Let the drum rolls begin. Power and looks are at the forefront of generation four of the Honda Civic, and a wide variety of engines come into play. All models except for the CRX had a longer wheel base and all had more glass and a lower hood line added to looks, almost making the Civic a stylish ride.
It is 2006 as this is written, but even back then, the '88 Honda Civic was technically advanced. Its top CRX and hatchback models incorporated VTEC technology (more about this in a second); most all had a double wishbone suspension in both the front and rear; and each cylinder had 4 valves.
Still it was VTEC that had tongues wagging. VTEC stands for variable timing and lift, electronically controlled and simply means that engine speed controls the amount that the intake/exhaust valves are opened to enhance performance.
But even those Civics that didn't rate VTEC had changes. The wagon, DX sedan and hatchback, and new LX sedan all boasted a 1.5-liter engine with 16-valves, 16-valve producing greater horsepower. Even the base hatchback had a version of the same engine, just a bit lower in hp. And, the CRX got kicked up, too with a 16 valve, 1.6 liter engine.
The '88 Civic came in several models: a hatchback, sedan, wagon, and the ultra-cool 3-door CRX.
Most drivers, of any '88 Civic model, love it and some even suggest, "if it's good new, it's even better used."
Hi, I have Old Faithful. 1988 Civic LX. I'm pretty sure this car will run forever. I have put brand new tires on her she has a new CV ball joint on the driver side Hood cable has been replaced gas tank, water pump ect..... I have to move & sadly can't take her with me. Body just a little rusty. Paint is sad. Has some dents. Intirror is ok. What price can I ask?
My fuel pump doesn't prime, but my ECU is not throwing any codes, my CEL comes on for 2 seconds and goes off when I turn the key like it should, and I can hear the main relay click when I turn my key and have also swapped it with an identical working one from my son's integra. How many times should the relay click, and how do I determine if I have power to my fuel pump? My next step is to replace all the fuses b/c it's cheap, and then I need to check power to the pump. Easiest way?
I have a Honda Civic DX 4 door sedan I need to find out what years are interchange able
I just had fuel pump replaced it drove for a while I had it in park while running and it puttered and cut off now it won't start at all it turns over just won't start. 1988Honda civic
I did a 97 swap on my 88 civic wagon re did the head new gasket all around wen it was time to turn on the car I notice a lot of smoke coming out of the exhaust. So I keep the car on for couple mins. then I turned it off n checked oil and got the surprise that there was water in the block. what does it mean is it possible that the head gasket was put on the wrong way or the bottom block is bad
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent