Thews40 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Me too. I definitely think it's worth investing some money into. It's only got like 90K on it. I'm tough on cars... but not THAT tough. I've only had it for the last 20K. You need to find out how much it's going to cost to fix it. Problem is, if they tell you it's a head gasket and pull the head off to find out it's rings, you're SOL and have to pay for a rebuild. I have a connection to get cars at the Denver auction for $500 over the sell price. This is what the dealers pay for used cars when they buy them, and you can save thousands off buying one from a private party. PM me if you're interested. BTW - you can go down to the auction and start the car up and drive it. 90K is nothing for a Honda, but running low on oil is going to kill any engine. It's burning a lot right now, and if drop a valve or worse it's gonna cost you big. I'd find a reputable mechanic and get an estimate soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 lol, I bet burning 4 quarts per 2K is just smashing great for the environment. You've caused more damage in the past 6 months than all us God fearing types and our trucks the past 6 years. foktard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 lol, I bet burning 4 quarts per 2K is just smashing great for the environment. You've caused more damage in the past 6 months than all us God fearing types and our trucks the past 6 years. foktard. im sure he pays for his carbon credits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted May 21, 2007 Author Share Posted May 21, 2007 lol, I bet burning 4 quarts per 2K is just smashing great for the environment. You've caused more damage in the past 6 months than all us God fearing types and our trucks the past 6 years. foktard. Whatever... Whomper's hair makes more than 4 quarts of oil in two months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Whatever... Whomper's hair makes more than 4 quarts of oil in two months. I just saw this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 I just saw this Gotta love the slow burn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 (edited) Gotta love the slow burn. Exactly..When you find one thats been out there a while you feel so violated Edited May 23, 2007 by whomper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I'm still saying that my "buy Walmart motor oil buy the case" option seems to be your best recourse in this situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 Exactly..When you find one thats been out there a while you feel so violated My slowest burn ever... Over 4 months before Hugh found it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 My slowest burn ever... Over 4 months before Hugh found it. Ive had this one out there since february Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted June 10, 2007 Author Share Posted June 10, 2007 Went to the local oil change/car wash yesterday. They took a look at the heads and there was no oil leakage around them. However... the installed oil pan gasket was not designed for my car, so whoever installed it made up for the poor fit by gluing it in place. There was a ton of stains around it from leaking oil. Replaced the oil pan gasket, and supposedly the problem is fixed. Total cost: $170 including oil change and car wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 There was a ton of stains around it from leaking oil. I'm not leaking... I don't have spots in the garage... You know, I met you once... I didn't realize you were a chick... a very, very ugly, androgenous chick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted June 12, 2007 Author Share Posted June 12, 2007 (edited) You know, I met you once... I didn't realize you were a chick... a very, very ugly, androgenous chick. I still don't have stains in the garage. The stains were on the oil pan. The seal weakened when the engine was hot, and it just dripped out very slowly.... probably when the car was moving. Edited June 12, 2007 by AtomicCEO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 You know, I met you once... I didn't realize you were a chick... a very, very ugly, androgenous chick. Atomic CEO = Pete Burns? She's kinda hawt though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I meant to ask this first time around in this thread but since it's been resurrected... Anybody got any thoughts on synthetic oil vs regular? I always have synthetic oil put in mine at service time - it's supposed to reduce wear and last longer between changes. Am I right or is it just a waste of money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Synthetic oil only here. I'm a believer. In my opinion, it is better in every way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I meant to ask this first time around in this thread but since it's been resurrected... Anybody got any thoughts on synthetic oil vs regular? I always have synthetic oil put in mine at service time - it's supposed to reduce wear and last longer between changes. Am I right or is it just a waste of money? I remember Consumer Reports doing a study of this and finding that for the vast majority of drivers there is no benefit to using synthetic. I'll look for the report later and copy it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Synthetic oil only here. I'm a believer. In my opinion, it is better in every way. Do you change oil every 5,000? I do a short commute and I'm reluctant to go much more than 4,000 even though I use synthetic. I remember Consumer Reports doing a study of this and finding that for the vast majority of drivers there is no benefit to using synthetic. I'll look for the report later and copy it here. Cool - thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 (edited) I change mine about every 5,000 miles. Of course, the Chevy LT1 and LS1 recommend synthetic only. It may be overkill for a daily 4-banger beater I guess, but when it comes to something as important as oil, I'd rather have the overkill. If the manufacturers are saying use it in their higher-end engines, I'd use it in the other engines as well. Plus I'm helping the environment by not changing oil every 3k miles. Actually I've heard synthetic is better if you are making frequent short commutes. (Edit to add: This is an endless argument for many on which is really best.) Edited June 12, 2007 by TimC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I use synthetic only and my car tells me when to change the oil. I no longer am on a regular schedule unless I spend some time on the track. Then it's done before and after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I remember Consumer Reports doing a study of this and finding that for the vast majority of drivers there is no benefit to using synthetic. I'll look for the report later and copy it here. Cool - thanks! I can't find it on their site anywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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