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Robert Blank 12-17-2003 09:24 PM

Some questions from a newbie...
 
Registered: Dec 2003
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Nextel phone in lighter makes radio buzz....
quote:

when I use the lighter charger in my lighter, the radio simply goes into
buzzing world. Is there a known problem or a known fix for this?

Also, a really basic question: I just bought this car (91 Accord EX)
and it appears to have custom items (new front and rear lights, etc).

It says 16 valves" in the engine. is this special? Also, what gas
should this use? My mechanic suggested 89 octane, since it is 16 valve.

Finally, how can I tell if it has been hotrodded? it certainly has a
lot of pickup....

thanx all!! I'm a newb, but humble in the face of this forum....

Austin Kupper 12-17-2003 09:57 PM

Re: Some questions from a newbie...
 
16 valves are normal for most Honda 4 cyl engines. I can not find a
question in the comment about the lights. I have found regular gas works
fine when it's cool. In the summer i run the middle grade. It may not be
needed in your location considering my local temps average over 100 and
for some months over 110. I cant tell you how to determin its past usage
other then from what will break in the future.


In <1g64rf0.16unfug0yc3kN%bob@NOblankproductions.co m> Robert Blank
wrote:
> Registered: Dec 2003
> Location:
> Posts: 1
> Car:
> Offline
>
> Nextel phone in lighter makes radio buzz....
> quote:
>
> when I use the lighter charger in my lighter, the radio simply goes
> into buzzing world. Is there a known problem or a known fix for this?
>
> Also, a really basic question: I just bought this car (91 Accord EX)
> and it appears to have custom items (new front and rear lights, etc).
>
> It says 16 valves" in the engine. is this special? Also, what gas
> should this use? My mechanic suggested 89 octane, since it is 16
> valve.
>
> Finally, how can I tell if it has been hotrodded? it certainly has a
> lot of pickup....
>
> thanx all!! I'm a newb, but humble in the face of this forum....
>


Austin Kupper 12-17-2003 09:57 PM

Re: Some questions from a newbie...
 
16 valves are normal for most Honda 4 cyl engines. I can not find a
question in the comment about the lights. I have found regular gas works
fine when it's cool. In the summer i run the middle grade. It may not be
needed in your location considering my local temps average over 100 and
for some months over 110. I cant tell you how to determin its past usage
other then from what will break in the future.


In <1g64rf0.16unfug0yc3kN%bob@NOblankproductions.co m> Robert Blank
wrote:
> Registered: Dec 2003
> Location:
> Posts: 1
> Car:
> Offline
>
> Nextel phone in lighter makes radio buzz....
> quote:
>
> when I use the lighter charger in my lighter, the radio simply goes
> into buzzing world. Is there a known problem or a known fix for this?
>
> Also, a really basic question: I just bought this car (91 Accord EX)
> and it appears to have custom items (new front and rear lights, etc).
>
> It says 16 valves" in the engine. is this special? Also, what gas
> should this use? My mechanic suggested 89 octane, since it is 16
> valve.
>
> Finally, how can I tell if it has been hotrodded? it certainly has a
> lot of pickup....
>
> thanx all!! I'm a newb, but humble in the face of this forum....
>


Austin Kupper 12-17-2003 09:57 PM

Re: Some questions from a newbie...
 
16 valves are normal for most Honda 4 cyl engines. I can not find a
question in the comment about the lights. I have found regular gas works
fine when it's cool. In the summer i run the middle grade. It may not be
needed in your location considering my local temps average over 100 and
for some months over 110. I cant tell you how to determin its past usage
other then from what will break in the future.


In <1g64rf0.16unfug0yc3kN%bob@NOblankproductions.co m> Robert Blank
wrote:
> Registered: Dec 2003
> Location:
> Posts: 1
> Car:
> Offline
>
> Nextel phone in lighter makes radio buzz....
> quote:
>
> when I use the lighter charger in my lighter, the radio simply goes
> into buzzing world. Is there a known problem or a known fix for this?
>
> Also, a really basic question: I just bought this car (91 Accord EX)
> and it appears to have custom items (new front and rear lights, etc).
>
> It says 16 valves" in the engine. is this special? Also, what gas
> should this use? My mechanic suggested 89 octane, since it is 16
> valve.
>
> Finally, how can I tell if it has been hotrodded? it certainly has a
> lot of pickup....
>
> thanx all!! I'm a newb, but humble in the face of this forum....
>


Austin Kupper 12-17-2003 09:57 PM

Re: Some questions from a newbie...
 
