On 6 May 2008 11:42:36 GMT, Jim Yanik <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote:

>Tegger <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in
>news:Xns9A96488668007tegger@207.14.116.130:
>
>> "septicman@peoplepc.com" <septicman@peoplepc.com> wrote in
>> news:9c39c643-
>> f2d3-4b9b-9ac9-d38d1655fdd6@j22g2000...oglegroups.com:
>>
>>> On May 4, 10:49*am, jim beam <spamvor...@bad.example.net> wrote:
>>>> septic...@peoplepc.com wrote:
>>>> > The engine runs flawlessly and gets 45 MPG local driving and 54
>>>> > MPG highway.
>>>>
>>>> > Every 1,000 miles or so, I need to add about a pint of coolant
>>>> > each to the radiator and the reservoir.
>>>>
>>>> > Where should one look with these engines for coolant loss sources?
>>>> > *I would especially appreciate suggestions from those who are
>>>> > familiar with this engine and this year or series.
>>>>
>>>> > Thanks in advance !
>>>>
>>>> 1. learn to cross-post.
>>>>
>>>> 2. check for evidence of leakage in the usual places, hoses,
>>>> radiator, coolant pump, etc.
>>>>
>>>> 3. check for bubbles in the expansion bottle. *if yes, it's head
>>>> gasket.
>>>
>>>
>>> Are your suggestions 'generic?' If so, I already know how to
>>> diagnose coolant loss and head gasket leaks. Did you read my post?
>>> I am not looking for generic advice, I am seeking posts from those
>>> particularly experienced with 1995 era Civics with the 1.5 who can
>>> cite the exact locations of coolant leaks observed and discovered.
>>> This is the purpose of a Honda group, i.e. for those directly
>>> involved with Hondas to share their experiences with other Honda
>>> owners, etc.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> If you're looking for a "magic bullet" suggestion, there isn't one.
>> The '92-'95 Civic and any D-series engine have no special leak
>> locations than any other Honda model or engine.
>>
>> The usual suspects are
>> 1) corroded/fractured rad
>> 2) overtightened hose ends (don't forget the little ones!)
>> 3) water pump seal (most common with the use of aftermarket coolant)
>> 4) hose running from rad filler neck to expansion reservoir
>> 5) leaking head gasket
>>
>> If no drips are apparent on the ground, then you look for deposits on
>> the block and rad. If none of those are present, then you do a cooling
>> system UV dye test. If that comes up blank, then you do a combustion
>> chamber pressure test for bubbles in the rad filler neck.
>>
>
>anybody find 45 MPG city and 54 Hwy a bit of a stretch? I do.

Big stretch