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2000 Honda Civic DX. Shaky idle, dies on start

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2000 Honda Civic DX. Shaky idle, dies on start

So, a month or two back I replaced my radiator because it had a leak. When I replaced it I just replaced my spark plugs, wires, and distributor cap and rotor. I used bosch and I dont remember what I used for the cap and rotor.

Here's the thing: My car is losing coolant somewhere. I dunno what the problem is there.

My next problem is that on start up the engine feels super weak. It shakes ridiculously. After giving it some gas it levels out but still feels rougher than usual and I dont have the same power. Idles really low. I also sometimes smell a light hint of petrol.

Occasionally I have to give crank it longer just to get it to turn over. I also went to start it one time and it just clicked. When I tried it again it turned over.

Um. I think that's it. Maybe irrelevant but sometimes it seems like my AC is colder than other times.

The only work I do to my car is maintenance related.

I appreciate any help.

-Drake

I did a compression test and I have 180 for all cylinders

Last edited by Drakus; Jul 14, 2011 at 10:17 AM. Reason: New info
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