What engine do i have?

**89civic** · 12-01-2006 12:48 PM

hi all, im new to these forums and was wondering how do i find out what engine i have, my car is a dual carb 1.5ltr civic GL sedan 1989

**Menthu Rae** · 12-01-2006 12:50 PM

I can't tell you exactly where as I don't have a civic/know much about them - but the engine code would be imprinted on the engine block block, on my car, from memory- I think it's on the drivers side about mid-way down.

someone with a civic i'm sure can tell you where to look exactly

or just tell you based on your description ^_^

**89civic** · 12-01-2006 12:52 PM

very quick reply, thanks for the help

**krasyvy** · 12-01-2006 12:55 PM

d15b7 or possibly d15z2

but yeh check ur engine code

**89civic** · 12-01-2006 12:57 PM

so thats the crap engine isnt it, the engine code would be in the book or on the block?

**krasyvy** · 12-01-2006 01:07 PM

on the block right next to where the tranny bolts on...

dual carb is no good, but can be modified if u know stuff about carbs...

otherwise swap the engine...

etc etc etc...

**89civic** · 12-01-2006 01:30 PM

thanks for the help, i jus had a look and i think it says D15b4

**ECU-MAN** · 12-01-2006 01:48 PM

Engine: D15B4

**iamhappy46** · 12-01-2006 03:45 PM

D15B4 Dual Carb Emission Controlled SOHC 16 Valve... Around 75Kw from the factory.

Pretty good motor but they have a bad oil consuption habit after 200,000+K's

I suggest a 2" exhaust system and a decent tune up if you want to modify it.

**89civic** · 12-01-2006 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by iamhappy46

D15B4 Dual Carb Emission Controlled SOHC 16 Valve... Around 75Kw from the factory.

Pretty good motor but they have a bad oil consuption habit after 200,000+K's

I suggest a 2" exhaust system and a decent tune up if you want to modify it.

thanks for that, my engine has about 245000km or something round there, it has started to surge when cruising and doesnt feel like it useto, any ideas

**iamhappy46** · 13-01-2006 02:51 PM

Amazing enough, these cars have an ECU. Lift up the passenger side carpet under the dashboard. You will find a metal plate with a round hole in it. When the ignition is on, check to see if the red light inside this hole is flashing... If so, you have a fault code stored.

I would guess that the Exhaust Gas Oxgen(EGO) Sensor in your exhaust manifold is contaminated, that your mechanical fuel pump is playing up or that you have not replaced your fuel filter/spark plugs in a while... Most likely the fuel filter or spark plugs.

Fuel filter is located on the fuel tank, behind a black plastic cover. Couple of 10mm bolts to get it out and about $8 for a new one from most auto part stores.