Long story short is I had to replace the engine on my Honda Civic 08 Manual Couple LX ( 171k miles )due to an engine block crack which ended up overheating the car and me finally having to get another engine. I didn't know at the time that was a recall on these engines due to the exact same issue I had. I replaced the engine with a 2010 Honda civic engine with 55k miles. Now comes the tricky part. Should I be changing the oil at 500 miles exactly and getting new spark plugs and changing the tranny fluid or should I just change the oil on the car and leave everything else on? I am getting terrible gas mileage and the oil and tpms lights are on. Thanks. I bought the car almost 1 year ago with 155k miles for 6k in total, Used engine was 1800 installed and everything. The current mileage on the new engine is 55k +510.
Did you get a compression test on the used engine you bought before buying it?
Hello, No I did not. I was in need of an engine super badly and waited 3 weeks for it to be installed. I have an oil change scheduled for tomorrow. What are some things I should ask them to check out if you don't mind?
The basic health of any ICE, it's volumetric efficiency, can be determined from a compression test. This is usually a really good starting point. Codes give you guidance but not necessarily answers. I wouldn't worry about the TPMS. I just use a tire gauge. The oil pressure light could be something as bad as an oil pump or as easy as an oil pressure sensor/sending unit. Please get back to us with your progress. We're here to help.
UPDATE- So I got the compression test done, alongside an oil change. Upon inspection, they did notice that the code was tripped due to a problem with the EGR Valve and to add to that the Spark plugs were dirty and looked like they were never changed. The tpms light was on due to both the sensors in the rear of the car were not working. I went back to the mechanic who installed the Used engine and he gladly put the EGR valve from my old engine back in the car and cleared the code. So far no check engine light is back on. I purchased a techron fuel system cleaner on the way home as it was the most reputable cleaner in the market from some research I have done. I will replace the spark plugs and check the gas mileage to see if there is an improvement. I'm putting together a log of all the maintenance I have done on the vehicle so far so I know when to change stuff. Alls well that ends!
Let us know about your continuing success if you can. Great job!