Oil leaks for a Prelude
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From: Sheridan, Wyoming
My '93 Prelude VTEC burns not a drop if I run it all day at 78 mph. If I run for 300 miles at 90 mph, I burn a quart.
Everything else seems okay, except, when I had the dealer check the compression, he got 135, 150, 135, 150. I'm not sure he did it right. I know it should be around 180 to 190. I bet they didn't pull the plug on the fuel pump or something. I doubt the compression is really that bad because the car runs great, has great acceleration and pull (and speed), and runs silky smooth.
I've decided to stop worrying and live with it.
Everything else seems okay, except, when I had the dealer check the compression, he got 135, 150, 135, 150. I'm not sure he did it right. I know it should be around 180 to 190. I bet they didn't pull the plug on the fuel pump or something. I doubt the compression is really that bad because the car runs great, has great acceleration and pull (and speed), and runs silky smooth.
I've decided to stop worrying and live with it.
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From: Georgia
There is a small oil cooler behind the oil filter housing that engine coolant runs though to cool the oil. It has a rubber o-ring inside that is probably worn out. My 93 was doing the same thing about a month ago and I went crazy trying to find the leak. I finally found the leak though fixed it. It's not expensive to fix. A new o-ring is less than 5 or 10 bucks and if you can't change it yourself, it wouldn't cost much to have it done
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Originally Posted by LudeBehavior
There is a small oil cooler behind the oil filter housing that engine coolant runs though to cool the oil. It has a rubber o-ring inside that is probably worn out. My 93 was doing the same thing about a month ago and I went crazy trying to find the leak. I finally found the leak though fixed it. It's not expensive to fix. A new o-ring is less than 5 or 10 bucks and if you can't change it yourself, it wouldn't cost much to have it done
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From: Georgia
I don't think there were any lines to disconnect. I think the cooler recieves coolant flow straight from the block, but I could be wrong. I think the o-ring is between the cooler and where the filter screws on so messing with coolant shouldn't be an issue. I didn't change mine out because I was up at college without my tools, but it only cost me like 50 or 60 bucks to have a shop do it. If you know your way around an engine and are confident in your skill I don't think it would be too tough to change yourself.
Last edited by LudeBehavior; Jun 22, 2006 at 02:26 PM.
WILD BILL
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From: STATE OF CONFUSION
Originally Posted by fastball
It's obvious you 1.) have no clue what VTEC is, 2.) don't know that a Civic SI, or Prelude for that matter, doesn't even get it's peak hp untill 5600RPM, and 3.) VTEC has an acceptable oil consumption, and it has absolutely nothing to do with abusing the engine...... they do this straight from the factory. Please, before you begin arguing with us about the VTEC design, learn about it! You tell me that my competence is limited, yet you PROVE yours by talking about something you obviously have no clue about. Get a book. Buy a Honda. Learn how these engines work (differently than most engines), then get back to us. Ha. Honda needs a new design team? You're lucky you haven't posted in the Automotive News and Rumours forum. They'd rip you a new one for sure with that implication. Damn, I don't know why I'm arguing with you in the first place. Waste of my time.
Oh, yeah..... a Prelude that burns ~ 1 qt per 3000 miles has a higher return % in the used car market than any GM or Ford with the possible exceptions of a Corvette or SVT Cobra Mustang. Ask anyone. Preludes hold tremendous value.
Oh, yeah..... a Prelude that burns ~ 1 qt per 3000 miles has a higher return % in the used car market than any GM or Ford with the possible exceptions of a Corvette or SVT Cobra Mustang. Ask anyone. Preludes hold tremendous value.
WILD BILL
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From: STATE OF CONFUSION
Originally Posted by Apocalyps
You, sir, have earned my respect. Opinions set aside, you gave examples in a non-emotional manner and conducted yourself like a gentleman. The world needs more people with the patience and sense of humor that you hold.
For everyone else: You'll get an ulcer if you take comments like mine to heart. Please...calm down...for the children.
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For everyone else: You'll get an ulcer if you take comments like mine to heart. Please...calm down...for the children.
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