Why am I using so much oil in my car?

Why am I using so much oil in my car?

The most usual cause of engine oil consumption is worn valve guides, usually the exhaust guides or worn piston rings. Run the engine for several minutes at idle. If a heavy billow of bluish smoke is exhausted then disappears and the exhaust remains relatively clean, the most likely cause is excessive valve guide wear.

How many quarts of oil does a 2011 Honda CRV take?

Engine Oil 4.2 quarts. w/ofAfter refill check oil level. 4.4 quarts (with filter)After refill check oil level.

What kind of oil does a 2011 Honda CR-V use?

0w-20 synthetic oil
Starting with the 2011 models, most new Honda vehicles will come from the factory with the Honda engineered 0w-20 synthetic oil.

What kind of oil do I need for a 2011 Honda CR-V?

The 2011 Honda CR-V uses SAE 0W-20 oil.

Why does my Honda CRV use so much oil?

Our 2011 Honda CR-V is part of the extended warranty issue with Honda vehicles for excessive oil consumption. We have our car serviced regularly at a local Honda dealership and go by the oil life monitor when it reaches approximately 15-20%.

Is there a problem with excessive oil consumption in a Honda?

Excessive oil consumption in Honda’s is one of the top complaints submitted to CarComplaints.com. 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.

How often should I add oil to my Honda?

The class-action suit claims Honda refused to honor its warranties and instead told people to check their oil every time they stop for gas. Yep, “normal”. “When I get an oil change, I would need to add at least 2 quarts of oil before the next oil change is do. It started off with adding oil the very next month after a new oil change!

How much oil should a car engine use?

There is a certain level of oil consumption in which an engine will have under normal conditions. For modern engines, they should consume less than 1/2 quart of oil every 5,000 miles of driving. Most newer cars consume much less. This is not a lot of oil and most car engines will get along just fine with this much.

Our 2011 Honda CR-V is part of the extended warranty issue with Honda vehicles for excessive oil consumption. We have our car serviced regularly at a local Honda dealership and go by the oil life monitor when it reaches approximately 15-20%.

How many miles does a 2014 Honda CRV have?

2014 CRV with 11630 miles. First oil change 1 500mi 2 1100mi 3 3000mi 4 6000mi 5 9000mi went to Mobile 1 for this oil change. Checked oil this morning 2 qts low not on the dipstick. All the previous oil changes it never used a drop.

What happens when you put too much oil in your car?

When there is high oil pressure, oil will flood through the engine in excessive amounts. This oil will likely fall on the cylinders and get burnt up. This high oil pressure could be due to a faulty setting on the vehicle’s central computer. A similar problem is adding too much oil during an oil change.

Is there warranty on Honda Accord for excessive oil consumption?

Other manufacturers that have shown instances of oil consumption are taking corrective action. Honda recently issued a warranty extension to eight years or 125,000 miles for 2008 to 2011 Accord and 2010 to 2011 CR-V four-cylinder engines.