So today I traded my 1994 Lexus ls400 for a 1992Honda prelude 2.2. But i found out after the deal that it needs a motor because when u rev it it smokes white smoke also the oil is low and thin help please so more like I got scamed also speedometer dosent work but the rpm works

 

Lexus had 217k. Prelude has 166k.

 

It sounds like the start of a head gasket problem there is many ways to go about this first you should do a compression test that should tell you where the problem is , also has the raidiator been replaced if so while the car is cool take the raidiator cap off and start the car and see if the water constantly boils and check to see if the water has oil floating in it.

 

How did you find out AFTER the deal? You scammed yourself.

 

Change the head gasket.....and try not to get scanned anymore.

 

^and put some oil on that thing before you continue to run it.

 

Well what the guy told me its supposbly a leak in the exhaust and it also needs a drivers side motor mount

 

Really? Do you actually believe everything everyone tells you? Did you actually inspect the car yourself? And the Prelude didn't come with the 2,2 liter VTEC engine until 93 if I remember correctly. That is unless he swapped it for a busted engine, which seems to be the case.

 

Well this is like my first car so i don't really know anything about cars. But I took my friend that buys and sells I thought he knew what he was talking about I guess not but my car has a h23 how can i add pictures

 

My friend buys and sells too but hes an avid honda/acura guy so he def checks everything..so lets try not to get caught up again. Oh and def get that head gasket changed and also check spark plugs..make sure there is no oil in the sockets..change valve cover seal and spark plug gaskets too...only my opinion. My speedometer doesnt work either and rpm does, doesnt hinder me though. Would be nice to know how fast im going though.

 

I don't believe he ever said VTEC

 

H22 was VTEC (2.2l). H23 (2.3l) was non VTEC. H23 was all there was in 92. He said he had a 2.2 in a 92.

 

Your speedo is prob broken because off Vss.

Your engine is going to need a better diagnostic check done on it by someone with some experience.

Where are you located