ran well. Over the years I replaced or repaired it as needed. Three years ago I replaced the fuel lines, brake lines, all shocks and str… --- ## [Driving 20yr Honda for 450 mile trip?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-20yr-honda-for-450-mile-trip/168436)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2020, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-20yr-honda-for-450-mile-trip/168436 "2020-08-09T23:05:15Z")
99 Acura Integra with 140k. I am wondering if its a good idea to drive say 450 mile trip (one way)? Of course I will stop for coffee. The question came in my mind because I hold the opinion that after a similar trip on… --- ## [Refrigerant?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/refrigerant/168391)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2020, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/refrigerant/168391 "2020-08-09T02:45:24Z")
Everything works but it appears not cool enough. My partner tells me that fan speed is increased to max compared to what we used to do. Its a 99 Acura Integra with 140k. We never did anything to it. Several yrs back I… --- ## [Kill switch wires, which one(s) to cut?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kill-switch-wires-which-one-s-to-cut/167534)
**Author:** [@rb12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rb12)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2020, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kill-switch-wires-which-one-s-to-cut/167534 "2020-07-21T16:12:20Z")
1996 Integra LS I’m trying to install a kill switch via fuel pump wires by splicing the wire and adding a switch in between. I used a multimeter to identify the correct wire to cut, but there are 2 wires instead of just… --- ## [My Car is haunted! Car's antenna mast keeps running even when the car is off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-is-haunted-cars-antenna-mast-keeps-running-even-when-the-car-is-off/72013)
**Author:** [@MichelleZandonatti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichelleZandonatti)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2020, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-is-haunted-cars-antenna-mast-keeps-running-even-when-the-car-is-off/72013 "2020-07-06T18:54:56Z")
Today I noticed that my antenna mast on my 1990 Integra was cycling up and down non stop. Turned off the radio and it kept going. Turned off ignition and it just started up again after a few moments. The radio lights … --- ## [Oil on Dipstick is very watery and smells of gas!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-on-dipstick-is-very-watery-and-smells-of-gas/124629)
**Author:** [@Carlito\_Cupeles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carlito_Cupeles)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 6:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-on-dipstick-is-very-watery-and-smells-of-gas/124629 "2019-07-06T06:15:46Z")
Hey car family I recently picked up an all original 1999 Acura Integra. I noticed the oil to be very watery and have a smell of fuel. I quickly changed the oil, spark plugs, fuel filter, injectors and oil filter. Whe… --- ## [Kill Switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kill-switch/134194)
**Author:** [@Vincent\_Pham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vincent_Pham)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2019, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kill-switch/134194 "2019-02-10T20:55:38Z")
Hello, I need some help with my Acura Integra. The previous owner was my cousin, who has sadly passed away recently. Before he passed away, he had given me the car. However, the problem my family and I face, is that t… --- ## [Tranny oil change when hot!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tranny-oil-change-when-hot/124685)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 5:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tranny-oil-change-when-hot/124685 "2018-09-11T05:30:45Z")
Acura Integra’s won;t have an external Tranny filter - just drip and refill every 2 years. I have been doing it first thing in the morning partly concerned about being burned by a hot engine. Today, I did it after a 20m… --- ## [PS Fluid leaks on left turn intermittenetly!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ps-fluid-leaks-on-left-turn-intermittenetly/122816)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2018, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ps-fluid-leaks-on-left-turn-intermittenetly/122816 "2018-09-05T01:01:03Z")
1987 Acura Integra w/176k There is a PS Fluid leak - it doesn’t leak all the time - then it pours oil on the ground as if you are pouring from a bottle - not a lot but … There was a lot of leak when jacked it up in en… --- ## [Driving with bent valves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-with-bent-valves/118298)
**Author:** [@Areti](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Areti)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2018, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-with-bent-valves/118298 "2018-06-05T12:05:34Z")
Dear Car Talk: I have a 2001 Acura Integra LS Coupe. 4 years ago, my timing belt broke. I wasn’t aware that replacing the timing belt was a preventative maintenance issue and the belt broke on me just as I hit 105,000 m… --- ## [1996 Acura Integra - shifting problem, axle click and a clunk....?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-acura-integra-shifting-problem-axle-click-and-a-clunk/111798)
