1997 Acura CL

JCARLOSC1382

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1997 ACURA CL
4 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
200,000 MILES

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.

Thursday, April 15th, 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?

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Friday, April 16th, 2010 AT 8:24 AM

JCARLOSC1382

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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

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Friday, April 16th, 2010 AT 10:52 AM

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.

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Friday, April 16th, 2010 AT 12:42 PM

JCARLOSC1382

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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

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Friday, April 16th, 2010 AT 5:16 PM

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