oil problem

J.M.P · Post by **J.M.P** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:36 pm

OK, and how do I do that?

06sik20z3;199663 wrote:do a compression check and a leak down and report back

Clayton · Post by **Clayton** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:41 pm

cyclohonda;199664 wrote:OK, and how do I do that?

first go here www.google.com click in compression test read up

then go to autozone either rent or buy said tools

write down all readings and report back

J.M.P · Post by **J.M.P** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:05 pm

Ok, I went and bought a comp test from auto shop, Im really new to this, so i couldnt figure it out, been trying to find online help, and not really making any out of it. and the directions that came with it are not very helpful. the car isnt smoking as much again, seems to be getting less and less everytime I run it, I havent driven it yet though, just started and let it run.

gsrauto98 · Post by **gsrauto98** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:11 pm

http://www.search-autoparts.com/searcha ... p?id=16170

J.M.P · Post by **J.M.P** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:24 pm

so let me get this straight, I check the compression while the engine is running right? can I remove the plugs while the engine is running, or will something go wrong?

Waffles · Post by **Waffles** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:27 pm

1. Pull the fues for you fuel pump.
2. start the car and let it run until it dies
3. pull all 4 plugs/wires(be sure to keep them in order)
4. connect the compression tester to cyl 1 and crank the starter(I forget how long)
5. Write down the number and reset the tester
6. Repeat 4 and 5 for 2-3-4

J.M.P · Post by **J.M.P** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:35 pm

btlfed7;199697 wrote:1. Pull the fues for you fuel pump.
2. start the car and let it run until it dies
3. pull all 4 plugs/wires(be sure to keep them in order)
4. connect the compression tester to cyl 1 and crank the starter(I forget how long)
5. Write down the number and reset the tester
6. Repeat 4 and 5 for 2-3-4

ok, this makes the most sense out of everything I have read, and its the shortest. I will do this tommorow, raining here or almost starting to, thanks again everyone for the help so far.. as you can tell I need it,, haha

gsrauto98 · Post by **gsrauto98** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 12:17 am

let the car warm up though

J.M.P · Post by **J.M.P** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 12:19 am

gsrauto98;199714 wrote:let the car warm up though

right I did that, but then turned it off, didnt know to leave it on

Blueguy0123 · Post by **Blueguy0123** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 12:25 am

btlfed7;199697 wrote:1. Pull the fues for you fuel pump.
2. start the car and let it run until it dies
3. pull all 4 plugs/wires(be sure to keep them in order)
4. connect the compression tester to cyl 1 and crank the starter(I forget how long)
5. Write down the number and reset the tester
6. Repeat 4 and 5 for 2-3-4

On step 4. crank the starter 3-4 rotations