Jim Yanik wrote:
> Tegger <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in
> news:Xns9A96488668007tegger@207.14.116.130:
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>>"septicman@peoplepc.com" <septicman@peoplepc.com> wrote in
>>news:9c39c643-
>>f2d3-4b9b-9ac9-d38d1655fdd6@j22g2000hsf.googlegroups.com:
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>>>On May 4, 10:49 am, jim beam <spamvor...@bad.example.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>>septic...@peoplepc.com wrote:
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>>>>>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.
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>>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.
>>
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> anybody find 45 MPG city and 54 Hwy a bit of a stretch? I do.
>

Yep... The 1300 engine in late gen 2 Civics and early CRX models are
the only ones I know of that approached those figures. I also suspect
that mileage on those would not be as high with today's crappy gas.

My '83 Civic FE gets around 41 mpg in mixed driving but that also
includes keeping it 60 mph or lower. Noteworthy may be the fact that it
has an '81 engine which was not quite as efficient.

Of course, on usenet, anyone can claim anything...

JT