Evaluating a Used Engine

vector1 · #1 (**permalink**) 08-22-2014, 05:12 AM

Look at the coolant, look at the oil, look through radiator fins to see if they look normal. Pressure test the cooling system. Fire it up, watch for smoke, drive it, observe brake and clutch operation. After you get back look for any oil or fluid leaks. If any doubts after that do a leak down.

slider701 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-22-2014, 06:49 AM

I'm curious if anyone would actually let a stranger do a compression or leak down test on a car you were selling. In theory it sounds great but I find it hard to believe that you would just trust someone to take your car to a complete stranger and say have at it.

Bxx1 · #3 (**permalink**) 08-22-2014, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by slider701

I'm curious if anyone would actually let a stranger do a compression or leak down test on a car you were selling. In theory it sounds great but I find it hard to believe that you would just trust someone to take your car to a complete stranger and say have at it.

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