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I drive a '95 Honda Civic EX with about 130-140k miles on it. I've got a few questions:

About what MPG should it get? I've been getting ~25 MPG, and I think that I might need to replace the spark plugs/air filter (I tried to take them out to observe them, but the air filter's casing was more or less stuck on because of rusted/broken bolts and the spark plugs wouldn't come out without a LOT more elbow grease than I was comfortable applying).

Second, I've recently started a job at Pizza Hut delivering da pies, and last night I noticed that my breaks were squeaking. It happened on and off. I told my parents, and they said to turn off AC/radio, roll down the windows, and listen for noises when I'm cornering. I did that, and I didn't hear anything. When I apply the brakes and turn, however, they squeak.

My question is this: Are my brakes going bad, or is it just moisture?

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Zephyrin

Depends how well you've maintained it? Does it drive fine, or drive like a hunk of shit?

From a 1.6 liter, I'd expect at least 30 mpg, myself. Also depends on what kind of driving you do. Delivering pizzas is more city traffic, I'd assume. But still. The engine could just be wearing out as it ages.

Have you been servicing it regularly? Changed all the fluids within the last couple of years? Tune up? Hondas also are one of the few cars where you still have to adjust valve timing. If you haven't had that done in the last couple of years, then you need to do a tune-up. Spark plugs, wires, distrubutor, dis. cap, and valve adjustment. Maybe an air filter too? Is your alignment good? Are your tires inflated to spec and have good tread? Are you using cheap fuel or what? There's lots of things that could affect it.

As far as your brakes, if your car stops fine without any grinding sound, which would be very apparent, then it's just brake noise. Caused by vibrations between the materials as they've worn. If it's when cornering, and only a momentary squeak, then the rear drum brakes may need to be lubed and re-adjusted.

Let's see... It drives as good as I can expect it, but dunno about the maintenance record, since I've only owned it since August, but I have taken it in once since then for an oil change to a local Grease Monkey. The timing belt had been recently changed when I bought it, and the tire alignment is okay. It drifts to the right a bit, but it's not terrible.

As for fuel, I use 87 rated fuel, from ARCO. I'll also keep in mind what you said about the brakes.

How ya doing, buddy?