I talked to a few friends and they said that oil overfill is probably the cause. I went back and took a clearer look at the dipstick and it is indeed overfilled. (I was worried about a lack of engine oil, not too much of it hence my mistake
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Any thoughts on the need for a compression test? I think it is probably 1 quart - 1.5 quarts over and has been since the last oil change 1000 miles ago. The car feels fine, runs very smoothely and there is power but I cannot comment how it feels compared to other 86s since I have not driven any others.
Didn't think to check the oil levels since I had the oil change done at a very reputable shop (will not name names since I am ultimately responsible
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Thanks gents.