99% of the time its the fuel filter. These cars are 15+ yrs old, and the fuel filter is supposed to be changed every 36000 miles. I seriously doubt very many people can tell me the last time they had theirs changed or changed it. Its an easily overlooked yet critical part. I find this to be a common problem with sputtering and running poor, esp on high fuel demand such as putting pedal to the metal,etc.
youre driving a ford!
Check the 1989 Honda Accords timing. If the engine has jumped time then the engine will buck and sputter.
Could be a plugged fuel filter.
You Probley have a blowed head gasket.
Oil sputter is going to be a normal thing if the oil cap is not on while the engine is running. The engine should never be run with the oil cap open. The engine actually has less compression when the oil cap is open, and this could hurt the engine.
if it tends to sputter and have no power i would suggest the fuel pump. it it is only after the car has warmed up, or a while after you start driving it might be the ignition module.
bad oxygen sensor bad map sensor
One reason a 1995 Honda Civic might sputter and cough while accelerating during normal driving is because of a bad coil. Another reason could be a bad fuel pump or fuel filter. Still another reason could be a bad oxygen sensor.
My bet it is the spark plug wires or spark plugs or rotor cap if it has one. If the wires are going bad, they are worse "under load" (while driving).
Fuel pump
Yes, every once in a while while driving your air compressor will kick on. If it seems to be running nonstop there is a problem. You would have a hole in one of your air bags if your compressor runs nonstop. Hope this helps.
Bad ecm