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profdant139
Oct 15, 2013Explorer II
It might not need servicing. First, does it start on the first pull? If not, that is not a good sign. Second, once it is going and it is set on "eco," does it idle smoothly or does it surge and pulse? If the latter, it needs service.
But if it is working fine, just get a can of Seafoam, add an ounce, and run it under load (like with a hair dryer plugged in) for a half hour.
One other thought -- when did you last change the oil? If the answer is never, do it now. Messy job, unfortunately -- the Honda oil spout is a hassle. The instructions are in the manual. And the manual is available online, I am pretty sure.
But if it is working fine, just get a can of Seafoam, add an ounce, and run it under load (like with a hair dryer plugged in) for a half hour.
One other thought -- when did you last change the oil? If the answer is never, do it now. Messy job, unfortunately -- the Honda oil spout is a hassle. The instructions are in the manual. And the manual is available online, I am pretty sure.
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