16 valves are normal for most Honda 4 cyl engines. I can not find a
question in the comment about the lights. I have found regular gas works
fine when it's cool. In the summer i run the middle grade. It may not be
needed in your location considering my local temps average over 100 and
for some months over 110. I cant tell you how to determin its past usage
other then from what will break in the future.


In <1g64rf0.16unfug0yc3kN%bob@NOblankproductions.co m> Robert Blank
wrote:
> Registered: Dec 2003
> Location:
> Posts: 1
> Car:
> Offline
>
> Nextel phone in lighter makes radio buzz....
> quote:
>
> when I use the lighter charger in my lighter, the radio simply goes
> into buzzing world. Is there a known problem or a known fix for this?
>
> Also, a really basic question: I just bought this car (91 Accord EX)
> and it appears to have custom items (new front and rear lights, etc).
>
> It says 16 valves" in the engine. is this special? Also, what gas
> should this use? My mechanic suggested 89 octane, since it is 16
> valve.
>
> Finally, how can I tell if it has been hotrodded? it certainly has a
> lot of pickup....
>
> thanx all!! I'm a newb, but humble in the face of this forum....
>


Jason 12-18-2003 11:02 AM

Re: Some questions from a newbie...
 
A good measure is start out with regular gas, if you notice any
hesitation bump up the octane to medium, if you notice no hesitation at
this level use this for your car. repeat the bump if your still
hesitating on the higher octane gas, but less amounts, you should stick
with super. but as noted below try different octanes at different
seasons depending on where your from. Your radio buzzing may be because
the charger is drawing too much power for your cigarette lighter in your
car. Either that or the cigarette lighter and the radio are both on the
same fuse.

Hope this solves most if not all the questions you have
Jason

Austin Kupper wrote:

> 16 valves are normal for most Honda 4 cyl engines. I can not find a
> question in the comment about the lights. I have found regular gas works
> fine when it's cool. In the summer i run the middle grade. It may not be
> needed in your location considering my local temps average over 100 and
> for some months over 110. I cant tell you how to determin its past usage
> other then from what will break in the future.
>
>
> In <1g64rf0.16unfug0yc3kN%bob@NOblankproductions.co m> Robert Blank
> wrote:
>
>>Registered: Dec 2003
>>Location:
>>Posts: 1
>>Car:
>>Offline
>>
>>Nextel phone in lighter makes radio buzz....
>>quote:
>>
>>when I use the lighter charger in my lighter, the radio simply goes
>>into buzzing world. Is there a known problem or a known fix for this?
>>
>>Also, a really basic question: I just bought this car (91 Accord EX)
>>and it appears to have custom items (new front and rear lights, etc).
>>
>>It says 16 valves" in the engine. is this special? Also, what gas
>>should this use? My mechanic suggested 89 octane, since it is 16
>>valve.
>>
>>Finally, how can I tell if it has been hotrodded? it certainly has a
>>lot of pickup....
>>
>>thanx all!! I'm a newb, but humble in the face of this forum....
>>



Jason 12-18-2003 11:02 AM

Re: Some questions from a newbie...
 
A good measure is start out with regular gas, if you notice any
hesitation bump up the octane to medium, if you notice no hesitation at
this level use this for your car. repeat the bump if your still
hesitating on the higher octane gas, but less amounts, you should stick
with super. but as noted below try different octanes at different
seasons depending on where your from. Your radio buzzing may be because
the charger is drawing too much power for your cigarette lighter in your
car. Either that or the cigarette lighter and the radio are both on the
same fuse.