**Author:** [@MarkyMayhem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkyMayhem)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2018, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-acura-integra-shifting-problem-axle-click-and-a-clunk/111798 "2018-01-31T18:28:03Z")
Hello All! I am the owner of a 1996 "Dad"Tegra, 4 door auto with 159k miles. Bought it from a friend and brought it back to life, I got some help from the group here when getting her on the road. 1st issue - major ove… --- ## [Why Fuel Injectors leak - failed O-ring replacement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-fuel-injectors-leak-failed-o-ring-replacement/111591)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2018, 11:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-fuel-injectors-leak-failed-o-ring-replacement/111591 "2018-01-23T11:36:29Z")
An experienced Acura repair shop told me to replace the Injectors knowing there is leak. We (a friend) tried changing the O-rings etc, bought from Acura but no luck - it worked for a very short time. Actually only one … --- ## [Remanufactured Fuel Injectors - a good choice?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remanufactured-fuel-injectors-a-good-choice/111553)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2018, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remanufactured-fuel-injectors-a-good-choice/111553 "2018-01-23T03:30:15Z")
Are re-manufactured Fuel Injectors - a good choice? I see some on eBay - the seller has good reviews In general, do people have good success? I tried changing the O-rings, from Acura, etc but no luck - it worked for a… --- ## [Radiator brand and place to buy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-brand-and-place-to-buy/110302)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2017, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-brand-and-place-to-buy/110302 "2017-12-23T00:37:41Z")
My vintage radiator started leaking - it is the original from Acura been deployed for 30yrs. On another car, I got one from O’reilly and was defective - didn’t last long and had to use their lifetime warranty - pay mech… --- ## [Is a 1990 and 1991 acura integra the same parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-1990-and-1991-acura-integra-the-same-parts/110296)
**Author:** [@April\_Reed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/April_Reed)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2017, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-1990-and-1991-acura-integra-the-same-parts/110296 "2017-12-14T03:02:32Z")
Can a motor and trans from a 1991 acura integra work in a 1990 acura integra --- ## [Power Steering "groan" question - pressure hose leak / replaced - now rack noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-groan-question-pressure-hose-leak-replaced-now-rack-noise/108342)
**Author:** [@MarkyMayhem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkyMayhem)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2017, 3:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-groan-question-pressure-hose-leak-replaced-now-rack-noise/108342 "2017-10-05T03:55:31Z")
Hey all, Mark again. 1996 Acura Integra I’ve been fixing up a bit. Just got the suspension sorted, assorted noises and clunks repaired / ignore\[able\] running great… but… Car had a BAD power steering leak, tracked to t… --- ## [1996 Integra - driver side squeal, broken wheel stud, suspension](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-integra-driver-side-squeal-broken-wheel-stud-suspension/108075)
**Author:** [@MarkyMayhem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkyMayhem)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2017, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-integra-driver-side-squeal-broken-wheel-stud-suspension/108075 "2017-09-29T02:17:19Z")
First - Been doing plenty of research and search. 1996 4 door auto “Dad” version Teg. 154k miles. Sat for over a year. I rebuilt the ignition / dizzy with some civic yard bits, got it out of my buddies garage, and am… --- ## [Acura Integra - distributor ?, no start (SOLVED)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-integra-distributor-no-start-solved/107487)
**Author:** [@MarkyMayhem](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkyMayhem)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2017, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acura-integra-distributor-no-start-solved/107487 "2017-09-11T17:40:56Z")
Hello car talk forum. Several months ago a friend offered to see me his old 1996 Acura 4 door automatic 265,xxx miles on the cheap. After inspection showed bad AC & a going upper ball joint - easy fixes - I began check… --- ## [80s Honda giving PGM-FI constantly red](https://community.cartalk.com/t/80s-honda-giving-pgm-fi-constantly-red/100729)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2017, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/80s-honda-giving-pgm-fi-constantly-red/100729 "2017-08-06T19:49:00Z")
1980s Acura Integra PGM-FI turns red on the dash and constantly stays on red till engine turned off. It comes on red after exactly same amount of driving daily. Separately FI is leaking gas and will be repaired tomorr… --- ## ["Possible" Head gasket issue...to seal or not to seal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-head-gasket-issue-to-seal-or-not-to-seal/95826)
**Author:** [@MichelleZ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichelleZ)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2016, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/possible-head-gasket-issue-to-seal-or-not-to-seal/95826 "2016-11-23T03:09:31Z")
It's been a while since I've posted, as I primarily do so only when my beloved (for over 26 years now) 1990 Acura Integra has issues come up that are economically repairable. Now, those ugly/disheartening words, "Head ga… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/integra/450.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=integra)