8th Generation Honda Civic Forum - View Single Post - blow-by or something else, bad MPG

BigT · 10-10-2008, 12:51 AM

A compression tester is only like $40-$50 and very easy to do. A leakdown test is a little more difficult, but shouldn't be very expensive.

Edit: See if a dealer will let you test drive a new auto LX to compare the response. Also maybe have an oil analysis performed to see if there is evidence of excessive blow-by. If you can prove that there is a problem you could possibly get the dealer to reimburse you for the testing.

10-10-2008, 12:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
BigT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Duff Beer Krusty Burger Buzz Cola Costington's Department Store Kwik-E-Mart Stupid Flanders Park Posts: 2,929	A compression tester is only like $40-$50 and very easy to do. A leakdown test is a little more difficult, but shouldn't be very expensive. Edit: See if a dealer will let you test drive a new auto LX to compare the response. Also maybe have an oil analysis performed to see if there is evidence of excessive blow-by. If you can prove that there is a problem you could possibly get the dealer to reimburse you for the testing. Last edited by BigT; 10-10-2008 at 12:55 AM.