Hope this solves most if not all the questions you have
Jason

Austin Kupper wrote:

> 16 valves are normal for most Honda 4 cyl engines. I can not find a
> question in the comment about the lights. I have found regular gas works
> fine when it's cool. In the summer i run the middle grade. It may not be
> needed in your location considering my local temps average over 100 and
> for some months over 110. I cant tell you how to determin its past usage
> other then from what will break in the future.
>
>
> In <1g64rf0.16unfug0yc3kN%bob@NOblankproductions.co m> Robert Blank
> wrote:
>
>>Registered: Dec 2003
>>Location:
>>Posts: 1
>>Car:
>>Offline
>>
>>Nextel phone in lighter makes radio buzz....
>>quote:
>>
>>when I use the lighter charger in my lighter, the radio simply goes
>>into buzzing world. Is there a known problem or a known fix for this?
>>
>>Also, a really basic question: I just bought this car (91 Accord EX)
>>and it appears to have custom items (new front and rear lights, etc).
>>
>>It says 16 valves" in the engine. is this special? Also, what gas
>>should this use? My mechanic suggested 89 octane, since it is 16
>>valve.
>>
>>Finally, how can I tell if it has been hotrodded? it certainly has a
>>lot of pickup....
>>
>>thanx all!! I'm a newb, but humble in the face of this forum....
>>



Jason 12-18-2003 11:02 AM

Re: Some questions from a newbie...
 
A good measure is start out with regular gas, if you notice any
hesitation bump up the octane to medium, if you notice no hesitation at
this level use this for your car. repeat the bump if your still
hesitating on the higher octane gas, but less amounts, you should stick
with super. but as noted below try different octanes at different
seasons depending on where your from. Your radio buzzing may be because
the charger is drawing too much power for your cigarette lighter in your
car. Either that or the cigarette lighter and the radio are both on the
same fuse.

Hope this solves most if not all the questions you have
Jason

Austin Kupper wrote:

> 16 valves are normal for most Honda 4 cyl engines. I can not find a
> question in the comment about the lights. I have found regular gas works
> fine when it's cool. In the summer i run the middle grade. It may not be
> needed in your location considering my local temps average over 100 and
> for some months over 110. I cant tell you how to determin its past usage
> other then from what will break in the future.
>
>
> In <1g64rf0.16unfug0yc3kN%bob@NOblankproductions.co m> Robert Blank
> wrote:
>
>>Registered: Dec 2003
>>Location:
>>Posts: 1
>>Car:
>>Offline
>>
>>Nextel phone in lighter makes radio buzz....
>>quote:
>>
>>when I use the lighter charger in my lighter, the radio simply goes
>>into buzzing world. Is there a known problem or a known fix for this?
>>
>>Also, a really basic question: I just bought this car (91 Accord EX)
>>and it appears to have custom items (new front and rear lights, etc).
>>
>>It says 16 valves" in the engine. is this special? Also, what gas
>>should this use? My mechanic suggested 89 octane, since it is 16
>>valve.
>>
>>Finally, how can I tell if it has been hotrodded? it certainly has a
>>lot of pickup....
>>
>>thanx all!! I'm a newb, but humble in the face of this forum....
>>



Jason 12-18-2003 11:02 AM

Re: Some questions from a newbie...
 
A good measure is start out with regular gas, if you notice any
hesitation bump up the octane to medium, if you notice no hesitation at
this level use this for your car. repeat the bump if your still
hesitating on the higher octane gas, but less amounts, you should stick
with super. but as noted below try different octanes at different
seasons depending on where your from. Your radio buzzing may be because
the charger is drawing too much power for your cigarette lighter in your
car. Either that or the cigarette lighter and the radio are both on the
same fuse.

Hope this solves most if not all the questions you have
Jason

Austin Kupper wrote:

> 16 valves are normal for most Honda 4 cyl engines. I can not find a
> question in the comment about the lights. I have found regular gas works
> fine when it's cool. In the summer i run the middle grade. It may not be
> needed in your location considering my local temps average over 100 and
> for some months over 110. I cant tell you how to determin its past usage
> other then from what will break in the future.
>
>
> In <1g64rf0.16unfug0yc3kN%bob@NOblankproductions.co m> Robert Blank
> wrote:
>
>>Registered: Dec 2003
>>Location:
>>Posts: 1
>>Car:
>>Offline
>>
>>Nextel phone in lighter makes radio buzz....
>>quote:
>>
>>when I use the lighter charger in my lighter, the radio simply goes
>>into buzzing world. Is there a known problem or a known fix for this?
>>
>>Also, a really basic question: I just bought this car (91 Accord EX)
>>and it appears to have custom items (new front and rear lights, etc).
>>
>>It says 16 valves" in the engine. is this special? Also, what gas
>>should this use? My mechanic suggested 89 octane, since it is 16
>>valve.
>>
>>Finally, how can I tell if it has been hotrodded? it certainly has a
>>lot of pickup....
>>
>>thanx all!! I'm a newb, but humble in the face of this forum....
>>



Scott MacLean 12-18-2003 01:29 PM

Re: Some questions from a newbie...
 
