Subhabrata Bhattacharyya wrote:
> Hi group,
> My 2000 Honda civic is running fine. However, I noticed that the cranking
> for starting the engine is lasting about two seconds more than it used to.
> It is starting up in one crank everytime though. This is happening only when
> it is a cold start. When the car is warmed up it is not doing it. I am
> suspecting the battery which I never changed after buying the car. Its not
> that big an issue, but I am afraid it is indicating something which I do not
> know or may lead to something big. Should I go for a battery check up?
> Thanks for the help,
> Subha
>
you're saying something like it turns over 5 times instead of three
before starting? check your plugs. run some injector cleaner through it.