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The signs that i look for are: The engine uses oil - The oil pressure drops(worn bearings) - Fouled spark plugs - Oil in the air filter housing (caused by worn piston rings, called blow-by, a bad sign) - Moisture on the dipstick - Bad compression - A failed leak down Test - a plugged Catalytic Converter - Failing a "Smog" test

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