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2008 Honda civic takes a bit of time to start

I have a 2008 Honda civic and recently it's been taking awhile to start. I turn the key and the engine turns over and makes a lot of noise before starting. The car runs fine after that and doesn't make any bad noises. Is this something I should be concerned about.
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Re: 2008 Honda civic takes a bit of time to start

Any check engine light?
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Re: 2008 Honda civic takes a bit of time to start

what regular maintenance have you done?
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Re: 2008 Honda civic takes a bit of time to start

Originally Posted by Chezboat24
Any check engine light?
No check engine light
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Re: 2008 Honda civic takes a bit of time to start

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what regular maintenance have you done?
I get the basic maintenance done pretty regularly. I get the oil changed and check all the fluids
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Re: 2008 Honda civic takes a bit of time to start

electrical? Batteries have a life, depending on location, winter is the hardest - my batteries last like 2-3 years
spark plugs last like 100k miles
car parts stores check your batteries and alternators
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Re: 2008 Honda civic takes a bit of time to start

Probably needs a battery
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