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Tiny
TINCANMAM
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  • 1998 HONDA ACCORD
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 92,759 MILES
1998 Honda Accord automatic just started having this problem. Only had an oil change done by Valvoline recently The car gets close to stalling when at idle and is revving about 1000 rpm over idle with no gas given at other times. Also, feel a surging of the engine with no input from me periodicaly.
Saturday, April 9th, 2011 AT 2:05 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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That's one sign of a potential vacuum leak, but given the mileage, there could also be a misfire problem. The Engine Computer could be trying to compensate for the drop in rpm or it could be trying to bring idle speed down to correct the results of a vacuum leak.

Start by checking the vacuum hoses for cracks or if one is disconnected. Intake manifold gaskets can leak too but that is less common. You can often find that by lightly spraying water on the gaskets while the running engine is still cold. You'll see or hear the water get sucked in and the engine speed will slow down.
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Saturday, April 9th, 2011 AT 2:29 PM

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