Why is my Honda Civic burning so much oil?

Why is my Honda Civic burning so much oil?

It’s likely just a sign of a worn engine. Before writing it off, I would add a can of this stuff called “restore” to the oil at your next oil change (or now, if the oil change was recent). Drive the car for about 200 or so miles and then monitor the engine for oil level and smoke. Add oil as needed.

How often should a car use a quart of oil?

For owners who said their vehicles used a quart every 3,000 miles, Honda said it would monitor consumption and perform additional tests. Cars.com’s Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. In line with Cars.com’s long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don’t accept gifts or free trips from automakers.

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.

How much oil should I put in my Hyundai Sonata?

A qt a 1000 miles seems very excessive. Dealer said that you need to be at 1. 5 qt per 1000 which would be almost no oil when I go have an oil change. The vehicle is only 3 years old and 100000 miles. This seems like too much oil to be burnt. And they know they have engine issues and will not rectify.

How much oil does a Honda CRV use?

Car has low annual mileage, now at 50,000. Local mechanic wants to but in ignition coils, redo a fuel induction service and replace the valve cover gasket. Sounds excessive for an oil leak. Define “lots of oil”. A quart every thousand miles is considered normal consumption.

How often should a Honda engine burn oil?

2008 & 2013 Honda 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines have an oil consumption problem. Honda suggests burning 1 quart of oil every thousand miles is normal. contact us

For owners who said their vehicles used a quart every 3,000 miles, Honda said it would monitor consumption and perform additional tests. Cars.com’s Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. In line with Cars.com’s long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don’t accept gifts or free trips from automakers.

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.

What should I do if my engine consumes 2 quarts in 1000 miles?

If the engine consumes more than say 2 quarts in 1000 miles (or whatever their limit is), then they may suggest to do something about it. If less than that, they’ll say just keep it topped off between changes.