Engine is burning slight Oil
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Engine is burning slight Oil
I have a honda civic 95, mileage 140k and expereincing a strange problem. I go for regular oil changes. The oil presuure gets low after every 200 miles, and I have to refill the oil. There are no leak spots where the car is parked, at home or in office, there is no smoke or smell that might give a hint of burning of oil. I took it to Jiffy Lubes and they suggested that the oil might be leaking from rear main seal or oil pan case gasket might need to be replaced. I showed it to 2 mechanics and they confirmed that the oil is burning.
I donot have any idea what should I do. Pointers are welcome.
Thanks
Visheetal
I donot have any idea what should I do. Pointers are welcome.
Thanks
Visheetal
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Rachel Bilson
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Originally Posted by Visheetal
I have a honda civic 95, mileage 140k and expereincing a strange problem. I go for regular oil changes. The oil presuure gets low after every 200 miles, and I have to refill the oil. There are no leak spots where the car is parked, at home or in office, there is no smoke or smell that might give a hint of burning of oil. I took it to Jiffy Lubes and they suggested that the oil might be leaking from rear main seal or oil pan case gasket might need to be replaced. I showed it to 2 mechanics and they confirmed that the oil is burning.
I donot have any idea what should I do. Pointers are welcome.
Thanks
Visheetal
I donot have any idea what should I do. Pointers are welcome.
Thanks
Visheetal
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Do a compression and leakdown test. That will tell you where to go from there.
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I'm burning a quart per week and drive 40miles a day to/from work. My compression measured 120psi and the minimum spec is 135psi. Suffice to say I'm burning it but it burns cleanly or gets trapped in my CAT. Go with a thicker oil like 10w30 or 10w40 when it warms up. That's what I do.