Cleaning your RSX's throttle body and idle air control valve (IACV) helps improve response and MPG

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Posted by 5teve-0 | Posted in 2005 Acura RSX Type S | Posted on 04-02-2012

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After spending about 3 hours cleaning the idle air control valve and the throttle body of the Acura RSX, I noticed immediate throttle responsiveness and an increase in MPG. This is after 7 years of owning the RSX and at 84,000 miles. The clean-up was performed because I've experienced erratic idle-stalling problems upon start up [...]

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Happy New Year 2012

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Posted by 5teve-0 | Posted in Briefings | Posted on 03-01-2012

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I just returned from our 10-day road trip to Northern California. Suffice to say, it was a refreshing and respite retreat from the hectic life of Los Angeles. Shaggy, our adopted guinea pig survived the 1,600+ mile round-trip and was glad to be home. I am surprised to find that all the plants and all [...]

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