Why does my Honda engine burn so much oil?
One of the top complaints about the latest generation of Honda vehicles is how the V6 engines burn through an excessive amounts of oil. Mechanics did their best to place the blame on the owner’s driving and maintenance habits, but it was clear through thousands of complaints that this was an emerging problem trend.
When did my Honda Accord start burning oil?
This is a simple write-up on how I solved the oil burning problem in my 2005 Accord with the 4 cylinder engine…. Car was made in February 2005. I bought this one-owner car in 2007 coming off of a lease, with appx. 37,000 miles, and all maintenance records (it was serviced at Honda dealer).
Why is my Honda Accord 4 cylinder leaking oil?
The factory piston rings get sludged up and leak oil past as miles accumulate. After a soak and doing this, it frees them up and lets them get back to work. Glad it worked for you, I never knew about the ACDelco stuff!
What causes oil to run out of cylinder 3?
This also means that fluid poured down into the spark plug hole would quickly flow past the stuck open piston rings and drain into the crankcase. Over 5 piston soaks, I confirmed this because the fluid level in cylinder #3 would drop after 30 minutes.
On 4-cylinder vehicles, the oil control rings can stick instead of expanding to the cylinder walls, allowing oil to flow past and burn excessively. Again, this is aggravated by infrequent oil change intervals. In response to the oil consumption problem Honda launched several service campaigns.
When did Honda engine start using more oil?
It is imperative for correct engine operation to have the recommended oil level and viscosity. Honda vehicles built between 2008 and 2013 evidently have an oil consumption problem with both 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines.
Is it normal to burn oil in your car?
If it’s greasy and wet, and won’t wipe off when you rub your thumb and finger together, then your car is burning or consuming oil excessively). If it’s a dry carbon residue and it wipes off when you rub your thumb and finger together, then you’re ok, as this is normal.
Can you do an oil consumption test on a Honda?
They may have you do a Honda Oil Consumption Test. They will require you schedule to get an oil change at the dealership (go ahead and pay for it)
On 4-cylinder vehicles, the oil control rings can stick instead of expanding to the cylinder walls, allowing oil to flow past and burn excessively. Again, this is aggravated by infrequent oil change intervals. In response to the oil consumption problem Honda launched several service campaigns.
How often does a Honda powertrain burn oil?
In fact, the problem was listed as the worst problem in the top problem trends of 2012. The majority of complaints say that they were told from Honda and dealership mechanics that it was normal for a powertrain to burn a quart of oil every 1,000 miles.
It is imperative for correct engine operation to have the recommended oil level and viscosity. Honda vehicles built between 2008 and 2013 evidently have an oil consumption problem with both 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines.
Can a 01 accord VTEC 4cyl burn oil?
And there isnt any smoke coming out of the exhuast and it isnt leaking. I jus got my throttle body cleaned last week so my engine shakes now but its normal. i’v heard that 01 accord vtec 4cyl are notorious for burning oil. tommorow im going to change my pcv valve. That does sound like a good start. Yes, the Vtec’s are known for that.
In fact, the problem was listed as the worst problem in the top problem trends of 2012. The majority of complaints say that they were told from Honda and dealership mechanics that it was normal for a powertrain to burn a quart of oil every 1,000 miles.
When did my 98 accord start losing oil?
My 98 Accord starting losing oil in 2012 at around 200k miles. I wasn’t aware of the problem until the Walmart auto customer rep paged me about it. It was almost out of oil when they changed the oil and filter. It was losing about a quart every thousand miles. I spent several thousand bucks to attempt to have it fixed, but to no avail.