1997 Acura CL

1997 ACURA CL
200,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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JCARLOSC1382
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when the car is cool i have no problem. Once its warm first gear i have no problem 2nd start to hear a pinging. As im driving i can feel the sudden burst of power and the same happens of the rest of the gears.
Apr 15, 2010 at 8:54 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi jcarlosc1382,

Was any repairs cerried prior to this occurring?

Is the Check Engine Light showing while engine is running?
Apr 16, 2010 at 8:24 AM
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JCARLOSC1382
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[quote:d7da3db978="KHLow2008"]Hi jcarlosc1382,

Was any repairs cerried prior to this occurring?

Is the Check Engine Light showing while engine is running?[/quote:d7da3db978]

ive had the car for 2 years and the only thing ive changed is the clutch because the bearing was finished. It still had the same amount of power i thought it have alittle more.

the only light i have on is the abs and dtl but its been on since ive had the car
Apr 16, 2010 at 10:52 AM
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KHLOW2008
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If it is the engine pinging, you would need to check the ignition timing and the fuel you are using.
Apr 16, 2010 at 12:42 PM
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JCARLOSC1382
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[quote:66179a85ae="KHLow2008"]If it is the engine pinging, you would need to check the ignition timing and the fuel you are using.[/quote:66179a85ae]

well i use regular gas
so i do a tune up u think it would help?
I was goin to change the timing belt too, but i was waiting for the weather to get better
Apr 16, 2010 at 5:16 PM
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KHLOW2008
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If it is confirmed to be engine pinging, a tune-up would help.
Apr 17, 2010 at 8:52 AM
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