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2002 Honda Civic check engine light

Tiny
TMARTIN053
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  • 2002 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 190 MILES
The check engine light has been on for 5 days. When I start the car and press on the gas pedal it makes like a brushing sound noise and hardly wants to go. Eventually it does drive but a lot slower. I did notice that the coolant overflow was empty I addad water. I m afraid that either the head gasket is blowen or something to do with the manifold. Its a older car and I don't have money to really put in it if its something major. Please help? Single mother
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Wednesday, February 11th, 2015 AT 11:41 PM

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Tiny
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Pressure check coolant system for leaks it may be as you think. Auto parts scan for free but not pressure check
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Thursday, February 12th, 2015 AT 5:53 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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To me it sounds like you have a clogged catalytic converter, here is a guide to help test mit to confirm the issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

If the cat tests okay, here is a guide to help confirm the head gasket issue,

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

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