So I know the 2000 vintage of CRV owners have been mostly satisfied, with some exceptions. I have a question about a 2000 with the 4 cyl.

It has a misfire code come up and it is because one cyl is a bit lower on comp. It is 90 psi while the other three are 120 psi.

Runs fine has 170k for miles.

Is this ok or a looming engine failure of something in between?


Thanks guys.

I would hold out for something else. That CRV has a problem that isn't likely to be cheap to fix. And you want a truck, I think. Or you did last week.

I'm not an expert, but I have a friend w/ a 1997 CR-V w/ over 200K miles on it. She had misfire code on one cylinder, then later a second one. She had it checked out, and she's probably going to sell her old car for parts.

I've seen a couple other first gen CR-Vs w/ similar issue. IMHO, the engine is likely on its way out. I wouldn't pay to fix it unless you want to keep driving it for at least five more years. If you know how to do your own work, then I doubt you'd be asking this question. You might get lucky have it be a relatively inexpensive valve adjustment.

Couple of years ago, my Pilot suddenly started to get a misfire code and it took forever to diagnose it - turns out I needed a valve adjustment.

That engine has a known issue with the exhaust valves and seats receding into the head. This reduces the valve clearance (which is adjustable) to the point where it not only closes up, but the rocker arm actually holds the valve off the seat a little bit. To judge from those compression readings, it has probably been going on for a while and may be too late and the valve is burned, but check the valve adjustment and set any exhaust valves that have closed up. It might at least buy it some time. The permanent fix is a new head, if you can find one.

Thanks guys. A great explanation Egregore.

Armfel, yes A Toyota truck would be great. Finding a good one is turning into another challenge.

A smallish suv like an older crv could be a good fit for my needs. More comfortable and creature comforts but still a decent vehicle off of the pavement.

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Thanks guys. A great explanation Egregore.

Armfel, yes A Toyota truck would be great. Finding a good one is turning into another challenge.

A smallish suv like an older crv could be a good fit for my needs. More comfortable and creature comforts but still a decent vehicle off of the pavement.

Sorry to continue the thread drift. I'm sure you have heard this but beware of frame rust issues on older Toyota trucks. I'd love to get a 15-20 year old basic toyota truck but the frame issue really gets in the way. Toyota will fix the truck under a recall but the catch is they won't replace the frame if the truck was originally registered in a state that uses a lot of salt for winter road treatment. Not sure exactly which years the frame rust issue affects.

No issue MM on the drift.

I don't see Toyota doing anything for current owners on old trucks with rust issues.

I have seen a couple of nice ones, but I would prefer the 4cyl to the six.

I am thinking there is a member lurking who wants a new Scar 7.62

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A smallish suv like an older crv could be a good fit for my needs. More comfortable and creature comforts but still a decent vehicle off of the pavement.

How far off the pavement? It will be fine on a dirt road, even a fairly rough one, but don't take it where there is no road. The rear suspension, with low-hanging control arms, will get bent.

Nothing crazy Eg. Just typical mountain type trail or road. It would do fine on the type of terrain I would use it for.
Not heavy rutted or rock strewn terrain.