dm1usn

Newbie here. Just wanted to say thanks to the folks behind this site and the ones who post.
Just bought a 1997 2.2 CL with 161k on it. Was looking for a Civic or Accord to use as a comute-mobile. The CL is an auto trans (hate to sit in Atlanta traffic with my foot on the clutch for an hour), and has the premium package (love the leather).
After gettin it home I noticed the transmission shifted a little rough. I went online and discovered this website and found out that is normal. Next day I took it to NTB and had an alignment and had all the fluids checked. They all needed to be replaced. Couldn't believe what they wanted to charge for it, so I am doin it meself. Changed the oil and filter, then the transmission fluid and the trans worked a little smoother. Next came the air filter, pcv valve and spark plugs. Followed by a cooling system flush. Next up will be the brake fluid, pwr steering fluid and ABS.
The car is stock and I'm lovin' it so far. About 3 days afer I got it the check engine light came on but it ran fine. Once again I logged on and a search told me it was probably the secondary o2 sensor and to go to AutoZone for the free check. The guy at AutoZone couldn't find the computer hookup and my owner's manual is missing the first 46 pages and however many after 127. Anyway, back home and log on and search and find out it is under the ash tray. Go back and get it checked and sure enough, secondary o2. Bought one and a socket and it came out on the first good tug. It was the wiring that was a pain.
Other things I've seen on here I'll be working on soon are polishing the headlights, getting the remote fob to work and silicon on the drivers window track to speed it up.

This site has saved me much money, time, money, aggravation and money. I can't thank you enough.

teh CL

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ya...we're good

97BlackAckCL

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And welcome

CLScotty97

Sounds like your ontop of things... CL's in good hands

btw... < --- wtf! is this

teh CL

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agranado

welcome

hoss

Any mods planned after the matinence?

Jonniwatts

Welcome

subbuzz

i'm touched,we try...
now use the $$$ you saved for mods....

NitiNiteZ

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use the $$$ u saved for a new tranny soon! if it wasn't replaced already...

dm1usn

At the present time, no mods planned. My $$$ is going to keep my wife's 1999 Astro van and my about-to-enter-college daughter's 2001 Civic running and pay for her college and the mortgage company and keep the credit card companies in business. I figure the 70 mile a day commute will rack up the miles quick enough that the tranny will need replacing before too long. I have no maintenance history on the CL so I'm doing what I can to keep it running for as long as possible. I'm thinking I need to check the condition of the timing belt, and that may be something I need to let a mechanic do. Any suggestions, anyone?

Tip of the hat to aaron 1017 for the Mitchell repair manual. Downloaded it and burned it and installed on my laptop and has helped already.

97BlackAckCL

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CL Platano

161k wow...good luck with that.

lxdeno

welcome

subbuzz

:shakehead don't worry about him i'm at 150k+. that's barely broken in. it's not high mileage it's called experience.....now that mileage on a tl-s i would say throw it away..
seriously though kinda is high miles,little shit starts to go but in all

Gaujo

my interior is pristine, but im at 152k too. I just rebuilt the transmission on this girl and let me advise you to consider switching it to a manual if it fails. I know u don't want to but if i could have done it in my 3.0 i sure would have.

Gaujo

hey cool avitar btw, did u make it urself?

hoss

If mine goes...Im gonna have a lot of fun getting a 6-speed put in there

hybridnrg

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welcome!

dm1usn

Thanks. Yes, a digital camera, Photoshop and ImageReady. I spent 20 years in the Navy doing graphics for presentations and briefings. Now that I'm through fighting Godless Communism wherever it rears its' ugly head and keeping America safe for democracy, I do computer graphics for a well known soft drink company based in Atlanta.

I bought the car for its' condition even with the high mileage because of the Honda reputation. Time will tell.

Details are but trifles, but trifles make perfection and perfection is no trifle. Ben Franklin

SwervinCL

Thats Dom. All the OG's have their own smiley. See :killer:

Just to name a few.

Welcome to the site. Be sure to check out the Noob guide before posting. It will answer most of your questions on modding. If you have a problem, chances are SOMEONE has had the same problems, so just do a search....

dm1usn

Can I safely assume OG stands for Old Guys?

I did check out the Noob guide and have made much usage of the search and it has answered all my questions so far.

Again, thanks to all.

97BlackAckCL

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Old Guys It actually stands for original gangsters, but I like old guys, that works too

SwervinCL

This goes for all noobs.
Attitude is everything on this forum. If you are a dick with a shitty attitude. You will get NO help on this site. Possibly even banned... (its happened many of times)

Pop Pop Pop

krazy99cl

lolz. pop pop pop.

good that you enjoy they site...if you have questions we'll help as best as possible..

have fun!

97BlackAckCL

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Pop Pop Pop

gjhanson

I am also a noob to the site and have found that you guys know all and help tons. I also take your advice very helpful. Thanx guys!

97BlackAckCL

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What we're here for

ib_jimmy

^ i dont even know why i'm here...i dont even drive my CL anymore



<---but u see it back there.

GnarleyMarley87

Yeah man, nice choice. Atlanta traffic is a bitch with a clutch. You spend like 80% of your driving time in 2nd gear. Thus, I am also switching back to an auto.

How is that commute from Conyers to ATL treating you? You go 20, no?