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Jul 31, 2014

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Overheated now is running rough and losing Oil

I overheated and now she is running rough. Any thoughts what it coulud be? The Sparks plugs have almost 120,000 miles on them.

Jul 31, 2014

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re: Overheated now is running rough and losing Oil

Could be a warped head. Why did it overheat?

Aug 3, 2014

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I think it was just my imagining it.. Its running ok.. I was low on Fluid. Thanks for the reply.

Aug 3, 2014

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re: Overheated now is running rough and losing Oil

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The Sparks plugs have almost 120,000 miles on them.

I would replace the plugs, they are due. NGK or Denso, not Bosch.

Aug 3, 2014

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Could be a warped head. Why did it overheat?

No worries... he'll be back.

Aug 4, 2014

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re: Overheated now is running rough and losing Oil

Hmm... There is a reason it was low on fluid...

Aug 4, 2014

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Update: Now im losing oil.. a half a quart every 200 miles.. There is no visible leaks, no smoke, No oil in the coolant. the Car seems to be slightly down on power but i cant confirm it. ITs still running good. What should be my first step? a Leakdown test? Im devastated.

Aug 4, 2014

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re: Overheated now is running rough and losing Oil

Just how hot did it get?

Collapsed rings?

Compression test...even though I know that cannot evaluate oil control rings, but it's a starting point.

EDIt: Oh, and...um...head gasket is blown.
Maybe needs a fan switch too.

Aug 4, 2014

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Re: Overheated now is running rough and losing Oil

Using proper viscosity oil? 0W20 is Honda-endorsed, but in a worn motor or one with a stuck ring or two, it'll may get spit out a bit faster than the 5W20.