CiviQhatch

I changed my oil about 3,000 miles ago on my honda civic hatch. I was driving fast the other day and my oil light turned on. I checked the oil dipstick and it was dry. My car has no leaks. how can i tell if it is burning oil. I know it was time to change the oil, could this be the problem? Please Help!

honura

Yeah my Integra did the samething only I blew the motor !

Look for smoke coming out your muffler .

And everyday beating on your motor like I do will burn your oil as well !

Wharbone

did you get the filter and plug on tight enough?

also, did you use a new crush washer?

CiviQhatch

Everything on my car is on right. My car doesnt really smoke. Sometimes in the morning when its cold but just a little bit. it aint nuttin big. Could it be i need new pistons OR WHAT?

Nelson

How old and how many miles are on the motor?

vteccoupe

but aint it normal for a car to smoke from the exhaust once u turn it on?

CiviQhatch

thats what i thought. i asked my dad and he told me no. i dont know what to think.

SUPER LAUBO

what kind of oil are you using?

also, its possible that your rings aren't sealing properly.

letsroll05

Dude, my civic was doing the same thing, I ended up putting a new motor in it. When it was taken out the number 3 piston was all ****ed up. It must f had bad rings or somthing. You definalty want to check it out. put your finger in the exaust and see how much carbon that comes off. I got my oil changed in like a week it went dry and my oil light came on. hope this helps

Import-Tooner

I would have compression test done to see if you are loosing anything past your rings. Your valve stem seals could be going bad too.