how is it that i can get that fixed? how much money will it cost ? Im I better off buying a new car? Im only 19 so I dont Know much about cars and I have about 2 months with this car. I know the guy who had the car before me he is my sis husband, my inlaw's cousine who is a mechanic jus did the gaket replacement on the engine about 1 year 1/2 ago, they had 3 cars in total so they would rarely use the honda (which is the car im currently having problems with). is that a cause for this? im using the 20 50 oil is that corect it has alot of miles
2006-09-23 17:58:21 · 5 answers · asked by ogeepyroh_lok 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Dude it has a lot of miles, that should be your first clue, it sat for a long time, another clue. Basically old cars are like old people, no matter what you fix something else is sure to fail.
2006-09-23 18:02:46 · answer #1 · answered by bootjack 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You said the head gasket had been replaced, but you hadn't mentioned if the engine had been re-built.
Engines begin to burn oil naturally as they age; the piston rings pushing into the cylinder wall begin to wear the cylinders into more of an oval than a perfect circle, and naturally the crankshaft throws oil from the oil pan into the cylinder bore, past the rings which no longer seal efficiently--and the oil gets burned.
To fix the problem, you'll have to have a good machine shop bore out the engine block and, if it's aluminum, sleeve the cylinder walls with steel. After that, you'll have to re-ring the pistons and replace the engine valves and seats while you're at it. If your block is iron, you'll have to buy a set of overbore pistons and new rings. Either way, you'll want to (probably) machine the crankshaft and put new bearings in the engine.
Re-building your block will cost anywhere from $2,000 to $5,000, because it's very labor-intensive. Any good machine shop should be able to handle it, but I'd take it to a Honda specialist.
But Hondas tend to operate very well even at high mileages. Unless you're planning on keeping the car for a long time, I'd simply maintain the car as it is and use it for as long as possible. For now, keep adding 20w-50 oil, have your oil changed regularly, and check the level at least weekly, adding more if it's down. $2k-$6k is a lot of money to be putting into a car that probably isn't worth it.
2006-09-23 18:13:13 · answer #2 · answered by bracken46 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm...new gaskets already. Maybe a cracked engine? How much oil is it burning up? Are you talking about only going through an extra quart between oil changes? Does it run OK other than burning oil? Then maybe it's not so bad. Save up for a replacement car instead, but wait until this one really starts to go bad. If its more oil than a quart or so, you may have a bad engine or maybe just a loose hose or hose clamp somewhere too. If you're not a do it yourselfer, just take it to your cousin or another mechanic and see if they can find a leak somewhere.
2006-09-23 18:10:06 · answer #3 · answered by shogun_316 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem is generally rings or valves. Not uncommon in a car with more than 100 k miles on it. It's expensive to fix.
If the car runs OK otherwise, live with it. Just keep checking fluids and keep your oil topped off.
Dick
2006-09-23 18:12:15 · answer #4 · answered by inxcalac 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
20w-50 is reserved for engines on they're last, where you could use the expression fill her up with oil and check the gas if you will.....
It could simply be, stuck/carboned and gummed up rings...., a piston soak might cure (or a few) or worn out cylinder bores/rings.. which is not so easily dealt with...
2006-09-23 22:56:13 · answer #5 · answered by 572ci. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