Tip, making good use of dielectric grease

[Guinness]

I own a '92 Ex, I had problems with the engine coolant temperature gauge in the dash, so I thought. I replaced it a couple times thinking it had died but found it was the connection. Over time dirt, oil and engine grease/grim work themselves into all the electrical connections in the whole engine compartment. The best solution, clean the connection first, pull apart the connections and put a small amount of dielectric grease onto the metal to metal contact points of the eletrical connectors ( There's no need to put on goobs of grease). Make sure you do this to every electrical connection. I've noticed a good pick up in horse power and savings in MPG. I felt good my old steed was able to work as well as it was able to, as when it was new. One more tip, when changing your serpentine belt. Take off the idler and tensioner pulleys and replace the bearings, clean out the dirt from the undersides of the pulleys, the dirt makes the pulleys run uneven. You'll be surprised how far a little do-it-yourself goes. Have fun and thanks for your help!

 

[Runnin'OnEmpty]

Yes, I suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder, and use dielectric grease or anti-seize on every thing I take apart. Seriously, the grease film keeps moisture from corrodiing electrical contacts and prevents trouble down the road. Anti-seize makes parts easier to remove the next time. Like Guiness says, it just takes a dab.....