More likely the charger uses a switching power supply with poor or no RF
shielding. Try a different charger.


> Your radio buzzing may be because
> the charger is drawing too much power for your cigarette lighter in your
> car. Either that or the cigarette lighter and the radio are both on the
> same fuse.
>
> Hope this solves most if not all the questions you have
> Jason
>
> Austin Kupper wrote:
>
> > 16 valves are normal for most Honda 4 cyl engines. I can not find a
> > question in the comment about the lights. I have found regular gas works
> > fine when it's cool. In the summer i run the middle grade. It may not be
> > needed in your location considering my local temps average over 100 and
> > for some months over 110. I cant tell you how to determin its past usage
> > other then from what will break in the future.
> >
> >
> > In <1g64rf0.16unfug0yc3kN%bob@NOblankproductions.co m> Robert Blank
> > wrote:
> >
> >>Registered: Dec 2003
> >>Location:
> >>Posts: 1
> >>Car:
> >>Offline
> >>
> >>Nextel phone in lighter makes radio buzz....
> >>quote:
> >>
> >>when I use the lighter charger in my lighter, the radio simply goes
> >>into buzzing world. Is there a known problem or a known fix for this?
> >>
> >>Also, a really basic question: I just bought this car (91 Accord EX)
> >>and it appears to have custom items (new front and rear lights, etc).
> >>
> >>It says 16 valves" in the engine. is this special? Also, what gas
> >>should this use? My mechanic suggested 89 octane, since it is 16
> >>valve.
> >>
> >>Finally, how can I tell if it has been hotrodded? it certainly has a
> >>lot of pickup....
> >>
> >>thanx all!! I'm a newb, but humble in the face of this forum....
> >>

>




Scott MacLean 12-18-2003 01:29 PM

Re: Some questions from a newbie...
 
More likely the charger uses a switching power supply with poor or no RF
shielding. Try a different charger.


> Your radio buzzing may be because
> the charger is drawing too much power for your cigarette lighter in your
> car. Either that or the cigarette lighter and the radio are both on the
> same fuse.
>
> Hope this solves most if not all the questions you have
> Jason
>
> Austin Kupper wrote:
>
> > 16 valves are normal for most Honda 4 cyl engines. I can not find a
> > question in the comment about the lights. I have found regular gas works
> > fine when it's cool. In the summer i run the middle grade. It may not be
> > needed in your location considering my local temps average over 100 and
> > for some months over 110. I cant tell you how to determin its past usage
> > other then from what will break in the future.
> >
> >
> > In <1g64rf0.16unfug0yc3kN%bob@NOblankproductions.co m> Robert Blank
> > wrote:
> >
> >>Registered: Dec 2003
> >>Location:
> >>Posts: 1
> >>Car:
> >>Offline
> >>
> >>Nextel phone in lighter makes radio buzz....
> >>quote:
> >>
> >>when I use the lighter charger in my lighter, the radio simply goes
> >>into buzzing world. Is there a known problem or a known fix for this?
> >>
> >>Also, a really basic question: I just bought this car (91 Accord EX)
> >>and it appears to have custom items (new front and rear lights, etc).
> >>
> >>It says 16 valves" in the engine. is this special? Also, what gas
> >>should this use? My mechanic suggested 89 octane, since it is 16
> >>valve.
> >>
> >>Finally, how can I tell if it has been hotrodded? it certainly has a
> >>lot of pickup....
> >>
> >>thanx all!! I'm a newb, but humble in the face of this forum....
> >>

>




Scott MacLean 12-18-2003 01:29 PM

Re: Some questions from a newbie...
 
More likely the charger uses a switching power supply with poor or no RF
shielding. Try a different charger.


