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!

 

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 !

 

did you get the filter and plug on tight enough?

also, did you use a new crush washer?

 

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?

 

How old and how many miles are on the motor?

 

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

 

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

 

what kind of oil are you using?

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

 

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

 

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.