Why are there 2 different style hose clamps on the top radiator hose?Started baselining my new 2007 LX. The dealer replaced the left Cat the day I bought it for a P0430 code. Yesterday it popped a P0420…Dealer says they’ll replace that cat as well, but I’m not convinced the cat is actually bad, and I know they are going to be aftermarket. I cleaned the MAF and throttle body. Cleaned the PVC valve - was nasty and I could tell was replaced at some time. Replaced air filter and checked all the plugs. Running injector cleaner. The code went away today. Not sure how I want to proceed now…
I also flushed the AHC and adjusted it thanks to the ABCs of AHC thread. I only had one 2.5L jug of fluid and need some more, but I can’t find the 1L bottles for sale for less than a 2.5L jug. I hate to buy so much because those jugs don’t look resealable. AHC is working great, though.
Overall this rig had pretty good maintenance. Engine bay and undercarriage are immaculate. Someone spent a lot of time replacing vacuum and fuel hoses and keeping everything wrapped and orderly. The only thing that appears broken is the Nav system. It says “insert correct disk”. I can here it spinning and tried another known good disk, so I guess it’s toast.
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