> Your radio buzzing may be because
> the charger is drawing too much power for your cigarette lighter in your
> car. Either that or the cigarette lighter and the radio are both on the
> same fuse.
>
> Hope this solves most if not all the questions you have
> Jason
>
> Austin Kupper wrote:
>
> > 16 valves are normal for most Honda 4 cyl engines. I can not find a
> > question in the comment about the lights. I have found regular gas works
> > fine when it's cool. In the summer i run the middle grade. It may not be
> > needed in your location considering my local temps average over 100 and
> > for some months over 110. I cant tell you how to determin its past usage
> > other then from what will break in the future.
> >
> >
> > In <1g64rf0.16unfug0yc3kN%bob@NOblankproductions.co m> Robert Blank
> > wrote:
> >
> >>Registered: Dec 2003
> >>Location:
> >>Posts: 1
> >>Car:
> >>Offline
> >>
> >>Nextel phone in lighter makes radio buzz....
> >>quote:
> >>
> >>when I use the lighter charger in my lighter, the radio simply goes
> >>into buzzing world. Is there a known problem or a known fix for this?
> >>
> >>Also, a really basic question: I just bought this car (91 Accord EX)
> >>and it appears to have custom items (new front and rear lights, etc).
> >>
> >>It says 16 valves" in the engine. is this special? Also, what gas
> >>should this use? My mechanic suggested 89 octane, since it is 16
> >>valve.
> >>
> >>Finally, how can I tell if it has been hotrodded? it certainly has a
> >>lot of pickup....
> >>
> >>thanx all!! I'm a newb, but humble in the face of this forum....
> >>

>




Scott MacLean 12-18-2003 01:29 PM

Re: Some questions from a newbie...
 
More likely the charger uses a switching power supply with poor or no RF
shielding. Try a different charger.


> Your radio buzzing may be because
> the charger is drawing too much power for your cigarette lighter in your
> car. Either that or the cigarette lighter and the radio are both on the
> same fuse.
>
> Hope this solves most if not all the questions you have
> Jason
>
> Austin Kupper wrote:
>
> > 16 valves are normal for most Honda 4 cyl engines. I can not find a
> > question in the comment about the lights. I have found regular gas works
> > fine when it's cool. In the summer i run the middle grade. It may not be
> > needed in your location considering my local temps average over 100 and
> > for some months over 110. I cant tell you how to determin its past usage
> > other then from what will break in the future.
> >
> >
> > In <1g64rf0.16unfug0yc3kN%bob@NOblankproductions.co m> Robert Blank
> > wrote:
> >
> >>Registered: Dec 2003
> >>Location:
> >>Posts: 1
> >>Car:
> >>Offline
> >>
> >>Nextel phone in lighter makes radio buzz....
> >>quote:
> >>
> >>when I use the lighter charger in my lighter, the radio simply goes
> >>into buzzing world. Is there a known problem or a known fix for this?
> >>
> >>Also, a really basic question: I just bought this car (91 Accord EX)
> >>and it appears to have custom items (new front and rear lights, etc).
> >>
> >>It says 16 valves" in the engine. is this special? Also, what gas
> >>should this use? My mechanic suggested 89 octane, since it is 16
> >>valve.
> >>
> >>Finally, how can I tell if it has been hotrodded? it certainly has a
> >>lot of pickup....
> >>
> >>thanx all!! I'm a newb, but humble in the face of this forum....
> >>

>




Robert Blank 12-18-2003 03:38 PM

Re: Some questions from a newbie...
 
Scott, you got it! I went to Autosound here in Greenwich CT and they
gave me a charger that works perfectly. Guess the one I bought was not
the right one for this brand car!!

Scott MacLean <scottNO@SPAMnerosoft.com> wrote:

> More likely the charger uses a switching power supply with poor or no RF
> shielding. Try a different charger.
>
>
>


Robert Blank 12-18-2003 03:38 PM

Re: Some questions from a newbie...
 
Scott, you got it! I went to Autosound here in Greenwich CT and they
gave me a charger that works perfectly. Guess the one I bought was not
the right one for this brand car!!

Scott MacLean <scottNO@SPAMnerosoft.com> wrote:

> More likely the charger uses a switching power supply with poor or no RF
> shielding. Try a different charger.
>
>
>



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