You will need:

-? inch socket
-Breaker bar or very long ratchet.

What to do first:

The first thing you should do is take the ratchet and hook it up to the pulley wheel of the longblock. Have a friend hold the flex plate off of the ground and turn over the motor. Depending on how many cylinders the motor has, keep cranking until you feel the pressure build in every cylinder. Note: You must have spark plugs in the engine at this point.

What this tells you:

If the engine turns over at all that mean the engine is not seized up or does not have a destroyed bottom end.

If the engine is completely silent when you are turning it over that means there are no rod-nocks or any bad bearings in the block.

If you feel the same amount of pressure build in every cylinder, this means the engine is in good overall health.

What next:

Now that the engine turns over smoothly, open the oil fill cap and look around the inner rim. If you see any dirt or anything that does not look like oil, there may be contamination in the oil meaning the engine is bunk. While you are looking in the oil fill area see if you can get a glimpse of one of the cam lobes. These lobes should be smooth and shiny, if they are rough this is another indication of the motor being mistreated and possible bunk.

Finally:

Check the oil and try to find some coolant still in the block. If the oil smells burnt or if there is any contamination (oil in the coolant, coolant in the oil) that is usually a bad sign.

If the engine you are looking to buy passes all of these point, it is likely that you do have a good running motor and you are not getting ripped off.

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The local Honda dealer is also required to run a CARFAX Vehicle History Report, which costs the buyer nothing. This report contains a vehicle’s documented history. It uncovers any reported incidents the DMV has received. If a car has been damaged by flood or fire, this report will show it. If there is a history of engine troubles, odometer alterations, or being salvaged, this report will show it.

Every Honda dealership keeps a copy of this report. Customers can access them at any time. In many cases, reports can even be accessed online.

The most comprehensive evaluation is the last test given. This is known as the 150-point inspection. It is a detailed evaluation of the vehicle’s appearance and working mechanics. But before this 150-point inspection, verified documentation and manuals must be looked at.

The manuals include the new car warranty manual and the owner’s manual. There is also the warranty booklet and a report on the history of the car’s title. Documentation would include a verifying of the radio code and a copy of the 150-point checklist, when completed.

An inspection of the Vehicle Identification Number is done first by checking the door jamb’s VIN label, all VIN repairs or recalls (if any), and the VIN plate. Found on a list of basic replacements are coolants, tires, floor mats, air filters, and oil filters. All fluids levels are notated and the closest scheduled maintenance is also given. Other things evaluated and replaced are brake pads and shoes and wiper blades.

A road test is next. What are the vehicles starting and idling temperatures? Do they run hot or cold? How does it drive or accelerate? Are those sounds normal or signs of a problem? Does the car drift when steering and do all gauges work properly?

The car is then given a thorough going-over to find any unauthorized aftermarket modifications. Rims, exhaust systems, headlights, transmissions, and more are gone over with a fine-tooth comb. The overall appearance of both the interior and exterior are part of this evaluation.

If the vehicle passes the exhaustive inspection, it can be made available for the showroom or lot. Anything that fails inspection is replaced or reconditioned. If replacement or reconditioning are not possible, the car fails the evaluation and will not be sold. This is how customers can be confident that Certified Used Honda Cars are in good shape.

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