2000 Honda Accord V6 misfiring

[190E26FTW]

Thanks guys for the input. Unfortunately cant try out anything yet because the car is at the Honda Stealership getting a new transmission that is being sent up from Los Angeles. Wont arrive until next Tuesday so we gotta wait.

So to check for misfire you just unplug each cylinder individually until it stops? My dad usually is the guy that works on the cars but he broke his leg in 3 places so I have to be the wrench turner.

 

[Vikas]

NO, the engine runs even worse when a working coil is disconnected. It runs the same (i.e. [censored]) when broken coil is disconnected.

You are running 5 cylinders. When you disconnect a good cylinder, you run on 4 cylinders.

- Vikas

 

[mechtech2]

So he got carbon and bad valves all of a sudden after an oil change?
It's just not likely at all.
A real stretch.

 

[Quest]

I'm sorry if I come down hard on you but based on my observations so far: it would definitely be better if you can get your car over to an experienced mechanic to deal with this matter, instead of dwelling on this subject while trying out different options based on suggestions.

This will save you time and grief.

Just my thoughts on this subject. Not mean to offend any otherwise knowledgeable BITOG-Honda owners (myself incl.)

Q.

 

[mechanicx]

This is good advice. A lot of times it is cheaper to pay the nominal diagnostic fee to have a pro engine mechanic find the problem than throwing parts at it. Then once you have the diagnosis you can decide if you want to do the repair yourself.

 

[mopar_monkey]

in my years as a honda tech i have seen many (mostly 1st gen crv's) develop a misfire due to a tight valve, it is always the same story and seems to happen relatively quikly and ends up with a new head.

 

[190E26FTW]

The dealer was the one that suggested a valve adjustment. Since my uncles are mechanics he said have them do it as it will be cheaper than what they will charge which is close to a grand.