Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000) EG/EH/EJ/EK/EM1 Discussion

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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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how do u now if ur piston rings r burnt or fried...
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 06:46 PM
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Any smoke while driving?
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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Wet and dry compression test would help.
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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And if its the ring lands that are toast you are going to need new pistons.
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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the only smoke that comes out is wen i hit vtec den blueish white smoke comes out..is it cuz im running rich or something..cuz i have the P28 ecu..and on top of dat i have a hallow cat...
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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Are you checking the oil often and finding that you need to fill it up every week or so?
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 07:03 PM
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ya oil is fine...i did a oil change last week..and the can i put in for my jdm b16A1 is 91 octane...n the oil i use is full synthetic..
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